2021 Kia Niro Touring SE 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sport Utility

Overview

The Kia Niro is an understated hybrid with all the utility buyers demand in the compact crossover segment. At the heart of the Niro is a compact 1.6L 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 104 horsepower. Combined with the electric motor, the Niro produces 139 horsepower and a very robust 195 foot-pounds of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through a 6-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox. The Kia Niro comes in five trims, LX, LXS, Touring, Touring Special Edition and EX Premium. The base LX trim has fewer amenities than its siblings but still comes with all the notable features one would expect in a compact car or SUV these days. Standard features include an 8-inch color touch screen display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, steering wheel mounted controls for the sound system and cruise control, two USB input jack, power windows and door locks, keyless entry, dual-zone automatic temperature control, power external mirrors and 16-inch wheels. Standard safety items on the Niro includes anti-lock brakes, front seat belts pretensioners, stability control, brake assist system, a bevy of airbags and a hill start control system. The LXS, Touring and EX Premium trims all add a Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW), Pedestrian Detection and a Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system. For 2021, the Kia Niro returns with minor changes, all models equipped with a Smart Key will now add remote start. Many of the updates includes changes to the inside, new standard features include Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, rear-seat reminder and an upgraded navigation system that comes with 10 years of complimentary map updates and includes the DriveWise Advanced Driver Assistance System.