SX FWD
What the SX adds over the LX (+$6,000)
| Spec | LX | SX |
|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,390 | $33,390 |
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, Body-color outside door handles with Satin Chrome Accent, Digital Key 2.0 Touch, Driver and passenger seat back pocket, Dual-level cargo floor, Electrochromic day and night rear-view mirror, External amp (subwoofer): cargo area (x1), Forward Collision Avoidance Assist – Junction Turning (FCA-JT): Fusion type, car & pedestrian & cyclist, Gloss-black lower bumper detailing, Gloss-black lower side door cladding, Gloss-black outside mirror base, Gloss-black rear spoiler garnish, Gloss-black wheel arch molding, Gloss-black windshield wiper housing, Harman Kardon premium audio system, Heated front seats (3-levels), Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Illuminated LED sunvisor vanity mirrors, Integrated Memory System (IMS) driver seat, LED cargo light, LED multi-reflector front fog lights, LED overhead console lamp, LED room lamp, Laminated front windows, 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), Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors, power folding, Paddle shifters, Parking Distance Warning – Forward & Reverse (PDW-F & R) with off switch, Parking Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch, Power Tailgate, Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, Power front windows with auto up/down and pinch protection, Power sunroof with Sunshade, Rain-sensing wipers, Satin Chrome inside door handles
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
| 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) | $33,390 |
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 |
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 kitSafety25 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 – Forward & Reverse (PDW-F & R) with off switch
- 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)
Infotainment12 std · 0 opt
- 10.25 in. Touchscreen Navigation system with Radio, Bluetooth, Voice Recognition, Sirius XM, and integrated Modem
- External amp (subwoofer): cargo area (x1)
- Front door speakers (x2)
- Harman Kardon premium audio system
- Paddle shifters
- Rear door speakers (x2)
- 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
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- Smart Key with push button start, remote start, panic alarm and liftgate unlock
- 12V power outlet (x1): front console
- Digital Key 2.0 Touch
- Keyless entry with lock, unlock, panic and remote control
- Power Tailgate
- Power front windows with auto up/down and pinch protection
- Central door locks: driver and front passenger control
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Air Conditioning, automatic dual-zone with Driver Only mode
- Second row air vents
Seating8 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
- Ventilated front seats (3-levels)
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) driver seat
- 6-way manual adjustable passenger seat with height adjuster
- Vegan leather perforated seat trim
- Second row arm rest with storage and cup holder
Interior17 std · 1 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Electrochromic day and night rear-view mirror
- Bottle holder integrated into front door trim
- Cluster: Supervision 4.3" color TFT display
- Dual front cupholders
- Front console arm rest with storage
- Front door pockets
- LED room lamp
- Mood Lighting
- Satin Chrome inside door handles
- Sunvisor with vanity mirror and extendable
- Tilt and telescoping steering column
- Vegan Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Illuminated LED sunvisor vanity mirrors
- Driver and passenger seat back pocket
- LED cargo light
- LED overhead console lamp
- Carpet Floor Mats optional
Exterior30 std · 1 opt
- Power sunroof with Sunshade
- Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
- 16-inch Alloy wheels
- Bi-halogen projector headlights
- Body-color outside door handles with Satin Chrome Accent
- Body-color outside mirrors
- Exhaust System Single Muffler
- Gloss-black lower bumper detailing
- Gloss-black lower side door cladding
- Gloss-black outside mirror base
- Gloss-black rear spoiler garnish
- Gloss-black wheel arch molding
- Gloss-black windshield wiper housing
- LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- LED multi-reflector front fog lights
- Laminated front windows
- Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors
- Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors, power folding
- 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
- 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
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Common questions about the SX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Kia Niro SX?
The manufacturer lists $33,390 for the 2026 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 2026 Kia Niro SX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 48 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.