Kia News
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However you choose to view the 2017 Kia Niro hybrid—Kia says it's a crossover utility, we call it a wagon—it's a good-looking and relatively capacious small car. The debate over segments comes because the Niro has neither the ground clearance of a utility vehicle nor available all-wheel drive, making it more of a wagon or "square hatchback" to us. After our first drive last December, we've now been able to spend several days and 545 miles in a Niro to get a sense of what it's like to live with. DON'T MISS: 2017 Kia Niro - full review Unusually for the Northeast, temperatures...
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All-electric Kia Niro EV to come in 2018, says Kia exec (updated)
South Korean carmakers Hyundai and Kia often share the underpinnings of their vehicles, though there's no "badge engineering" and the two brands compete in the marketplace. The recent Kia Niro hybrid wagon and the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid hatchback, for instance, share the same powertrain, platform...
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2017 Kia Niro hybrid 'crossover' wagon priced from $23,800
Almost a year after it was unveiled at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, the 2017 Kia Niro hybrid is finally going on sale. The Niro is Kia's first dedicated hybrid vehicle, and the Korean carmaker has taken an unusual tack in describing its new model. Kia calls the Niro a crossover, but its relatively...
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2017 Kia Niro hybrid: first drive report
According to its maker, the 2017 Kia Niro is the first "crossover hybrid vehicle" sold in the U.S.—but what does that really mean? We drove150 miles in two different versions of the top-of-the-line Niro Touring model two weeks ago, and concluded that the Niro represents an interesting package...
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Kia to boost hybrid, electric offerings, add fuel cell in 2020
Kia will add a fuel-cell car around 2020, as well as more hybrid and plug-in electric models.
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New Kia Rio subcompact debuts at Paris Motor Show
The next-generation Kia Rio debuted at the 2016 Paris Motor Show.
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The Kia Soul EV may get a range increase as part of an upcoming refresh.
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More details, photos of new Kia Rio to debut at Paris Motor Show
Subcompact hatchbacks and sedans may be a minor part of the U.S. market, but they're hugely important in the rest of the world. So the launch of a new generation of Kia Rio during next month's media days at the Paris Motor Show is worthy of note, even if some U.S. drivers and dealers yawn. The new...
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Kia to focus on hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles before electrics, chief engineer says
Kia has no plans to develop a "Tesla fighter" electric car at this time, the carmaker's engineering boss says.
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2017 Kia Niro preview
The 2017 Kia Niro hybrid crossover goes on sale later this year.
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2017 Kia Niro hybrid SUV: are electric, AWD versions in the works?
The 2017 Kia Niro, slated to go on sale late this year, will be Kia’s first dedicated hybrid, for which there's an entirely unique body style. Yet compared to other such hybrid-exclusive vehicles, like the Toyota Prius family, the former Honda Insight, and the upcoming Hyundai...
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2017 Kia Optima Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid on sale this fall
The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid go on sale this fall.
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The 2017 Kia Niro "hybrid utility vehicle" revealed this morning at the Chicago Auto Show marks the South Korean brand's ambitious entry into dedicated hybrids. While dedicated hybrids have traditionally been hatchbacks--think Honda Insight, Toyota Prius, even the plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt--none have yet been designed as crossover utility vehicles. Even better, Kia promises that there's a Niro plug-in hybrid version coming after the conventional hybrid launches late this year. DON'T MISS: 2017 Kia Optima Hybrids: Details On 27-Mile Plug-In Hybrid Given that the larger, heavier Kia Optima...
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2017 Kia Optima Hybrids: Details On 27-Mile Plug-In Hybrid, Live Photos And Video
Kia aims for a 25-percent increase in its U.S. fleet-wide fuel efficiency by 2020; and the new 2017 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), introduced today at the Chicago Auto Show and due later this year, are key additions to the brand’s lineup to achieve that. Although the new...
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Kia Niro 'Hybrid Utility Vehicle' First Photos Revealed At Detroit Auto Show
As part of its parent company's push into hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric vehicles, Kia will introduce what it calls a 'hybrid utility vehicle' at next month's Chicago Auto Show. Today, at the more influential Detroit Auto Show, the Korean company released the images of that vehicle...
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Kia Soul EV Sales Expand Again, To Four Northeast States
The 2016 Kia Soul EV will be offered in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland.
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Hyundai, Kia Do It All: Electrics, Hybrids, Prius Fighters, Hydrogen, Even Diesel
When it comes to advanced automotive technology, most global carmakers are placing their bets with care. Toyota is all-in for hydrogen fuel cells, while Nissan is betting on battery-electric vehicles for its future. GM too is on the plug-in side of the ledger, while other makers hang back more...
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2016 Kia Soul EV To Go On Sale In Oregon, Washington; Some Dealers Get DC Quick Charging
Kia will sell its electric car in two more states.
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The Kia Soul EV will soon be sold in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii.
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You Shouldn't Want To Buy A Kia Soul EV, Says Kia Dealer
It's often said that one of the bigger impediments to sales of electric cars is car dealerships. Among plug-in car shoppers, stories abound of salespeople who know little or nothing about electric vehicles, misrepresent their abilities, and aggressively steer shoppers away from them toward gasoline...
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2015 Kia Soul EV Electric Car Recalled For Fragile Accelerator Pedal
The 2015 Kia Soul EV is being recalled for an accelerator pedal that could break when pushed hard.
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Kia Soul EV A Big Hit In CA; Sales To Expand Sooner Than Planned
Kia plans to expand sales of the Soul EV pending an increase in production capacity.
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Kia Trail'ster e-AWD Soul Hybrid Concept Unveiled At Chicago Auto Show
At the very first automaker press conference of the Chicago Auto Show, Kia pulled the wraps off its Trail'ster Concept: an all-wheel-drive hybrid versions of its Soul that uses an electric motor to power the rear wheels. Bolder styling cues, a ride height more than 2 inches higher, and a fully...
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New 2016 Kia Optima Sedan To Debut At Geneva Motor Show
A concept previewing the next-generation Kia Optima will debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.
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