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2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Set to Thrill Eco-Minded Drivers!
Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
Availability and Specs of the 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
The best athletes and artists don’t give up when they’ve reached a high level of excellence. They tend to get back to work to see how they can top themselves. It’s much the same with the upcoming 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid, which will take the excellence and features of the 2017 Kia Niro hybrid and up the eco-friendly ante with a new electric driving mode and the ability to charge the vehicle when you’re not driving it!
When the 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid hits lots in the coming months, we will see a next level in reduced emissions and another feather in Kia’s cap for our brand’s continuing commitment to environmentally-friendly vehicles!
Read on for specs and release details for the 2018 Niro Plug-In Hybrid!
What Information Can You Ask Alexa about the 2017 Kia Niro?
Friday, August 4th, 2017
What is the Kia Niro Skill with Amazon’s Alexa?
The 2017 Kia Niro revolutionized the auto industry with its versatility and of course, its fuel economy, with the cargo room of a crossover but the fuel economy of a hybrid car. This makes it a unique and value-packed vehicle, with its 54.5 cubic feet for cargo and its 50 combined MPG in its base trim and at least 40 MPG combined in all of its trim levels!
So how can you learn more about this wonder vehicle? You can go to the dealership or give them a call, or you can research the standard way online, but now there is a new way to learn about the features and availability of the 2017 Niro (and we assume future models, like the 2018 Niro Plug-In Hybrid, due to hit lots later in 2017) and it’s with Amazon’s Alexa!
So what is Alexa, and how can you use it? Read on for the ways the Kia Niro Skill and the Alexa digital assistant can make life easier, and more eco-friendly, for you, as we look at what features you can learn about the vehicle, and how to get the Niro Skill feature!
Find the Ideal Color Scheme for Kia’s Hybrid Crossover, the Niro!
Monday, May 15th, 2017
2017 Kia Niro Exterior and Interior Color Schemes and Paint Choices
The impressive 2017 Kia Niro is an all-new hybrid crossover with the handling of a sedan but with the cargo space and options of an SUV, with 54.5 cubic feet in back for your items. And did we mention it averages an eco-friendly 52 mpg city and 49 mpg highway in its base trim?
Not only does this fun vehicle save you money at the pump and provide a nice driving experience with UVO eServices, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and many other cool tech items, it comes with some visually-appealing color options that will thrill everyone from passing strangers to your closest friends!
Read on for the breakdown of the exterior and interior color choices for the 2017 Kia Niro!
The Fantastic Four Have Nothing on Kia’s Four Eco-Hero Models!
Wednesday, April 26th, 2017
Kelley Blue Book Top Hybrids Under $40,000 2017 Kia Niro Optima Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid
Earth Day (4/22 in 2017) is a special time of year to recognize efforts to preserve the Earth, plant trees and to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. In the automotive world, some of the best vehicles on the planet that serve to preserve the planet are under the Kia banner, and Kelley Blue Book is recognizing four of them by naming them to lists like “10 Best Hybrid Cars Under $40,000” (2017 Optima Hybrid and 2017 Niro hybrid crossover), “5 Best Plug-In Hybrid Cars Under $40,000” (2017 Optima Plug-In Hybrid) and “5 Best Electric Cars Under $40,000” (2017 Soul EV).
We’ll take a closer look at these four vehicles and what their advantages and features are, so stay tuned after the page break!
Specs, Features: 2017 Kia Niro
Who Does Voice-Overs for the New Kia Niro Super Bowl Teaser Commercials?
Thursday, January 19th, 2017
Melissa McCarthy 2017 Kia Niro Commercials Many Names Needs Wants
What’s your favorite Melissa McCarthy performance? As the lovable cook Sookie in “Gilmore Girls”? As Susan Cooper in “Spy”? Maybe you’ve heard of a little movie called “Ghostbusters” which rocketed out of the screen last summer and into our hearts, and which McCarthy starred in?
Whatever you’ve seen her in, you won’t soon forget, because she is funny – memorably so. We anticipate that same great blend of audacity and humor in the series of Kia commercials for the first-ever 2017 Kia Niro hybrid, including an upcoming Super Bowl ad, that McCarthy will be featured in. We have the video for the first two ads, “Needs & Wants” and “Many Names,” with the major Super Bowl ad upcoming for a wide release during the game on Feb. 5, 2017.
How Do the Kia Hybrids Compare in Available Power, Fuel Economy?
Monday, December 19th, 2016
HP and MPG 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Optima Plug-In 2017 Niro
Kia’s new hybrid class promises to be its best yet, with more new models coming on the horizon. But first things first: The three models that are either already on the lot or soon will be, the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid, 2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid, and 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle.
The three hybrid vehicles usher in a new era of eco-friendly mastery for certain, and we’ll compare their specs like their MPG, horsepower and other features.
All-New Optima Hybrid Promises Eco-Friendly Performance, Style
Friday, November 11th, 2016
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Available Colors Specs and Features
Do you remember, back in February, when the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid made its debut? Back then, we began to crave the blend of Euro-sport style and eco-friendly performance that only this vehicle could bring. Now, it’s here, and it’s showing up on lots all over, including Boucher Kia of Racine WI.
We’ll take a look at the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid’s available exterior color options, as well as some of its specs and features.
How Will the Niro Hybrid Compare with Toyota, Honda Hybrids?
Wednesday, October 26th, 2016
2017 Kia Niro vs. 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. 2017 Honda HR-V
If you thought the small SUV / crossover vehicle class was hot right now, just wait until you see the HUV (Hybrid Utility Vehicle) segment take over car shoppers’ hearts and minds in the coming months.
And while this buzz will surely be because of already-available models like the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and the 2017 Honda HR-V, it is one model in particular that will amp this party up to the next level: The 2017 Kia Niro, set to hit lots like ours in the Milwaukee WI area in the first quarter of 2017. While we wait with great anticipation for this amazing all-new vehicle to arrive, we have a table that compares specs of these three hybrid crossovers so you can find the perfect, environmentally-friendly ride!
2017 Kia Optima Plug-in Revealed at Chicago Auto Show
Monday, February 22nd, 2016
It’s auto show season and Kia has stepped up their eco-friendly model with the 2017 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid revealed at the Chicago Auto Show. This fuel efficient plug-in is one of Kia’s four hybrid models that comprise the company’s EcoDynamic sub-brand. Kia Motors America has already announced their intentions of expanding this model lineup to include 11 models by the year 2020.
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2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show
Thursday, February 11th, 2016
Designed at Kia’s California site, Kia’s auto show headliner that everyone has been waiting impatiently for has arrived. The 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle has been revealed at the Chicago Auto Show in all of its hybrid glory. The “no-compromise” vehicle has both innovative styling and the best possible combination of fuel economy, functionality and driver experience.
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