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2026 Kia Niro

EX FWD

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What the EX adds over the LX (+$2,800)

Spec	LX	EX
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$27,390	$30,190

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10.25 in. Touchscreen Navigation system with Radio, Bluetooth, Voice Recognition, Sirius XM, and integrated Modem, Cloth and leather seat trim, Driver and passenger seat back pocket, Dual-level cargo floor, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist – Junction Turning (FCA-JT): Fusion type, car & pedestrian & cyclist, Heated front seats (3-levels), Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Mood Lighting, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C), Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C), Paddle shifters, Parking Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch, Rain-sensing wipers, Satin Chrome inside door handles, Second row air vents, Side mirror LED Repeater lamps, Smart Key with push button start, remote start, panic alarm and liftgate unlock, Vegan Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Wireless phone charger

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

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

Engine displacement	1580 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection Hybrid Engine
Valve configuration	DOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower	139 hp
Torque	106.3 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	53 mpg
MPG (combined)	53 mpg
MPG (highway)	54 mpg

Fuel System

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)

$30,190

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 kit

Safety24 std · 0 opt

Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist – Junction Turning (FCA-JT): Fusion type, car & pedestrian & cyclist
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)
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C)
Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
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)
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) Door logic type
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Infotainment11 std · 0 opt

10.25 in. Touchscreen Navigation system with Radio, Bluetooth, Voice Recognition, Sirius XM, and integrated Modem
Front door speakers (x2)
Paddle shifters
Rear door speakers (x2)
Standard Sound System
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
Tweeter speakers (x2)
USB-A: 1st row (x2): front console
USB-A: 2nd row (x2): seatback-mounted
USB-c: 1st row (x1): front console
Wireless phone charger

Convenience6 std · 0 opt

Smart Key with push button start, remote start, panic alarm and liftgate unlock
12V power outlet (x1): front console
Keyless entry with lock, unlock, panic and remote control
Manual Tailgate
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

Seating6 std · 0 opt

10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
Heated front seats (3-levels)
Second row bench (3 passengers) 60/40 split-folding rear seats
6-way manual adjustable passenger seat with height adjuster
Cloth and leather seat trim
Second row arm rest with storage and cup holder

Interior16 std · 1 opt

Bottle holder integrated into front door trim
Cargo light
Cluster: Supervision 4.3" color TFT display
Dual front cupholders
Front console arm rest with storage
Front door pockets
Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors
Mood Lighting
Overhead console lamp
Room lamp
Satin Chrome inside door handles
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
Driver and passenger seat back pocket
Carpet Floor Mats optional

Exterior26 std · 1 opt

16-inch Alloy wheels
Bi-halogen projector headlights
Body-color outside door handles
Body-color outside mirrors
Exhaust System Single Muffler
LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Manual folding, heated outside mirrors
Matte Black lower bumper detailing
Matte Black lower side door cladding
Matte Black outside mirror base
Matte Black rear spoiler garnish
Matte Black wheel arch molding
Matte Black windshield wiper housing
Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors
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, Silver-painted Skid Plate
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Auto Light Control headlights
Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite)
Rear-window defroster with timer
LED high-mounted stop lamp (integrated into rear spoiler)
Mud Guards optional

Powertrain7 std · 0 opt

Front engine, Front drive
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)

Chassis1 std · 0 opt

MacPherson front suspention and Multi-link rear suspension

Cargo2 std · 0 opt

Dual-level cargo floor
Luggage net hook

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 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 kits

How much is the 2026 Kia Niro EX?

The manufacturer lists $30,190 for the 2026 Kia Niro EX. That is $2,800 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2026 Kia Niro EX add over the LX?

Against the LX, 21 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.