The "Crossover" With A Plug | 2020 Kia Niro PHEV

The “Crossover” With A Plug | 2020 Kia Niro PHEV

Alex L. Dykes

September 19th, 2020

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Spoiler alert, the Kia Niro is marketed as a crossover but really it’s just a tall hybrid or all-electric hatchback. Kia recently refreshed the Niro with some minors exterior styling tweaks and an upgraded infotainment system with a larger touchscreen on upper trims. Otherwise, the vehicle remains the same under the skin regardless of which version you get.

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