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2026 Kia Niro

SX Touring FWD

Hybrid FWD MSRP $35,790Compare this trim against anything →

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)	$27,390	$35,790
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: 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, 18-inch Alloy wheels, Aluminum pedals, 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 outside mirrors, 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 (low & high beam) projection headlights, 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

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)	49 mpg
MPG (highway)	45 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)

$35,790

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 kit

Safety25 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

Interior18 std · 1 opt

Heated steering wheel
Electrochromic day and night rear-view mirror
Aluminum pedals
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 · 2 opt

Power sunroof with Sunshade
LED (low & high beam) projection headlights
Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
18-inch Alloy wheels
Body-color outside door handles with Satin Chrome Accent
Exhaust System Single Muffler
Gloss-black lower bumper detailing
Gloss-black lower side door cladding
Gloss-black outside mirror base
Gloss-black outside mirrors
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
Bi-halogen projector headlights optional
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 SX Touring

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Kia Niro SX Touring?

The manufacturer lists $35,790 for the 2026 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 2026 Kia Niro SX Touring add over the LX?

Against the LX, 52 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.