What Kia Is Discontinuing for 2027

Kia's 2027 lineup is growing in some places and shrinking in others. The Niro EV and the plug-in hybrid Niro are gone, the EV6 GT is no longer sold in the U.S., and the K5 loses its EX trim. Several other Kias are returning, and a few are all-new. This page covers what is leaving, what is changing, and what carries over, so you can plan your next Kia purchase with Kunes Auto Group.

The Niro EV has been discontinued. Kia has said it plans to sell the remaining inventory, and the refreshed Niro will be sold as a hybrid only. The Niro Plug-in Hybrid was dropped earlier, for the 2026 model year, so the Niro now comes only as a conventional hybrid. The EV6 GT, a high-performance version of the EV6 that is imported from Korea, is no longer being sold in the U.S., while the standard EV6 and the EV9 (both assembled in the United States) continue. The compact Soul has also already left the lineup. If you have been eyeing one of these, ask us about remaining inventory before it sells out.

The K5 sedan continues for 2027, but the EX trim is gone, leaving the LXS as the new starting point (from $27,690 before destination), along with the GT-Line and GT. The GT-Line gains an optional convenience package with power-folding mirrors, a memory driver's seat, and ventilated front seats, and all-wheel drive remains available on the GT-Line. Pricing, trims, and availability for the 2027 model year are still settling in places, so check with our team for the latest details on any model.