2025 Kia Niro

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2025 Kia Niro is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; PHEV)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Dual-clutch, Single-speed
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Hybrid, Electric, Plug-in hybrid
Economy: 49 mpg (4.8 L/100 km) to 53 mpg (4.4 L/100 km) combined

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Same Generation Reference Photo2026 Model

Official photograph of 2026 model sharing this design generation. Primary illustration above depicts verified 2025 Kia Niro dimensions.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; PHEV)

Combined Economy

253 mi range (407.164032 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

Dual-clutch, Single-speed

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; PHEV)
Displacement	1.6 L
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Hybrid, Electric, Plug-in hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Dual-clutch, Single-speed
Gears	1 to 6
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	49 mpg (4.8 L/100 km) to 53 mpg (4.4 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	53 mpg (4.4 L/100 km)
Highway	45 mpg (5.2 L/100 km) to 54 mpg (4.4 L/100 km)
Electric range	253 mi (407 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.

25V024000: SEATS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia…
Reported January 17, 2025. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 2, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 2, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 2, 2026

Data verified: November 2, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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