The 2017 Kia Niro is
a subcompact hybrid crossover with an anticipated 50 MPG combined EPA rating and a 600 - mile range.
All - new this year, the Niro is the only dedicated
subcompact hybrid crossover on the market, but there are competitors offering a hybrid trim of their gas models in this segment.
Not exact matches
Subaru said it will offer a plug - in
hybrid version of its Crosstrek
subcompact crossover for the 2019 model year.
There's something for every driver from
hybrid and
subcompact models, mid-size and luxury sedans,
crossovers and SUVs, and pickup trucks.
Subcompact crossover is using a 1.8 - l
hybrid engine in Europe.
In its first full year on the market, the Niro came out ahead on sales: 27,237 for the Kia, 18,390 for the C - Max
hybrid and plug - in combined, and 9,680 for the Prius V. Were it considered simply a subcompact crossover, Niro Hybrid would be No. 7 in sales, where the top three, each with about 100,000 sales last year, were the Subaru CrossTrek, Jeep Renegade, and Honda H
hybrid and plug - in combined, and 9,680 for the Prius V. Were it considered simply a
subcompact crossover, Niro
Hybrid would be No. 7 in sales, where the top three, each with about 100,000 sales last year, were the Subaru CrossTrek, Jeep Renegade, and Honda H
Hybrid would be No. 7 in sales, where the top three, each with about 100,000 sales last year, were the Subaru CrossTrek, Jeep Renegade, and Honda HR - V.
Bracken didn't mention the LF - 1 last month and also held back on whether next year's product announcements include a production version of the UX
subcompact crossover concept that could slot in as an entry - level Lexus, given the discontinuation of the CT
hybrid.
From
subcompact hatchbacks to family sedans and
crossover SUVs, you'll save upfront and at the gas tank when you choose a new Toyota
hybrid.
Additions to the Mitsubishi lineup include the long - awaited Outlander PHEV plug - in
hybrid crossover and a sedan version of the Mirage
subcompact hatchback.
The Niro is a dedicated
hybrid subcompact crossover that is set to hit dealerships in the first part of this year.
In 2018, look for more cars with
hybrid engines, EVs with 200 - plus miles in range, more compact and
subcompact crossovers, and more cars with better fuel economy.
While not the automaker's first foray into
hybrids or electric vehicles (here's looking at you, Kia Soul EV), the Niro
Hybrid is one that's set to go big in its
subcompact -
crossover market.
That said, the Niro could make a big impact in the hot
subcompact crossover market, and no competitor in the non-premium
subcompact crossover segment has a
hybrid or anything that can come close to 50 MPG combined.