SX Touring FWD
What the SX Touring adds over the LX (+$9,100)
| Spec | LX | SX Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,890 | $38,990 |
| Tire size | P205/60R16 | P225/45R18 |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 18-inch Alloy wheels, Blind View and Surround View Monitor, Body-color outside door handles with Satin Chrome Accent, Cluster: Supervision 12.3" TFT display, 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 (FCA 2.0) Junction Crossing, Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side, Evasive Steering Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA 2.0) Junction Crossing, Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side, Evasive Steering Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA 2.0) Junction Crossing, Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side, Evasive Steering Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA 2.0) Junction Crossing, Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side, Evasive Steering Assist, Harman Kardon premium audio system 8-speakers (total), including front center channel and subwoofer, Heated front seats (3-levels), Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2), 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), Outside electrically adjustable heated mirrors, power folding, Paddle shifters, Parking Distance Warning – Forward (PDW-F), Parking Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW-R), Parking Distance Warning – Side (PDW-S), Power Tailgate, Power front windows with auto up/down and pinch protection, Power sunroof with Sunshade, Rain-sensing wipers, Satin Chrome inside door handles, Second row air vents, Vegan leather perforated seat trim
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 |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in |
| Overall height | 60.8 in |
| Overall length | 174 in |
| Overall width | 71.9 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 Hybrid Engine |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 104 hp |
| Torque | 106.3 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 53 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 50 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 46 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.1 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.6 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.8 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $38,990 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.4 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack & Pinion / Electric Motor |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent, MacPherson Strut, Stabilizer |
| Rear suspension type | Independent, Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | P225/45R18 |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | dct |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3362 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3208 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4255 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety31 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA 1.5) Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction Tunring and Direct Oncoming
- Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2)
- Smart Cruise Control 2 (SCC 2)
- Blind View and Surround View Monitor
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA 2.0) Junction Crossing, Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side, Evasive Steering Assist
- 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 Keeping Assist
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C)
- Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
- Parking Distance Warning – Forward (PDW-F)
- Parking Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW-R)
- Parking Distance Warning – Side (PDW-S)
- Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blindspot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)
- Brake force Assist System (BAS)
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Parking Break (EPB) with Auto Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) Door logic type
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment8 std · 0 opt
- Bluetooth Hands-free with voice recognition
- External amp (subwoofer): cargo area (x1)
- Harman Kardon premium audio system 8-speakers (total), including front center channel and subwoofer
- Paddle shifters
- SiriusXM
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- USB-c (Media Input x1, Front Tray Charging x1, Seatback Charging x2)
- ccNC with embedded voice recognition 12.3-Inch LCD Display with HD Radio®, Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
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
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- 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
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
- 6-way manual adjustable passenger seat with height adjuster
- Vegan leather perforated seat trim
Interior18 std · 0 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Electrochromic day and night rear-view mirror
- Bottle holder integrated into front door trim
- Cluster: Supervision 12.3" TFT display
- Dual front cupholders
- Front console arm rest with storage
- Front door pockets
- Illuminated LED sunvisor vanity mirrors
- LED room lamp
- Mood Lighting
- Satin Chrome inside door handles
- Second row arm rest with storage and cup holder
- Sunvisor with vanity mirror and extendable
- SynTex steering wheel
- Tilt and telescoping steering column
- Driver and passenger seat back pocket
- LED cargo light
- LED overhead console lamp
Exterior28 std · 0 opt
- Power sunroof with Sunshade
- LED (low & high beam) projection headlights
- LED multi-reflector front fog lights
- Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
- 16-inch Alloy wheels
- 18-inch Alloy wheels
- Black Doot Waistline
- Black Side Sill
- Black Wheel Arch
- Body color Fender
- Body-color outside door handles with Satin Chrome Accent
- Body-color outside mirrors
- Exhaust System Single Muffler
- LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- 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)
- 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)
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine
- 6-speed Automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
- Drive Mode Select (DMS): ECO or Sport Mode
- 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 Touring
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2027 Kia Niro SX Touring?
The manufacturer lists $38,990 for the 2027 Kia Niro SX Touring. That is $9,100 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2027 Kia Niro SX Touring add over the LX?
Against the LX, 42 features become standard that the LX does not and 3 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.