Kia Niro Transmission by year
| Year | Transmission |
|---|---|
| 2027 | 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) |
| 2026 | single-speed (direct drive) or 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) |
| 2025 | single-speed (direct drive) or 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) |
| 2024 | single-speed (direct drive) or 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) |
| 2023 | single-speed (direct drive) or 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) |
| 2022 | single-speed (direct drive) or 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) |
| 2021 | single-speed (direct drive) or 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) |
| 2020 | single-speed (direct drive) or 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) |
| 2019 | single-speed (direct drive) or 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) |
| 2018 | 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) |
| 2017 | 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) |