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2018 Kia Niro

7 trims · SUV

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$7,899

1 for sale · Starting MSRP $23,340 – $34,500

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

Source: NHTSA · 3 recalls on record

Kia Niro for sale

1 live listing from $7,899 · median $7,899

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on FE

Total price (FE MSRP)

$23,340

Typical monthly

$462/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2018 Kia Niro trims

  • FE

    MSRP
    $23,340
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    52/49
    Horsepower
    139 hp
    Torque
    195 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.6L I4 hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    54.5
    Max towing
    —

  • LX

    MSRP
    $23,650
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    51/46
    Horsepower
    139 hp
    Torque
    195 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.6L I4 hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    54.5
    Max towing
    —

  • EX

    MSRP
    $26,150
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    51/46
    Horsepower
    139 hp
    Torque
    195 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.6L I4 hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    54.5
    Max towing
    —

  • Plug-In Hybrid LX

    MSRP
    $27,900
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    48/44
    Horsepower
    139 hp
    Torque
    195 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.6L I4 plug-in hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    54.5
    Max towing
    —

  • Plug-In Hybrid EX

    MSRP
    $31,500
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    48/44
    Horsepower
    139 hp
    Torque
    195 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.6L I4 plug-in hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    54.5
    Max towing
    —

  • Touring

    MSRP
    $32,000
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    46/40
    Horsepower
    139 hp
    Torque
    195 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.6L I4 hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    54.5
    Max towing
    —

  • Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium

    MSRP
    $34,500
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    48/44
    Horsepower
    139 hp
    Torque
    195 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.6L I4 plug-in hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    54.5
    Max towing
    —

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type
FEhybrid
LXhybrid
EXhybrid
Plug-In Hybrid LXplug-in hybrid
Plug-In Hybrid EXplug-in hybrid
Touringhybrid
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premiumplug-in hybrid
Fuel type
FEregular unleaded
LXregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
Plug-In Hybrid LXregular unleaded
Plug-In Hybrid EXregular unleaded
Touringregular unleaded
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premiumregular unleaded
Cylinders
FEI4
LXI4
EXI4
Plug-In Hybrid LXI4
Plug-In Hybrid EXI4
TouringI4
Plug-In Hybrid EX PremiumI4
Displacement
FE1.6 L
LX1.6 L
EX1.6 L
Plug-In Hybrid LX1.6 L
Plug-In Hybrid EX1.6 L
Touring1.6 L
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium1.6 L
Horsepower
FE139 hp
LX139 hp
EX139 hp
Plug-In Hybrid LX139 hp
Plug-In Hybrid EX139 hp
Touring139 hp
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium139 hp
Torque
FE195 lb-ft
LX195 lb-ft
EX195 lb-ft
Plug-In Hybrid LX195 lb-ft
Plug-In Hybrid EX195 lb-ft
Touring195 lb-ft
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium195 lb-ft
Transmission
FE6-speed automated manual
LX6-speed automated manual
EX6-speed automated manual
Plug-In Hybrid LX6-speed automated manual
Plug-In Hybrid EX6-speed automated manual
Touring6-speed automated manual
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain
FEfront wheel drive
LXfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive
Plug-In Hybrid LXfront wheel drive
Plug-In Hybrid EXfront wheel drive
Touringfront wheel drive
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premiumfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
FESUV
LXSUV
EXSUV
Plug-In Hybrid LXSUV
Plug-In Hybrid EXSUV
TouringSUV
Plug-In Hybrid EX PremiumSUV
Doors
FE5
LX5
EX5
Plug-In Hybrid LX5
Plug-In Hybrid EX5
Touring5
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium5
Seating
FE5
LX5
EX5
Plug-In Hybrid LX5
Plug-In Hybrid EX5
Touring5
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium5
Length
FE171.5 in
LX171.5 in
EX171.5 in
Plug-In Hybrid LX171.5 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX171.5 in
Touring171.5 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium171.5 in
Width
FE71.1 in
LX71.1 in
EX71.1 in
Plug-In Hybrid LX71.1 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX71.1 in
Touring71.1 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium71.1 in
Height
FE60.4 in
LX60.8 in
EX60.8 in
Plug-In Hybrid LX60.8 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX60.8 in
Touring60.8 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium60.8 in
Wheelbase
FE106.3 in
LX106.3 in
EX106.3 in
Plug-In Hybrid LX106.3 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX106.3 in
Touring106.3 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium106.3 in
Ground clearance
FE6.3 in
LX6.3 in
EX6.3 in
Plug-In Hybrid LX6.3 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX6.3 in
Touring6.3 in
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium6.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
FE19.4 cu ft
LX19.4 cu ft
EX19.4 cu ft
Plug-In Hybrid LX19.4 cu ft
Plug-In Hybrid EX19.4 cu ft
Touring19.4 cu ft
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium19.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
FE54.5 cu ft
LX54.5 cu ft
EX54.5 cu ft
Plug-In Hybrid LX54.5 cu ft
Plug-In Hybrid EX54.5 cu ft
Touring54.5 cu ft
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium54.5 cu ft
Max payload
FE973 lbs
LX1,028 lbs
EX1,028 lbs
Plug-In Hybrid LX1,018 lbs
Plug-In Hybrid EX1,018 lbs
Touring981 lbs
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium1,018 lbs
Curb weight
FE3,106 lbs
LX3,161 lbs
EX3,161 lbs
Plug-In Hybrid LX3,391 lbs
Plug-In Hybrid EX3,391 lbs
Touring3,274 lbs
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium3,391 lbs
Fuel tank
FE11.9 gal
LX11.9 gal
EX11.9 gal
Plug-In Hybrid LX11.3 gal
Plug-In Hybrid EX11.3 gal
Touring11.9 gal
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium11.3 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
FE50
LX49
EX49
Plug-In Hybrid LX46
Plug-In Hybrid EX46
Touring43
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium46
City MPG
FE52
LX51
EX51
Plug-In Hybrid LX48
Plug-In Hybrid EX48
Touring46
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium48
Highway MPG
FE49
LX46
EX46
Plug-In Hybrid LX44
Plug-In Hybrid EX44
Touring40
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium44
Combined MPGe
FE—
LX—
EX—
Plug-In Hybrid LX105
Plug-In Hybrid EX105
Touring—
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium105
Electric range
FE—
LX—
EX—
Plug-In Hybrid LX26 mi
Plug-In Hybrid EX26 mi
Touring—
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium26 mi
Charge time (240V)
FE—
LX—
EX—
Plug-In Hybrid LX2.3 hr
Plug-In Hybrid EX2.3 hr
Touring—
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium2.3 hr

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2018 Kia Niro FAQ

How much does the 2018 Kia Niro cost?
The 2018 Kia Niro has a starting MSRP of $23,340, ranging up to $34,500 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes FE from $23,340; LX from $23,650; EX from $26,150; Touring from $32,000; EX Premium from $34,500. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $7,899.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Kia Niro?
The 2018 Kia Niro achieves up to 50 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
What is the electric range of the 2018 Kia Niro?
The 2018 Kia Niro offers up to 26 miles of EPA-estimated electric range.
How much cargo space does the 2018 Kia Niro have?
The 2018 Kia Niro offers up to 54.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2018 Kia Niro safe?
The 2018 Kia Niro earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2018 Kia Niro come in?
The 2018 Kia Niro is available in 5 trims (7 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive.