Power

The 2022 Kia Niro has mostly the same lineup, with an LXS Special Edition joining the LX, LXS, Touring, Touring Special Edition, and EX Premium. Each trim is powered by a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder and Full Parallel Hybrid System, made up of a 1.6-liter DOHC gasoline engine and an electric motor powered by a 240V lithium-ion battery. Combined, the powertrain was capable of generating 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.

Driving and Handling

All trims come with front-wheel drive (FWD) and transfer power via a dual clutch 6-speed automatic transmission. However, some trims have different fuel economy. The 2022 Kia Niro LX gets 53 mpg in the city and 48 mpg on the highway, whereas the LXS, LXS Special Edition, and EX Premium have a combined fuel economy of 49 mpg. The Touring Special Edition gets 46 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway.

Exterior Features

The 2022 Kia Niro has its share of standard features across the lineup, consisting of roof rails, rear privacy glass, heated rear glass with timer and wiper, automatic headlamps, a rear spoiler, automatic headlamps, and LED daytime running lights. Consumers can find heated outside mirrors with turn signal indicators on the Touring Special Edition and EX Premium. A power sunroof can be found on the LXS Special Edition, Touring Special Edition, and EX Premium. 16-inch wheels are standard on all trims except the Touring Special Edition, riding on 18-inch wheels.

Interior Features

When it comes to comfort, consumers have choices. The 2022 Kia LX and LXS come with cloth upholstery, the LXS Special Edition comes with cloth and leather, and the Touring Special Edition and the EX Premium come with Syntex fake leather. Across the lineup, every trim comes with dual-zone automatic climate control, a 4-way adjustable passenger’s seat, and a 60/40 split folding rear bench seat. Up front, a 4-way adjustable driver’s seat can be found in the LX and LXS, with a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat on the rest of the lineup. The EX Premium hoards amenities like heated front seats and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. All trims but the LX come with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob.

Entertainment

Standard across the lineup is Google Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capabilities, Bluetooth wireless technology, and steering-wheel-mounted audio phone controls. UVO Link comes on all trims, but on the LX, LXS, and LXS Special Edition, it’s powered through an 8-inch color touchscreen and AM/FM/USB audio. The Touring Special Edition and EX Premium come with a 10.25-inch touch screen with voice-command navigation, HD Radio, and SiriusXM. Similarly, the first three trims come with a 6-speaker system, and the Touring Special Edition and EX Premium are equipped with a Harman Kardon 8-speaker premium surround sound system with a subwoofer and a wireless phone charger.

Safety Features and Warranty

The 2022 Kia Niro comes standard with the following safety features: dual front advanced airbags, dual front seat-mounted side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, a rollover sensor, an anti-lock brake system, stability and traction control systems, a rear occupant alert system, a rear-view camera with dynamic parking guidelines, and LATCH child-seat ready anchors. Past the base trim, LX, consumers can find forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection, a driver attention warning system, lane keep assist, blind-spot collision warning, and rear-cross traffic collision warning. Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop and go can be found on the Touring Special Edition and the EX Premium.

Kia has a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program. The Kia 10-year/100,000 mile warranty program consists of 10-year/1000,000 mile limited powertrain warranty, 5-year/60,000 mile limited basic warranty, 5-year/100,000 mile limited anti-perforation warranty, and 5-year/60,000 mile roadside assistance plan.