2019 Kia Niro PHEV 12,000-Mile Update | MotorWeek Long Term
Another month has passed with our long-term 2019 Kia Niro PHEV. But, it was a busy one, with a quick trip to the Midwest adding almost 3,000-miles to its odo for a total of just over 12,000 miles.
"At this point we feel comfortable with how the Niro Plug-In drives. We've gotten used to its regenerative braking feel how the hybrid system reacts in most situations. Now, we're working on strategies to get the most out of the all-electric range. Some use it all at once by keeping the car in full EV, others like to spread it out by going in and out of hybrid mode. Either way, it's nice to have options."
With so many new highway miles, as well as working its 1.6-liter I4-based powertrain overtime to get over Western Maryland?s mountains, fuel economy has dropped. Still our average of 56.4 miles-per-gallon is commendable for any model with such a roomy interior. We just wish the gas tank held more than 11.4 gallons.
Our year-long test is far from over, but already the Niro PHEV has proved to be one of the most perfectly practical small cars we?ve driven.
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