The 2017 Kia Niro is Kia's first dedicated hybrid, for which Kia does not want it to look or even feel like the typical gas-electric vehicles already on the market. In fact: "Kia says its goal with the Niro is to provide a vehicle that doesn't behave or look like a typical gas-electric vehicle, and create a new segment by combining hybrid efficiency with a body that boasts crossover traits," writes the staff at Road Show by CNET. "The result is what the Korean automaker is calling a hybrid utility vehicle -- simply put, a small hybrid crossover.
Inside, the Niro equips a UVO3 infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This way, you can access your favorite apps, listen to music or send a message--hands free. On the topic of technology, the Niro also features available safety technologies like lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and rear traffic alert.
The Kia Niro is expected to arrive in showrooms later this year.