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2023 Kia Niro review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

46 city, 40 highway, 43 combined

Pricing for current inventory

From $25,998 - $26,998*

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All Kia Niro years

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What is new for the 2023 Kia Niro?

  • The Niro is available in a variety of new trims, including the EX, EX Touring, SX, and SX Touring.
  • The EX Premium, LXS, LXS Special Edition, and Touring SE trims have been discontinued for 2023.
  • Niro trims have been upgraded with Memory Seat(s) and Power Hatch/Deck Lid as standard equipment this year.
  • The LX trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Monitor as standard equipment.

2023 Kia Niro trims

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LX:

  • 139-hp, 195-lb-ft of torque 1.6L
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Power Mirrors
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Rear View Camera
  • Traction Control
  • Cruise Control
  • Cloth Seats
  • Side Airbags

EX:

  • Includes all features available on the LX
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Parking Sensors
  • Smart Key
  • Remote Start
  • Navigation System
  • Satellite Radio Ready
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EX Touring:

SX:

  • Includes all features available on the EX Touring
  • Power Seats
  • Memory Seats
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Harman Kardon Sound
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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.8 out of 5

6 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy. These ratings are based on RepairPal Reliability data as of August 2023. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings

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RepairPal gave the Kia Niro an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Niro 3rd out of 6 among Alternative Fuel Vehicles.

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Kia Niro features and specs

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LX 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.6L

Horsepower

139

Torque (ft-lbs)

195

Engine type

Hybrid

Fuel capacity

11.1

Wheelbase

107.1"

Overall length

174"

Width

71.8"

Height

60.8"

Leg room

F 41.5"/R 39.8"

Head room

F 40.5"/R 39.5"

Front tires

P205/60HR16

Rear tires

P205/60HR16

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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