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What's New for 2025?
Essentially unchanged this year, the Niro adds standard rear seatbelt pre-tensioners across the lineup. Also, the SX Touring plug-in hybrid model now comes standard with the Cold Weather package, which includes heated rear seats and a special heater that's said to help preserve all-electric range.
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2025 Kia Niro
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"The Niro is much more at home in subcompact company than in Compact Hybrid SUVs, where we chose not to cross-list it. Dimensionally, it's clearly a subcompact, and playing in this humbler league makes its lackluster acceleration less objectionable. Bottom line, if you're looking for 50-mpg fuel economy in a value-oriented package, the Niro belongs on your shortlist."—Ranked #2 out of 2 Subcompact Hybrid SUVs
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. There's only one standalone version of the 2025 Kia Niro, and here it is, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
The Niro is one of the slower vehicles you'll find in this price range, barely breaking 80 mph at the quarter mile, but you can't argue with 53 mpg. That figure needs an asterisk, though — if you step up to the EX Touring or SX Touring trim, which come with 18-inch wheels instead of the standard 16s, you'll drop down to 49 mpg combined (53 city/45 highway).
The 2025 Niro is offered in just one mechanical configuration. Hit the link or button to read our editorial summary and see detailed specs.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Niro Hybrid | $26,990 | Hybrid | 53 | 139 hp | 195 lb-ft |
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