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Kia Niro Ground Clearance

Wondering how a Niro handles steep driveways, curbs or snowy side streets? This guide uses the 2027 Niro specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026, for ground clearance, approach and departure angles, size and wheels by trim. Other model years can differ.

2027 Kia Niro SX Touring
Kia Niro SX Touring. Image: Kia America
6.3 in.ground clearance
14.6°approach angle
27.5°departure angle
60.8 in.height

What is the Kia Niro ground clearance?

Kia lists 6.3 inches of ground clearance for every 2027 Niro trim, from the LX to the SX Touring. The approach angle is 14.6 degrees and the departure angle is 27.5 degrees, and the Niro is 60.8 inches tall.

2027 Niro ground clearance and angles

MeasurementEvery 2027 Niro trim
Ground clearance6.3 in.
Approach angle14.6 degrees
Departure angle27.5 degrees

From the Ground Clearance, Approach Angle, and Departure Angle rows of the 2027 Niro specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026, with all five trims shown (LX, S, EX, SX, SX Touring).

Kia lists the same ground clearance for every 2027 Niro trim, including the SX Touring with 18-inch wheels. You can also see the Niro Hybrid at Michigan City Kia.

Niro exterior size

DimensionEvery 2027 Niro trim
Length174.0 in.
Wheelbase107.1 in.
Width71.9 in.
Height60.8 in.

From the Length, Wheelbase, Width and Height rows of the 2027 Niro specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026.

Niro wheels and track

2027 trimsStandard wheelsTrack, front/rear
Niro LX, S, EX, SX16-inch aero alloy62.4/62.8 in.
Niro SX Touring18-inch alloy, black and machined finish61.9/62.4 in.

From the wheel and Track rows of the 2027 Niro specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026.

Kia lists a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder with a full parallel hybrid system, rated at 139 combined horsepower, on every 2027 Niro trim. For luggage room, see our Niro cargo space guide.

Michigan City Kia service hours

DaysHours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

From the service department hours in Michigan City Kia's website structured data, November 4, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.

Kia Niro ground clearance questions

What is the Kia Niro ground clearance?

Kia lists 6.3 inches of ground clearance for every 2027 Niro trim.

Does ground clearance change by Niro trim?

No. Kia lists 6.3 inches for the 2027 Niro LX, S, EX, SX and SX Touring.

What are the Niro approach and departure angles?

Kia lists a 14.6-degree approach angle and a 27.5-degree departure angle for the 2027 Niro.

How tall is the Kia Niro?

Kia lists the 2027 Niro at 60.8 inches tall, 174.0 inches long and 71.9 inches wide on a 107.1-inch wheelbase.

Sources

All clearance, angle, dimension, wheel and engine figures are from the 2027 Niro specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026. Other model years can differ. Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.

  1. 2027 Niro specifications (LX, S, EX, SX, SX Touring): ground clearance, approach and departure angles, length, width, height, wheelbase, track, wheels, engine and combined horsepower; trim image, Kia America, read November 4, 2026
  2. Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Michigan City Kia, November 4, 2026
  3. Schedule service page, Michigan City Kia, November 4, 2026
  4. Kia service center at Michigan City Kia, Michigan City Kia, November 4, 2026