It s a striking hatchback that combines the practicality of a crossover with the eco cred of a clever hybrid system.
Kia eco hybrid 2018.
Range charging and battery life.
The kia niro self charging hybrid employs a parallel hybrid system that switches between petrol and electric power or uses a combination of both and charges the battery whenever it can.
Base ex and plug in hybrid ex.
Kia calls the niro a hybrid utility vehicle and says it competes with subcompact suvs even though it s only offered with front wheel drive.
Everything from idle speed to shifting is directly affected by the active eco system.
Kia s first european built plug in hybrid adds an ecological dimension to the sportswagon s athletic design and spaciousness.
What s new for 2020.
Kia s full parallel hybrid system combines a hybrid optimized 1 6 liter engine with an efficient electric motor and a powerful lithium ion polymer battery delivering an epa estimated 46 mpg combined and 105 mpge.
The kia active eco system has agency in multiple systems throughout your kia.
The 2018 kia optima hybrid is available in three trim levels.
However most classmates have more.
The base model is a good pick for most shoppers given its many standard tech features.
Kia updates the niro hybrid and plug in hybrid.
Kia starts building the first optima plug in hybrid essentially giving the optima hybrid the ability to go fully electric.
2017 production begins on the niro plug in hybrid offering the same crossover versatility and hybrid appeal as the niro with the option to go 100 electric.
Other competitors include the toyota prius.
The system is seamless and responsive while achieving co2 emissions as low as 86 g km.
Available as a hybrid or plug in hybrid the 2018 kia niro has best in class fuel economy superb crash test scores and a good predicted reliability rating.
But what s it.
By lowering idle speed and lowering rpm levels for shift points the eco system can add miles per gallon for both highway and city travelling.