EX FWD
What the EX adds over the LX (+$2,600)
| Spec | LX | EX |
|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $26,590 | $29,190 |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Body-color outside door handles with Satin Chrome Accent, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist – Junction Turning (FCA-JT): Fusion type, car & pedestrian & cyclist | Junction Assist, Front projection fog lights, Gloss Black detailing Lower side door cladding, Wheel arch molding, Lower bumper detailing, Outside mirror base, Windshield wiper housing, and Rear spoiler garnish, Heated front seats (3-levels), Illuminated LED sunvisor vanity mirrors, LED cargo light, LED overhead console lamp, LED room lamp, Laminated front windows, Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors, Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors, power folding, Paddle shifters, Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, Rain-sensing wipers, Satin Chrome inside door handles, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC with S&G), Smart Key with push button start, remote start, panic alarm and liftgate unlock, Unique Design, Chrome-coated Skid Plate, Wireless phone charger
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 381 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 355.6 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 63.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 22.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 105.1 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in |
| Overall height | 60.8 in |
| Overall length | 174 in |
| Overall width | 71.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
Engine Basics
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1580 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 139 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 53 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 53 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 54 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.1 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.8 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,190 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.4 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack & Pinion / Electric Motor |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | McPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | P205/60R16 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.438:1 (1st/2nd/3rd/4th/Rvs) / 3.227:1 (5th/6th) |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | dct |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3247 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3071 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4210 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 16 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety20 std · 1 opt
- Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC with S&G)
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist – Junction Turning (FCA-JT): Fusion type, car & pedestrian & cyclist | Junction Assist
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) optional
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) Door logic type
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment3 std · 0 opt
- Paddle shifters
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience2 std · 0 opt
- Smart Key with push button start, remote start, panic alarm and liftgate unlock
- Central door locks: driver and front passenger control
Seating3 std · 0 opt
- Heated front seats (3-levels)
- 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat with height adjuster
- 6-way manual adjustable passenger seat with height adjuster
Interior6 std · 0 opt
- LED room lamp
- Satin Chrome inside door handles
- Illuminated LED sunvisor vanity mirrors
- Tilt and telescoping steering column
- LED cargo light
- LED overhead console lamp
Exterior15 std · 0 opt
- Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors, power folding
- Body-color outside door handles with Satin Chrome Accent
- Front projection fog lights
- Gloss Black detailing Lower side door cladding, Wheel arch molding, Lower bumper detailing, Outside mirror base, Windshield wiper housing, and Rear spoiler garnish
- LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- Laminated front windows
- Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors
- Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Rear LED combination lights
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Unique Design, Chrome-coated Skid Plate
- Auto Light Control headlights
- Rear-window defroster with timer
- Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
Powertrain2 std · 0 opt
- 6-speed Automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
- Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Niro. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the EX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2023 Kia Niro EX?
The manufacturer lists $29,190 for the 2023 Kia Niro EX. That is $2,600 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2023 Kia Niro EX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 20 features become standard that the LX does not and 1 published specification differs. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.