Kia has set the 2027 Kia Niro price at $29,890 before a $1,495 destination charge. The refreshed crossover reaches US dealers as a hybrid-only model, with LX, new S, EX, SX, and SX Touring grades. Buyers lose the former plug-in hybrid and electric choices, but they gain revised styling, a larger standard display, and expanded driver-assistance hardware.
2027 Kia Niro Price by Trim
Every version sends power to the front wheels. Looking at the data, the LX now costs $2,500 more than the 2026 LX before destination, a 9.1 percent rise. The SX Touring climbs by $3,200, or 8.9 percent.
| Trim | MSRP | MSRP Plus Destination | Step From Lower Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX | $29,890 | $31,385 | - |
| S | $30,590 | $32,085 | $700 |
| EX | $31,390 | $32,885 | $800 |
| SX | $35,440 | $36,935 | $4,050 |
| SX Touring | $38,990 | $40,485 | $3,550 |
Taxes, registration, dealer charges, accessories, and options sit outside these figures.
Kia Niro Hybrid Powertrain and MPG
All grades pair a 1,580 cc gasoline direct-injection four-cylinder engine with a permanent-magnet synchronous motor. The Kia Niro Hybrid produces 139 hp and 195 lb-ft, then routes that output through a six-speed dry dual-clutch transmission.
| Technical Item | 2027 Niro HEV Specification |
|---|---|
| Gasoline engine | 104 hp at 5,700 rpm; 106.3 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm |
| Hybrid battery | 1.32 kWh; 240 V; 42.0 kW; 34 lb |
| Combined output | 139 hp; 195 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Six-speed dry dual-clutch automatic |
| Acceleration | 0-62 mph in 10.7 seconds; 50-75 mph in 7.3 seconds |
| Top speed | 109 mph |
| Fuel economy | 53 city / 46 highway / 50 combined mpg |
| Fuel tank | 11.1 gallons |
In addition, the fixed-ratio gearbox gives engine speed a familiar rise and fall. By comparison, an eCVT can hold the engine at one speed under load. The Niro's dry clutches may introduce slight engagement steps at parking speeds, while electric torque supports initial response.
Dimensions and Road Manners
The Niro keeps city-friendly proportions while preserving useful rear-seat and cargo space:
- Length: 174.0 inches (4,420 mm)
- Width: 71.9 inches (1,826 mm)
- Height: 60.8 inches (1,544 mm)
- Wheelbase: 107.1 inches (2,720 mm)
- Ground clearance: 6.3 inches (160 mm)
- Approach and departure angles: 14.6 and 27.5 degrees
- Rear legroom: 39.8 inches (1,011 mm)
- Cargo volume: 619 liters upright; 1,740 liters folded
From an expert perspective, 6.3 inches of clearance and front-wheel drive position this model as a road-focused crossover. Kia retuned the MacPherson-strut front and multi-link rear suspension for ride comfort and reduced cabin noise.
