The Kia Niro Is The Hybrid SUV That Saves You The Most On Fuel Over 5 Years "The Kia Niro Is Designed To Save Money. Delivering the highest five-year fuel-cost savings of any self-charging hybrid SUV on the market (bigger or smaller), the compact crossover stretches out every gallon of fuel and carries on its mandate of reducing the cost of ownership, starting with its sub-$30,000 purchase price. And, there’s no required external charging routine—just fill it up and go."
Yea - maybe post a link with EPA numbers to give a basis of comparison. Kia / Niro build some great cars with great warranties, but to de facto claim they are the highest mileage utility vehicle? Perhaps it should say small utility vehicle? Then also distinguish whether it's a plug-in versus regular hybrid? Example: it's Spring time. That means less AC or heat. Our Pacifica MPGe (averaging over 400 Mi increments) gauge reads out thusly as of today; But in the dead of Winter where temps can drop below 0°f - the ICE kicks on for that measly 10 or 15 minute trip which will drag that 400 Mi efficiency averages down into the low 40s MPG range. Still very decent for the volume of cargo that minivans can schlep around. Hot summer AC effects efficiency in the summer, as well as very short trips. Searching fuel economy.gov, Kia claims efficiency in the high 40s for fuel economy. On the other hand car review sites, (Car & Driver example follows) say that's exaggerated. .
to compare gas savings to other cars, i suppose you would need all the specs. i take it that 'self charging hybrid' is their term for no plug
Not surprising with some thought. The Niro is probably to most wagon like small crossover available. Then Kai paid attention to aerodynamics. The latest model matches the drag coefficient of a sedan, perhaps even the gen1 Prius.
