2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Tested: Sub Prime

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VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback

PRICE AS TESTED: $35,575 (base price: $28,840)

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 16-valve Atkinson-cycle 1.6-liter inline-4, 104 hp, 109 lb-ft; permanent-magnet synchronous AC motor, 60 hp, 125 lb-ft; combined output, 139 hp, 195 lb-ft; 8.9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 106.3 in
Length: 171.5 in
Width: 71.1 in Height: 60.8 in
Passenger volume: 100 cu ft
Cargo volume: 19 cu ft
Curb weight: 3441 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 9.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 28.9 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 9.1 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 4.9 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 6.3 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 17.0 sec @ 81 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 108 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 182 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.80 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY:
Observed: 39 MPGe
75-mph highway driving, EV/hybrid mode: 70 MPGe/40 mpg
Highway range, EV/hybrid mode: 17/450 miles

EPA FUEL ECONOMY:
Combined/city/highway: 46/48/44 mpg
Combined gasoline+electricity: 105 MPGe
EV range: 26 miles

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