Beyond the screens, the 2027 Kia Niro pairs its 1.6-liter direct-injection four-cylinder with an electric motor in a full parallel hybrid system, and combined system output totals 139 hp and 195 lb-ft. Its six-speed dual-clutch automatic drives the front wheels, and regenerative braking recharges the 1.32-kWh battery, so it never needs plugging in.

EPA estimates rate all five trims at 53 mpg in the city, 46 on the highway and 50 combined (actual mileage will vary), and the 11.1-gallon tank supports a Kia-estimated 555-mile total driving range. Underneath, MacPherson struts and a stabilizer bar sit up front, with independent multi-link suspension at the rear.

• 139 hp, 195 lb-ft combined system output
• Six-speed dual-clutch automatic, front-wheel drive
• EPA-estimated 53 city, 46 highway, 50 combined mpg
• ECO and Sport modes through Drive Mode Select
• Steering-wheel paddles for regenerative braking from the EX
• Standard Idle Stop and Go

On the 2027 Kia Niro, collision help comes standard: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can brake on its own in certain conditions, and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist can nudge the car away from a vehicle alongside. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist watches for traffic as you back out, and Smart Cruise Control 2 can help keep a set following distance on I-95.

On the SX Touring, Highway Driving Assist 2 can assist with lane changes when you signal, while the SX uses Highway Driving Assist; both only function on certain federal highways. The SX Touring also brings Blind-Spot View and 360-degree Surround View Monitors, and front and rear parking sensors come on every trim from the EX up.

• Up to 22 available driver assistance features
• Every trim gets Lane Following Assist 2
• Rear Occupant Alert across the lineup
• Vehicle Stability Management on every trim
• Hill-Start Assist Control on all five trims
• A driver's knee airbag in every trim

Phone pairing comes first in the 2027 Kia Niro: every trim links the 12.3-inch touchscreen to your phone without a cable, using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and adds natural-language voice recognition, multi-device Bluetooth and two USB-C ports in each row. A wireless charger for compatible phones joins on the EX, SX and SX Touring.

Kia Connect comes standard, and with a subscription, available Entertainment and Data Services open access to Disney+, Netflix and YouTube while parked on certain trims. Moving up, the SX and SX Touring bring navigation, Digital Key 2.0 and 8-speaker Harman Kardon audio, with a second 12.3-inch gauge screen on the SX Touring.

• 12.3-inch touchscreen in all five trims
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, both wireless
• Built-in navigation for SX and SX Touring
• Dual 12.3-inch displays on the SX Touring
• Remote start with Smart Key, every trim
• Kia AI Assistant available with Kia Connect

Front-seat riders in the 2027 Kia Niro get 41.5 inches of legroom, and second-row passengers get 39.8 inches on 60/40 split-folding seats that recline. Cargo room starts at 21.9 cubic feet behind the second row and reaches 61.4 cubic feet with that seat folded.

The LX seats wear Charcoal woven cloth, while the S brings SynTex and cloth, front-seat heating and a 10-way power driver's seat. Full SynTex in Charcoal or Sky Gray starts at the EX, and the top two trims, SX and SX Touring, add front-seat ventilation and a heated steering wheel.

• Seating for five, reclining 60/40 split-folding rear seats
• 105.1 cubic feet of passenger volume
• 40.5 inches of front headroom, 39.6 rear
• Automatic dual-zone climate control on all trims
• Sky Gray or Charcoal SynTex from the EX
• Driver's memory seat on SX and SX Touring

Kia's Star Map lighting signature and daytime running light graphics give the 2027 Kia Niro a wide, confident face. The liftgate's 3D-style taillamps sit over a smooth bumper, while wheel-arch cladding and body-colored C-pillars shape a crossover 174.0 inches long on a 107.1-inch wheelbase.

Wheel sizes follow the trim, with 16-inch aero alloys for the LX, S, EX and SX, and 18-inch black and machined alloys for the SX Touring. Every trim from the S up carries roof rails, and LED fog lights, power-folding mirrors and gloss-black accents set the SX and SX Touring apart.

• Chrome-coated front skid plate on SX and SX Touring
• LED combination taillights on every trim
• EX Premium Package: sunroof, power liftgate and Harman Kardon
• Power sunroof plus power liftgate on SX and SX Touring
• 6.3 inches of ground clearance
• Satin chrome window surround from the EX up