2019 Kia Niro is a multifaceted fuel-miser
It's not perfect, but with a cargo-friendly crossover shape and hybrid fuel efficiency, the Kia Niro checks a lot of boxes for the economy-minded car-shopper.
The Southern California native briefly lived in Sydney, and is proud to have developed a barely passable Aussie accent. He also serves on the board of directors of the Motor Press Guild. When not reviewing cars or nerding out on OEM premium audio, you can find manual-labor-averse Manuel doing his best to convince his closest friends to fix the very Porsche that delivered him home.
The 2019 Kia Niro starts at $23,490 plus $995 for destination.
My fully optioned example is $33,245 as tested.
The Niro comes with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor paired with a six-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The front-wheel-drive-only hybrid makes 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.
EPA-estimated fuel economy is 46 miles per gallon in the city and 40 mpg highway.
In top Touring trim, the Niro's spacious cabin is a nice and comfortable place to be with decent interior materials and supportive leather seats.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard on a 7-inch touchscreen. My tester sports an 8-inch touchscreen with embedded navigation.
Available driver-assistance features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
Cargo space with the rear seats upright is 19.4 cubic feet and 54.5 cubic feet with the second row folded.
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