Kia Niro Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2027 Kia Niro is available in Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2027):
The Kia Niro is offered in Front-Wheel Drive configuration.
Kia Niro Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 50 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 113 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 48 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 53 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 49 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 113 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 49 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 48 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 53 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 113 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 49 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 53 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 113 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 53 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 49 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 48 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 112 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 49 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 46 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 50 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 43 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 112 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 49 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 50 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 43 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 46 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 112 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 4 1.6L | 49 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 4 1.6L | 43 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 4 1.6L | 50 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 4 1.6L | 46 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 112 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 4 1.6L | 43 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 4 1.6L | 50 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 4 1.6L | 46 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 4 1.6L | 49 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 4 1.6L | 46 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 4 1.6L | 49 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 4 1.6L | 50 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 4 1.6L | 43 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 4 1.6L | 49 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 4 1.6L | 43 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 4 1.6L | 50 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Kia Niro Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Kia Niro front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Kia Niro is available in Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Kia Niro come with AWD or 4WD?
The Kia Niro is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.