SX FWD
What the SX adds over the LX (+$6,000)
| Spec | LX | SX |
|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $26,990 | $32,990 |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 4.3 in. LCD touchscreen navigation display system with Premium sound system with SiriusXM, wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and embedded modem, and rear camera, Body-color outside door handles with Satin Chrome Accent, Dual-level cargo floor, Electrochromic day and night rear0view mirror, External amp (subwoofer): cargo area (x1), 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, Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology with 8 speakers, including Sub-woofer, Heated front seats (3-levels), Heated steering wheel, Integrated Memory System (IMS) driver seat, LED cargo light, LED overhead console lamp, LED room lamp, Laminated front windows, Leather Transmission shift knob, Mood Lighting, Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors, power folding, Paddle shifters, Parking Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch, Power Tailgate, Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, Power passenger window with auto down, Power sunroof with Sunshade, Rain-sensing wipers, Satin Chrome inside door handles, Second row air vents, Side mirror LED Repeater lamps, 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, Vegan Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Vegan leather seat trim, Ventilated front seats (3-levels), 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) | $32,990 |
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 kitSafety24 std · 3 opt
- Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit
- Forward Collision Avoidance-Pedestrian (FCA-Ped) with camera (car and pedestrian)
- 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
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA) optional
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) optional
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Parking Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Parking Break (EPB) with Auto Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) Door logic type
- Parking Distance Warning – Forward & Reverse (PDW-F & R) with off switch optional
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment10 std · 0 opt
- 4 speakers and 2 tweeters
- 4.3 in. LCD touchscreen navigation display system with Premium sound system with SiriusXM, wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and embedded modem, and rear camera
- External amp (subwoofer): cargo area (x1)
- Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology with 8 speakers, including Sub-woofer
- Paddle shifters
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- USB-A: 1st row (x2)
- USB-A: 2nd row (x2)
- USB-c: 1st row (x1)
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- Smart Key with push button start, remote start, panic alarm and liftgate unlock
- 12V power outlet (x1)
- Keyless entry with lock, unlock, panic and remote control
- Power Tailgate
- Power passenger window with auto down
- Central door locks: driver and front passenger control
- Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Air Conditioning, automatic dual-zone with Driver Only mode
- Second row air vents
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- Heated front seats (3-levels)
- Seconsd row bench (3 passengers) 60/40 split-folding rear seats
- Ventilated front seats (3-levels)
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) driver seat
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
- 6-way manual adjustable passenger seat with height adjuster
- Vegan leather seat trim
Interior21 std · 0 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Electrochromic day and night rear0view mirror
- Bottle holder integrated into front door trim
- Cluster: Supervision 4.3" color TFT display
- Front console arm rest with storage and cup holder
- Front door pockets
- LED cargo light
- LED overhead console lamp
- LED room lamp
- Leather Transmission shift knob
- Mood Lighting
- Rear center arm rest with cup holder
- Satin Chrome inside door handles
- Second row arm rest with storage and cup holder
- Sunvisor with vanity mirror and extendable
- Tilt and telescoping steering column
- Vegan Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Day and night rear-view mirror
- Illuminated LED sunvisor vanity mirrors
- Carpet Floor Mats
- Driver and passenger seat back pocket
Exterior25 std · 0 opt
- Power sunroof with Sunshade
- Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors, power folding
- 16-inch Alloy wheels
- Body-color outside door handles with Satin Chrome Accent
- Body-color outside mirrors
- Exhaust System Single Muffler
- 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
- Side mirror LED Repeater lamps
- Solar control and tinted front windows
- Tinted, Solar control, Heated, Acoustic windshield
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Unique Design, Chrome-coated Skid Plate
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Auto Light Control headlights
- Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite)
- Rear-window defroster with timer
- Mud Guards
- Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
Powertrain7 std · 0 opt
- MacPherson front suspention and Multi-link rear suspension
- 1.6L Hybrid engine
- 6-speed Automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
- Drive Mode Select (DMS): Active Eco / Sport Modes
- Emissions: SULEV30 (50-state compliant)
- Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Dual-level cargo floor
- Luggage net hook
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Common questions about the SX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Kia Niro SX?
The manufacturer lists $32,990 for the 2025 Kia Niro SX. That is $6,000 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Kia Niro SX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 37 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.