2019 Kia Niro Exterior and Dimensions

The Niro has conventional crossover styling, but it's not a bad thing at all because it entices new customers to the hybrid market who aren't ready for some of the more adventurously styled hybrid sedans and hatches out there. The front has Kia's prominent 'tiger nose' grille, finished in gloss black on FE, LX, and EX trims, with a graphite finish on the S Touring trim. Roof rails are equipped from the LX model, while a power sunroof is standard on the Touring and optional on the EX. Headlights are projector beams, with HID clusters on the Touring. LED daytime running lights only become standard from the EX, while remaining optional on the LX. The three entry-level trims boast 16-inch alloy wheels, while the S Touring and Touring upgrade to 18-inch wheels, the S Touring with a black finish.

The Kia Niro is marketed as a crossover SUV, but with just 6.3 inches of ground clearance it's closer to a hatchback than a full-blown SUV. It has a length of 171.5 inches on a wheelbase of 106.3 inches. The width is 71.1 inches and the height is 60.8 inches. The base model FE, without roof rails, measures 60.4 inches in height, with all other trims boasting an extra 0.4 inches due to the added roof rails. Curb weight varies by trim, with the lightest models at 3,106 lbs while the heaviest Niro Hybrid tips the scales at 3,287 lbs.