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2025 Kia Niro: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2025 Kia Niro is that rear seatbelt pre-tensioners are standard on every hybrid and plug-in hybrid trim. Otherwise, this is a light-update year, with the plug-in hybrid SX Touring also gaining the Cold Weather package as standard equipment.
About the 2025 Kia Niro
2nd generation (introduced for 2023), third model year.
Kia positions the Niro as an easy-to-live-with electrified crossover for drivers who want strong efficiency without giving up useful cargo space, a roomy back seat, and modern tech. In hybrid form, it leans on 53-MPG efficiency and a long driving range; in plug-in hybrid form, it adds meaningful electric-only commuting range. Across the range, Kia’s pitch centers on a driver-focused cabin, everyday practicality, and a generous set of standard safety features in a compact footprint.
The LX is the straightforward hybrid, with an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and core driver-assistance features. EX adds an upscale everyday feel with a 10.25-inch navigation screen, heated front seats, and wireless phone charging, while SX Touring emphasizes comfort with ventilated front seats, premium audio, a sunroof, and a power tailgate.
What changed, by category
Safety
Rear seatbelt pre-tensioners became standard across every Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid trim.
Tech
The plug-in hybrid SX Touring's Cold Weather package became standard, adding heated rear seats and an electric cabin heater.
2025 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, GDI, 1.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 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 | Plug-In Hybrid / 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 |
| Electric Range | 33 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 33 (Plug-In Hybrid) | |||
| MPGe Combined | 108 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 108 (Plug-In Hybrid) | |||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||
| 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 2025 Kia Niro compared with the 2024 model?
The 2025 Kia Niro adds standard rear seatbelt pre-tensioners across the hybrid and plug-in hybrid lineup. The plug-in hybrid SX Touring also makes its Cold Weather package standard, while the rest of the vehicle largely carries over.
Is the 2025 Kia Niro a redesign?
No, the 2025 Kia Niro is not a redesign. It is the third model year of the second-generation Niro introduced for 2023, and its design and powertrains largely carry over.
Do all 2025 Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid trims have rear seatbelt pre-tensioners?
Yes, rear seatbelt pre-tensioners are standard on every 2025 Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid trim. This is the main lineup-wide update for the model year.
What does the 2025 Niro plug-in hybrid SX Touring gain?
The 2025 Niro plug-in hybrid SX Touring gains the Cold Weather package as standard equipment. It adds heated rear seats and an electric cabin heater for cold-weather comfort.
Is the 2025 Kia Niro meaningfully different from the 2024 model?
No, the 2025 Kia Niro is not meaningfully different overall. Its main benefits over the 2024 model are standard rear seatbelt pre-tensioners throughout the lineup and standard cold-weather equipment on the plug-in hybrid SX Touring.
2025 Kia Niro Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Kia Niro.
4.0
2025 Kia Niro
(10 reviews)
“Very comfortable, and great gas mileage. Many great interior features, but I don't like the 'growl' of the engine. It seems loud to me.”
Sources
- kiamedia.com — Niro / 2025 / Overview
- kiamedia.com — Models / Niro / 2024
- kiamedia.com — Models / Niro Phev / 2025
- kiamedia.com — Models / Niro Phev / 2024
- kiamedia.com — Pressreleases / 18798 / Designed For A Sustainable Future The All New 2023 Kia Niro Debuts
- kiamedia.com — Niro / 2025 / Features
- kiamedia.com — Niro / 2026 / Features
- kiamedia.com — Niro Phev / 2025 / Features