What kind of car is the 2017 Kia Niro?
The all-new 2017 Kia Niro is classified as a compact hybrid crossover SUV, though it really functions more like a hatchback. Your view of the road is marginally higher because of the Niro’s elevated stance, but Kia doesn’t offer the Niro with all-wheel drive, so don’t expect to be a snow-busting trailblazer in bad weather.
How is the interior of a Kia Niro?
The cabin of the Niro is easy to get in and out of and scores high marks for interior passenger space, driver accommodation and a simple user interface. We might have had a small complaint with rear visibility, but all Niros come with rearview cameras, which makes it a nonissue.
Is the Kia Niro EX trim worth it?
However, we think the additional comfort and convenience of the EX trim with items such as push-button start, heated seats, blind-spot monitoring and optional active safety systems are worth the added cost and only marginally affect overall fuel economy.
What’s the best stopping distance for a Kia Niro?
Braking feels completely natural under normal conditions, and the switch over from electric-regeneration to conventional brakes is imperceivable. Under panic braking however, the pedal goes to the floor and the test-best stopping distance from 60 mph at 129 feet is truck territory.
When does the new Kia Niro come out?
(October 2018) The Kia Niro is a hybrid subcompact crossover manufactured by Kia Motors since 2016. A plug-in version was launched in the United Kingdom in the end of 2017, and in the United States in the beginning of 2018, with an electric version expected to follow in 2018.
Is the Kia Niro a gas or electric car?
The Kia Niro isn’t just new for 2017, it’s an all-new addition to the Kia lineup. See how style, options and other factors can impact pricing in your area. The Niro’s newly developed gasoline-electric powertrain is Kia’s best hybrid system yet, resulting in a car that drives less like a complex hybrid and more like a good ol’ gas-guzzler.
What kind of range does the Kia Niro have?
Popular Mechanics named the 2019 Kia Niro EV as its 2019 Car of the Year, praising it for its normal looks, 239 miles range, and that it can use Volkswagen Group of America ‘s Electrify America chargers to allow the car to be used on long car trips.
What kind of cruise control does Kia Niro have?
We haven’t yet had the opportunity to put the new Niro’s adaptive cruise control through extended testing, but in the 2017 Kia Cadenza, the system is among the best we’ve used. It doesn’t overreact when a vehicle moves into your buffer, and it keeps a tight gap in slow-and-go traffic.
When does the Kia Niro Plug in Hybrid come out?
Kia said there will be a plug-in-hybrid version of the Niro coming around October or November 2017 that’s intended to have up to 26 miles of electric-only range. Stay tuned for further details. Kia does a lot of things right with the interior, though I drove a top-of-the-line Touring model.
The all-new 2017 Kia Niro is classified as a compact hybrid crossover SUV, though it really functions more like a hatchback. Your view of the road is marginally higher because of the Niro’s elevated stance, but Kia doesn’t offer the Niro with all-wheel drive, so don’t expect to be a snow-busting trailblazer in bad weather.
However, we think the additional comfort and convenience of the EX trim with items such as push-button start, heated seats, blind-spot monitoring and optional active safety systems are worth the added cost and only marginally affect overall fuel economy.
The cabin of the Niro is easy to get in and out of and scores high marks for interior passenger space, driver accommodation and a simple user interface. We might have had a small complaint with rear visibility, but all Niros come with rearview cameras, which makes it a nonissue.
Which is better the Toyota Prius or the Kia Niro?
Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions that are fundamentally similar. The ratings in this review are based on our full test of the 2017 Kia Niro Touring (1.6L four-cyl. gas-electric hybrid; 6-speed dual-clutch automatic). Edmunds instrumented testing confirms the Niro to be quicker than its rival, the Toyota Prius, by a good margin.