The system is seamless and responsive while achieving co2 emissions as low as 86 g km.
Kia eco hybrid 2018.
The kia niro self charging hybrid employs a parallel hybrid system that switches between petrol and electric power or uses a combination of both and charges the battery whenever it can.
Other competitors include the toyota prius.
Range charging and battery life.
Kia calls the niro a hybrid utility vehicle and says it competes with subcompact suvs even though it s only offered with front wheel drive.
This is the new kia niro.
It will enable most people to complete their daily drives and short commutes solely on electric power.
However most classmates have more.
The kia niro is a spectacular entry level ev.
What s new for 2020.
It s a striking hatchback that combines the practicality of a crossover with the eco cred of a clever hybrid system.
Kia updates the niro hybrid and plug in hybrid.
Base ex and plug in hybrid ex.
But what s it.
Kia s first european built plug in hybrid adds an ecological dimension to the sportswagon s athletic design and spaciousness.
Available as a hybrid or plug in hybrid the 2018 kia niro has best in class fuel economy superb crash test scores and a good predicted reliability rating.
By lowering idle speed and lowering rpm levels for shift points the eco system can add miles per gallon for both highway and city travelling.
Kia starts building the first optima plug in hybrid essentially giving the optima hybrid the ability to go fully electric.
Kia s full parallel hybrid system combines a hybrid optimized 1 6 liter engine with an efficient electric motor and a powerful lithium ion polymer battery delivering an epa estimated 46 mpg combined and 105 mpge.
The base model is a good pick for most shoppers given its many standard tech features.
2017 production begins on the niro plug in hybrid offering the same crossover versatility and hybrid appeal as the niro with the option to go 100 electric.