The Niro is one of Kia’s three capable and stylish subcompact crossovers and is poised to outperform Toyota Prius, Hyundai Ioniq HEV, and Honda Insight. The staff at Auto Trader were impressed with the Niro’s appealing design, fuel economy, A-level powertrain warranty, and the fact that it boasts nimble handling that is practical in congested urban locations.
You can check out the LX, LXS, LXS SE, Touring SE, and EX Premium trims here at Jim Butler Kia of St. Louis to see which best fits your driving lifestyle. Power is sourced from a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine and an electric motor, generating 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The 6-speed automatic transmission sends output to the front wheels, with the two top trims offering steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters that have a very modern touch.
Here’s a close-up look at what the different trims offer, and a breakdown of the unique features you’ll enjoy on each one.
The 2022 Kia Niro LX offers standard 16-inch alloy wheels, projector-beam headlights with auto on/off, LED daytime running lights, keyless entry, and comfortable cloth seating for five. Each passenger can adjust the situation to their ideal comfort level with dual-zone automatic climate control, enjoy a 4.2-inch driver-info cluster, and cruise control. Drivers and passengers alike are obsessed with the constantly-improving infotainment system offerings, and the LX trim consists of an 8-inch touchscreen, 6-speaker audio system, two USB ports, Bluetooth with voice recognition, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
The 2022 Kia Niro LXS Trim adds push-button start, remote start, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a unique leather-wrapped shift knob. Here you see the step up in driver aids that provide the safety-conscious blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning with emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-following assist, and high-beam assist. Sunny days just got that much better with the power-operated sunroof, which can allow the beams to be fully opened or tilted open. The 10-way power driver’s seat includes power lumbar adjustments and recline and height adjustment to make sure any passenger enjoys their ride in luxurious and adjustable comfort!
The 2022 Kia Touring SE Trim is adding the 8-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system with a powerful subwoofer and HK’s amazing Clari-Fi audio rebuilding technology. You’ll also enjoy wireless phone charging, and the modern engineering miracle of Highway Driving Assist, which is an integral and useful gateway to autonomous and hands-free driving that helps brake and steer the vehicle under optimal cruising conditions.
The 2022 Kia Niro EX Premium now boasts 18-inch wheels, and rear-park assist as a standard feature. You’ll cherish the heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, and a cargo cover on cold and damp Missouri winter mornings. You’ll also be thankful for the added comforts of Interior Cargo Shade, an optional luggage rack, remote engine start, and premium synthetic seats.
