2026 Kia Niro
LX FWD
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) $27,390
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
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 22 std · 0 opt Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit Forward Collision Avoidance-Pedestrian (FCA-Ped) with camera (car and pedestrian) 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 Driver Attention Warning (DAW) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Safe Exit Warning (SEW) Antilock Brakes System (ABS) Cruise Control: Conventional 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) Show all 22 9 std · 0 opt 8.0 in. Touchscreen radio with Bluetooth Front door speakers (x2) 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 Show all 9 5 std · 0 opt 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 1 std · 0 opt Air Conditioning, automatic dual-zone with Driver Only mode 5 std · 0 opt Second row bench (3 passengers) 60/40 split-folding rear seats 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat with height adjuster 6-way manual adjustable passenger seat with height adjuster Cloth seat trim Second row arm rest with storage and cup holder 15 std · 1 opt Bottle holder integrated into front door trim Cargo light Cluster: Supervision 4.3" color TFT display Driver seatback pocket Dual front cupholders Front console arm rest with storage Front door pockets Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors Metal paint inside door handle Overhead console lamp Polyurethane-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob Room lamp Sunvisor with vanity mirror and extendable Tilt and telescoping steering column Day and night rear-view mirror Carpet Floor Mats optional Show all 16 24 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 Rear LED combination lights 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 Show all 25 7 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) Show all 7 1 std · 0 opt MacPherson front suspention and Multi-link rear suspension 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 LX Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits How much is the 2026 Kia Niro LX? The manufacturer lists $27,390 for the 2026 Kia Niro LX. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.