2019 Kia Niro Hybrid New Release
Car Trend reviews the 2019 Kia Niro Hybrid where consumers can find detailed information on specs, fuel economy, transmission and safety. Additional new features for the 2019 Kia Niro Hybrid include a heated steering wheel, and optional heated and power operated front seats on lower-trim models with cloth upholstery. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional. In addition to the gas-only model, the 2019 Kia Niro Hybrid is also available as a hybrid with all-wheel drive as standard.
YOU’LL LIKE
- Many trims to choose from
- Fuel efficient hybrid variant
- Active safety features come standard
YOU WON’T LIKE
- All-wheel drive is only available with the V-6
- Some cheap hard plastic interior components
- Sloppy handling and steering
In a 2017 comparison test that included the Kia and Jeep, the 2019 Kia Niro Hybrid placed fifth. Handling also proved to be another 2019 Kia Niro Hybrid weak spot and we found the steering to be numb.
The 2019 Kia Niro Hybrid, on the other hand, is a better package, as we noted in a 2017 First Test, thanks to its smooth powertrain and well-calibrated brakes that smoothly transition between regenerative and mechanical braking. However, since it isn’t a plug-in hybrid, the 2019 Kia Niro Hybrid doesn’t have much EV mode range and can only travel around 0.5 miles on electricity.A rearview camera with rear parking sensors is now standard on all models.
The car is the only 2019 Kia Niro Hybrid trim level that can be had with a cool two-tone exterior color scheme. The ride itself was smooth, and road imperfections were barely felt.”
Photos of the 2019 Kia Niro Hybrid New Release
