2019 Kia Niro Plugin Hybrid

With three trim levels, you'll have the options you want without having to make too many choices. The 2019 Kia Niro Plugin Hybrid's base trim, the LX, comes with a matte-black radiator grille with satin-chrome trim, and Plugin-exclusive blue accents on the front and rear bumpers. Other not-so-basic exterior features on the base trim include roof rails, projector-beam headlights, fog lights, and 16-inch alloy wheels with full covers. Upgrade to the EX for heated, power-folding outside mirrors with integrated LED turn-signal indicators; and high-intensity discharge headlights. The top-level EX Premium adds perks like a gloss-black radiator grille with chrome trim and LED automatic headlights.

The 2019 Kia Niro Plugin Hybrid is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a full parallel hybrid system and dual continuously variable valve timing, creating a combined 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. This engine, combined with a lithium-ion polymer battery and dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic, offers optimal fuel efficiency. Performance All 2019 Niro Plugin Hybrid trim levels come with front-wheel drive. The intelligent braking system takes energy from braking and recycles it into an electric charge to provide more power to the battery. This system and the hybrid engine work together to provide a staggering 105 combined miles per gallon. An 11.3-gallon fuel tank coupled with this kind of mileage means you can go farther with fewer stops. You can choose between two different driving modes — eco or sport — for ideal handling and efficiency in various scenarios. Eco mode will maximize your fuel efficiency, while sport mode offers more power with a bit of a kick.

All 2019 Niro Plugin Hybrid trim levels come with front-wheel drive. The intelligent braking system takes energy from braking and recycles it into an electric charge to provide more power to the battery. This system and the hybrid engine work together to provide a staggering 105 combined miles per gallon. An 11.3-gallon fuel tank coupled with this kind of mileage means you can go farther with fewer stops. You can choose between two different driving modes — eco or sport — for ideal handling and efficiency in various scenarios. Eco mode will maximize your fuel efficiency, while sport mode offers more power with a bit of a kick.

Kia's UVO infotainment system comes standard on a 7-inch touch screen with a six-speaker sound system and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Upgrade to the EX Premium for a larger touch screen and a Harman/Kardon surround-sound system with eight speakers and an integrated subwoofer. Hands-free connectivity and voice command allow you to access your favorite music and apps, as well as use the available integrated navigation system without taking your hands off the wheel. A dual-zone automatic climate-control system comes standard with all of the 2019 Niro Plugin Hybrid trims. When the driver is the only person in the car, the Driver Only mode can be turned on to focus the climate control on the driver's seat to save energy. Upgraded interior features like leather trim, power-adjustable seating, and more are available with upper-level trims.

Several active safety features come standard, while a few are only available in higher trim levels. A blind-spot monitoring system and forward-collision warning system keep an eye on the sides and front of your vehicle to keep you safe from potential collisions. Lane-change assist and lane-keep assist will alert you when you're drifting from your lane without properly signaling and help correct your steering if needed. Other active safety systems include intelligent cruise control and rear cross-traffic alert with emergency braking.