Kia Niro hyBrid CroSsover To cOst From £21,295

We've been impressed with the first hybrid drive in us, and with a starting price of more than £ 21,000, it is one of the most interesting hybrids on the market

1. Kia's first hybrid in the UK; CO2 emissions from 88g / km
2. Four-range models will run from £ 21.295 to £ 26.995
3. Car is covered by Kia's usual seven-year warranty

The new Kia Niro hybrid will cost from £ 21.295 when it goes on sale on August 8, the company has confirmed. That means the crossover - the first hybrid to be sold by Kia in the UK - will start from a lower price than the country's best-known hybrid, the Toyota Prius.

At the heart of the Niro - the which is about the same length as a Nissan Qashqai - is a petrol / electric powertrain that combines a 1.6-liter petrol engine and an electric engine driving through a six-speed double-clutch automatic transmission. That translates to average fuel economy of as much as 74.3mpg and CO2 emissions as low as 88g / km.

Usually, the two parts work together, but the car can run on electric power only for brief periods of time. And, Although Kia says there will be no petrol-only version of the Niro, the company has confirmed that a plug-in hybrid version - with a larger range on electric power only - will go on sale next year.

Foe the time being, the Niro comes in four trims, with the regular 1, 2, and 3 joined by a special 'First Edition'. All come with a Lane Keep Assist System, Cruise Control, DAB radio and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control and all-round electric windows.

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On top this, 2 Also has a touch-screen sat-nav system, a reversing camera, part-leather upholstery and automatic wipers, while 3 adds a larger touch-screen, bigger alloys and black leather upholstery. The First Edition models stands out with its unique gray leather trim, white interior trim inserts and an electric sunroof, as well as extra safety equipment (Autonomous Emergency Braking, a Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Smart Cruise Control).

Not only does it cost more to buy - the third and First Edition cost £ 24.695 and £ 26.995, respectively - the extra equipment on the top two trim levels Also has a significant effect on economy and emissions. The rise of CO2 emissions to 101g / km, while average economy drops to 64.2mpg.

Like all Kias, the Niro comes with a seven-year / 100,000-mile warranty - the best on any hybrid available in Britain - and IS ALSO available with Kia's Care-3 and Care-3 Plus servicing packages, the which offer retail customers fixed- cost of servicing for three or five years. All These packages are fully transferable if the car is sold.

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