“Room enough for two car seats in rear and still have comfortable legroom in front. Don't like that you can't lift wipers up and have them stay up as I would when I clean my windshield or prepare for snow or ice storm. Also back windshield is hard to access to clean from outside and there is no washer feature for back window.”
2024 Kia Niro: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 Kia Niro is mostly unchanged, with no redesign or powertrain update. The main change is a dual-level cargo floor for every hybrid trim above the base LX.
About the 2024 Kia Niro
2nd generation (2023-present), second model year.
The Niro is Kia’s compact electrified crossover for shoppers who want SUV usefulness without committing to a full EV. Kia positions it as an easy step into electrified driving, with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and EV versions built around the same roomy, driver-focused cabin. Its core appeal is strong efficiency, practical cargo space, an easy-to-park footprint, and a more crossover-like seating position than lower-slung efficiency rivals.
The lineup runs from the straightforward LX hybrid, with an 8-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, through EX and Touring trims with more comfort and a dressier look. SX grades focus on premium touches such as ventilated front seats, upgraded audio, and a power tailgate, while the plug-in hybrid comes in EX and SX Touring forms with charge-at-home capability.
What changed, by category
Structural
Hybrid EX, EX Touring, SX, and SX Touring receive a dual-level cargo floor. The base hybrid LX and both plug-in-hybrid trims do not get this update.
2024 Kia Niro specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, GDI, 1.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, GDI, 1.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Dual-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Plug-In Hybrid / Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 53 mpg | 53 mpg | 53 mpg | 53 mpg | 53 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 45 mpg | 45 mpg | 45 mpg | 45 mpg | 45 mpg |
| Horsepower | 139–180 hp | 139 hp | 139 hp | 139 hp | 139–180 hp |
| Torque | 106–195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 106–195 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 22.8–54.6 cu-ft | 22.8 cu-ft | 22.8 cu-ft | 22.8 cu-ft | 22.8–54.6 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||
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| Smartphone Interface | |||||
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| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
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| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2024 Kia Niro compared with the 2023 model?
The main 2024 change is a dual-level cargo floor on hybrid EX, EX Touring, SX, and SX Touring trims. Otherwise, the Niro carries over without a powertrain, styling, safety-suite, or infotainment overhaul.
Is the 2024 Kia Niro a redesign?
No, the 2024 Kia Niro is not a redesign. It is the second model year of the second-generation Niro introduced for 2023, and its only meaningful update is the hybrid lineup’s new dual-level cargo floor above LX.
Did the 2024 Kia Niro’s hybrid powertrain change?
No, the 2024 Niro hybrid keeps the same powertrain as the 2023 model. There is no confirmed mechanical update for this model year.
Which 2024 Kia Niro trims have the dual-level cargo floor?
The 2024 Niro hybrid EX, EX Touring, SX, and SX Touring have the dual-level cargo floor. The base hybrid LX does not, and the update does not apply to the plug-in hybrid.
Did the 2024 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid receive any major updates?
No, the 2024 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid carries over without a notable equipment or powertrain update. It remains offered in EX and SX Touring trims.
2024 Kia Niro Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Kia Niro.
4.2
2024 Kia Niro
(210 reviews)
“Excellent mileage, comfortable interior with plenty of room. Nice styling. Would buy again but would prefer if it had a longer range as a PHEV perhaps 50 miles on a charge and potentially faster charge time.”
“We had a bad experience with one Kia car - but this is a good hybrid with some of the best hybrid gas mileage. Son has had a good experience in owning his for a couple of years now and we love to drive it and watch the good gas mileage.”
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