2018 Kia Niro Plug-in hybrid

Since 2016 Kia has been manufacturing the Niro, a small hybrid crossover which managed to catch the attention of quite a few people. The car is nothing special when it comes to performance or looks. However, it is quite well made and it offers a really efficient powertrain. So far the car has only been available as a hybrid but not that long ago they also released the 2018 Kia Niro Plug-in hybrid. The car is quite similar to the regular version but it features a different powertrain. This gives is a longer all-electric range which further increases the fuel efficiency of the car.

2018 Kia Niro Plug-in hybrid Review

Despite what the rumors first said, the Niro, as well as the plug-in hybrid, are based on the same architecture as the Ioniq. Read about VW Touareg 2019…

This means the car is basically a front wheel drive hatchback with the look of a crossover. This is not exactly a bad thing as the car comes with none of the drawbacks of a crossover.

It drives quite well on the road, it is relatively stable and it gives the driver quite a bit of feedback which is unusual for a crossover.

There have been some rumors about a sportier version but for now, the car is doing quite well and we don’t see this happening anytime soon.

Release, Price

The new 2018 Kia Niro Plug-in hybrid is already available for sale in the US. Its price has yet to be confirmed but it looks like it will cost right around $29,000.

This is pretty much the same as its main rival, the Prius. However, unlike that car, the Niro is larger and it features a far more usable cabin space. The car will hit most showrooms in the world by the end of the year.

Redesign

In the front the Niro shares quite a few design cues with Kia’s current crossover.

As previously said, the car features a far more different design than the regular plug-in hybrid. Instead of being a boring sedan or hatchback, the car looks a lot like a crossover. It is quite tall and quite long and its long wheelbase gives it a rather aggressive look.

In the front the Niro shares quite a few design cues with Kia’s current crossover. However, unusually enough, it doesn’t boast the four-LED cluster design which is an interesting choice. Read more at 2019carnews.com