CARS.COM — Kia’s first dedicated hybrid vehicle is the new-for-2017 Niro. The compact hatchback has seating for five and is offered in four trims: FE, LX, EX and Touring. FE models get an EPA-estimated 52/49/50 mpg city/highway/combined, while the LX and EX return 51/46/49 mpg. The Touring is behind those two with an estimated 46/40/43 mpg rating. Compared to other hybrids, like the Toyota Prius, it has more toned-down styling. How do its fuel-economy numbers and road manners match up? Watch the video for more.
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