This past week, the well-informed and high-mile gleaned staff of Autoblog penned down some material about the eco-friendly and feature-filled PHEV, which is a vehicle that is oh-so-easy to be affectionate about. Many out there are searching for a vehicle that in all ways screams “normal”, and we can definitely relate to the fact that many who have been bitten by the Prius bug may be perpetually bored by their choice. Autoblog celebrated the way in which there is not a lagging throttle response, that will immediately hamper drive ability, and heartily contributes to the plausible 49 mpg rating.
One thing the gang from Autoblog lamented is that the Sport mode is “perfect for the moments when you want a little zest from your plug-in hybrid”, and that at the end of the day, this is one incredibly efficient vehicle. Not “looking like a slug” as other hybrids do makes it automatically more viable than others, and all of us here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis are adamant about its value and usefulness. Cargo capacity was ranked standout by the publication as well, and the 19.4 feet of available space behind the back seat is more functional since its boxier. Anyone looking to see exactly what type of passenger space is available, may be pleasantly surprised to see that a pair of 6-footers should be able to fit both front and back.
Many customers need the SUV body style to get what they want, and as the reviewers note here, it meets the “errand-getting, fuel-sipping urban runabout M.O. Of a plug-in hybrid without being weird, annoying, or depressing”. One important draw for buyers is what the analysts at Car and Driver deemed “Pounds without a Penalty”: due to the extra off-the-line surge provided by the more powerful electric motor, the added extra 177 pounds allow the Niro to greatly improve upon its dynamic character. Feeling more stable and planted on rough roads is the name of the game, and the six-speed dual-clutch automatic does the job at hand well.
The interior features the very clean and ergonomic dashboard with easy-to-use infotainment controls, and buttons as well as knobs that are arranged logically. Come to visit us soon, and see how the EX Premium model is one of the best-equipped hybrids in the business: an 8.0-inch touchscreen with navigation, heated and cooled front seats as well as a heated steering wheel, and adaptive cruise control make for a great package as far as features are concerned. There's a lot to love here: as an excited new owner of a Niro, you are not only lessening your footprint on the planet, but showing others that you lead by example with your daily driving choice. Priced right for anyone who is looking to add the best in a conscious car to their regimen, the Niro is a step forward for times when doing so matters the most!