Full Description: The Kia Niro is the brand's electrified hatchback. With front-wheel drive, the Niro comes as either a regular hybrid or plug-in hybrid. The Niro has a low and wide stance, a five-door body, and a rear liftgate for cargo utility. It drives nicely and handles well, thanks to light weight and a low center of gravity. The cabin is quiet, and there's good room for passengers and cargo. Both the plug-in hybrid and regular hybrid use a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with direct injection, tuned for the highly efficient Atkinson cycle. It makes 104 horsepower, with an electric motor squeezed between the engine and the 6-speed direct-shift automatic transmission, bringing the combined horsepower to a functional 139, with a strong 195 pound-feet of torque. The Niro is clean, tasteful and understated. The grille is upright, the headlamps stretch rearward under the sides of a long good, the roof reaches back without drama, and the stance appears low despite a relatively high ground clearance to make entrance and exit easy. It has big wheel arches with black flares, a thick cowl, rocker-panel cladding, roof rails, and a rear skid plate that makes it resemble a Jeep Cherokee from the rear. These are hardly aerodynamic touches, yet the drag coefficient is a low 0.29. The quality of the cabin materials is good, and the surfaces are mostly hard matte black plastic, although there is some high-gloss plastic. The instrumentation is simple and basic, with big white-on-black gauges that give no indication it's a hybrid. The cabin is wide and feels it. There's comfortable room for four people, and enough elbow room for five, with three abreast in the rear, where there's a solid 37.4 inches of leg room. Even with an aluminum hood, liftgate, and suspension bits, the Niro weighs 3,200 pounds-a lot for the Niro's combined 139 horsepower. In all-electric mode, the Plug-In Hybrid has a range of 26 miles, if you're very easy on the throttle, and the road is level. It's most useful for parking lots. It can gently accelerate to highway speeds, but the engine joins the powertrain going uphill or accelerating medium. The Kia Niro hybrids offer a nifty new alternative to the usual hybrid hatchbacks on the road. The Niro is stylish and the cabin has good cargo space-and it has Kia's excellent warranty coverage to boot.Air filtration: ionizing, Front air conditioning: automatic climate control, Front air conditioning zones: dual, Humidity/dewpoint sensors, Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger, Front airbags: dual, Knee airbags: driver, Side airbags: front, Side curtain airbags: front / rear, Side-curtain airbag rollover sensor, Antenna type: diversity / mast, Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth / USB / iPod/iPhone / jack, Internet radio app: Pandora, Radio: AM/FM / touch screen display / voice operated, Radio data system, Satellite radio: SiriusXM, Speed sensitive volume control, Total speakers: 6, ABS: 4-wheel, Braking assist, Electronic brakeforce distribution, Front brake diameter: 11.0, Front brake type: ventilated disc, Power brakes, Rear brake diameter: 10.3, Rear brake type: disc, Regenerative braking system, Armrests: rear center with cupholders / rear folding, Door sill trim: scuff plate, Floor material: carpet, Shift knob trim: urethane, Steering wheel trim: urethane, Ambient lighting: color, Assist handle: passenger side / rear, Cargo area light, Center console: front console with armrest and storage, Courtesy lights: door, Cruise control, Cupholders: front / rear, Multi-function remote: panic alarm / proximity entry system / trunk release, One-touch windows: 1, Overhead console: front, Power outlet(s): two 12V front, Power steering, Power windows: lockout button, Push-button start, Reading lights: front, Rearview mirror: manual day/night, Retained accessory power, Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic, Steering wheel mounted controls: audio / cruise control / phone / voice control, Storage: accessory hook / door pockets / front seatback / in floor / sunglasses holder, Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating, Liftgate window: fixed, Rear door type: liftgate, Axle ratio: 3.23, Drive mode selector, Auto start/stop, Battery saver, Electric motor battery type: lithium polymer, Electric Motor HP: 43, Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 32, Electric Motor Torque: 125, EV battery capacity: 1.6 kWh, Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 104, Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5700, Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 109, Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000, Body side moldings: black, Door handle color: body-color, Fender lip moldings: black, Front bumper color: body-color, Grille color: black / chrome surround, Mirror color: body-color, Rear bumper color: body-color, Rear spoiler: roofline, Rear spoiler color: black, Rocker panel color: black, Window trim: chrome, Connected in-car apps: Google POIs / Google search, Infotainment: Android Auto ready / Apple CarPlay ready / UVO, Infotainment screen size: 7 in., Clock, Digital odometer, Driver information system, External temperature display, Fuel economy display: MPG / range, Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in., Multi-function display, Multi-functional information center, Trip computer, Trip odometer, Warnings and reminders: low fuel level / low oil level / low washer fluid / tire fill alert, Headlights: auto delay off / auto on/off / halogen, Taillights: LED / rear center spoiler, Side mirror adjustments: manual folding / power, Roof rails, Roof rails color: silver, Body side reinforcements: side impact door beams, Camera system: rearview, Child safety door locks, Child seat anchors: LATCH system, Crumple zones: front / rear, Impact absorbing bumpers, Impact sensor: door unlock, Pedestrian safety sound generation, Rearview monitor: in dash, Emergency locking retractors: front / rear, Front seatbelts: 3-point, Rear seatbelts: 3-point, Seatbelt force limiters: front, Seatbelt pretensioners: front, Seatbelt warning sensor: front, Driver seat manual adjustments: height / reclining / 6, Front headrests: adjustable / 2, Front seat type: bucket, Passenger seat manual adjustments: height / reclining / 6, Rear headrests: adjustable / 3, Rear seat folding: split, Rear seat type: 60-40 split bench, Upholstery: cloth, 2-stage unlocking doors, Anti-theft system: alarm with remote / engine immobilizer, Power door locks: auto-lock