It has been more than a century since automobiles became part of the fabric of human society, and in many ways we are still waiting for an automotive future that we were promised would have arrived by now. Where are the flying cars" The self-driving cars that are truly autonomous" The hydrogen fuel-cell cars that aren?t limited-production specials or concepts" We may have to wait for years before we can safely update our Facebook status in a traffic jam, but at least one part of a vehicular future that once seemed far off has now been achieved: there are affordable, desirable cars that approach 50 mpg on the highway. The Kia Niro is not alone in that rarefied air?see the Toyota Prius and the Hyundai Ioniq?but the Niro may be the most versatile of the bunch. Available for now as either a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid?an electric vehicle (EV) is in the offing?the Niro is also that most desired of things: a crossover. With a high seating position, a little extra ground clearance, and a versatile cargo hold, the Niro is a good choice for buyers who want it all. Just as long as they don?t want all-wheel drive, too. READ MORE ??
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