SX Touring FWD
What the SX Touring adds over the LX (+$8,400)
| Spec | LX | SX Touring |
|---|---|---|
| MPG (combined) | 53 mpg | 49 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 54 mpg | 45 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $26,990 | $35,390 |
| Tire size | P205/60R16 | P225/45R18 |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 1.6L Plug-In Hybrid engine, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 18-inch Alloy wheels, 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, Aluminum pedals, Body-color outside door handles with Satin Chrome Accent, Chrome-coated Skid Plate Bumpers, Conventional windshield wipers, Dial-type transmission shifter, Digital Key 2.0 Touch, Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Sport modes, Driver only air conditioning function, Dual-level cargo floor, Electrochromic day and night rear0view mirror, External amp (subwoofer): cargo area (x1), Forward Collision Avoidance Assist - Cyclist (FCA-Cyc) with camera and radar (car, pedestrian and cyclist) with 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, Gloss-black outside mirrors, Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology with 8 speakers, including Sub-woofer, Heated front seats (3-levels), Heated rear window with timer, Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Integrated Memory System (IMS) driver seat, LED Illuminated and extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors, Mood Lighting, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C), Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors, power folding, Overhead console with sunglass holder, Paddle shifters, Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW - F&R) with off switch, Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R), Parking Distance Warning – Forward & Reverse (PDW-F & R) with off switch, Parking Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch, Perforated Vegan Leather Seats, Power Sunroof with Sunshade and LED interior lighting, Power Tailgate, Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
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) | 49 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 45 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) | $35,390 |
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 | P225/45R18 |
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 | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety30 std · 1 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)
- 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
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- 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)
- 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)
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist - Cyclist (FCA-Cyc) with camera and radar (car, pedestrian and cyclist) with Junction Assist
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C)
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW - F&R) with off switch
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)
- Parking Distance Warning – Forward & Reverse (PDW-F & R) with off switch
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) Door logic type
- 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
Convenience9 std · 0 opt
- Smart Key with push button start, remote start, panic alarm and liftgate unlock
- 12V power outlet (x1)
- Digital Key 2.0 Touch
- Keyless entry with lock, unlock, panic and remote control
- Power Tailgate
- Power passenger window with auto down
- Smart Key with Push-button start, trunk unlock, remote start and panic alarm
- Central door locks: driver and front passenger control
- Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection
Climate3 std · 0 opt
- Air Conditioning, automatic dual-zone with Driver Only mode
- Driver only air conditioning function
- Second row air vents
Seating7 std · 1 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
- Perforated Vegan Leather Seats
- Heated outboard rear seats optional
Interior17 std · 7 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Electrochromic day and night rear0view mirror
- Aluminum pedals
- Bottle holder integrated into front door trim
- Front console arm rest with storage and cup holder
- Front door pockets
- LED Illuminated and extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors
- Mood Lighting
- Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Satin Chrome inside door handles
- Second row arm rest with storage and cup holder
- Supervision meter cluster with 4.3" TFT LCD display panel with rheostat
- Tilt and telescoping steering column
- Vegan Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Cargo light optional
- Illuminated and extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors optional
- LED cargo light optional
- LED overhead console lamp optional
- LED room lamp optional
- Overhead console lamp optional
- Room lamp optional
- Illuminated LED sunvisor vanity mirrors
- Carpet Floor Mats
- Driver and passenger seat back pocket
Exterior29 std · 0 opt
- Power sunroof with Sunshade
- Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors, power folding
- 18-inch Alloy wheels
- Body-color outside door handles with Satin Chrome Accent
- Chrome-coated Skid Plate Bumpers
- Conventional windshield wipers
- 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
- Gloss-black outside mirrors
- Heated rear window with timer
- LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors
- Power Sunroof with Sunshade and LED interior lighting
- Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Rear LED combination lights
- Side LED mirror repeater lamps
- Solar control and tinted front windows
- Tinted and Solar control front windows
- Tinted, Solar control, Heated windshield with acoustic glass and shade band
- Tinted, Solar control, Heated, Acoustic windshield
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Unique Design, Chrome-coated Skid Plate
- 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
Powertrain8 std · 0 opt
- MacPherson front suspention and Multi-link rear suspension
- 1.6L Plug-In Hybrid engine
- 6-speed Automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
- Dial-type transmission shifter
- Drive Mode Select (DMS): Active Eco / Sport Modes
- Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Sport modes
- Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Dual-level cargo floor
- Luggage net hook
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
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Common questions about the SX Touring
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Kia Niro SX Touring?
The manufacturer lists $35,390 for the 2025 Kia Niro SX Touring. That is $8,400 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 Touring add over the LX?
Against the LX, 56 features become standard that the LX does not and 6 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.