Kia Niro Transmission Specifications
The 2027 Kia Niro uses Automatic (AM-S6), Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM6) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2027):
The Kia Niro comes with Automatic (AM-S6).
Kia Niro Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 50 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 113 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 48 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 113 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 48 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 113 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 113 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 48 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 112 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 50 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 43 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 112 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 50 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 43 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 112 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 43 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 50 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 112 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 43 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 50 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 50 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 43 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 43 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Kia Niro have?
The Kia Niro is offered with Automatic (AM-S6), Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM6) (2027 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Kia Niro come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Kia Niro in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.