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View Photos of the 2024 Kia Niro PHEV

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In the interest of expanding our long-term experience with plug-in hybrids, a segment that keeps growing in popularity as it splits the difference between EVs and hybrids, we welcome a 2024 Kia Niro PHEV to our fleet for 40,000 miles.

The Kia Niro PHEV pairs a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gas engine with an 83-hp electric motor sandwiched between the engine and automatic transmission.

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While the gas engine itself only produces 104 horsepower and 106 pound-feet of torque, net output for the combined powertrain is a solid 180 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.

2024 kia niro phev long term
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We opted for the SX Touring trim, which starts at $41,515, or $5750 more than the base trim.

2024 kia niro phev long term
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SX Touring models get larger wheels, a power sunroof, a power liftgate, an upgraded audio system, and front seats with both heating and ventilation.

2024 kia niro phev long term
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We tossed in some $175 carpeted floor mats and a $95 cargo mat, bringing our grand total to $41,785.

2024 kia niro phev long term
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The Niro arrived with its break-in completed, so we were able to test it right away.

2024 kia niro phev long term
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The Niro PHEV made it to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds and finished the quarter mile in 15.8 seconds at 89 mph.

2024 kia niro phev long term
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The Niro's interior is pretty straightforward, offering a mix of touchscreen and physical controls.

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The seats aren't too bad either!

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Keep going to check out even more pictures of our long-term 2024 Kia Niro PHEV.

2024 kia niro phev long term
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2024 Kia Niro PHEV

2024 kia niro phev long term
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2024 Kia Niro PHEV

2024 kia niro phev long term
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2024 Kia Niro PHEV

2024 kia niro phev long term
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2024 Kia Niro PHEV

2024 kia niro phev long term
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2024 Kia Niro PHEV

2024 kia niro phev long term
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2024 Kia Niro PHEV

2024 kia niro phev long term
Michael Simari - Car and Driver

2024 Kia Niro PHEV

2024 kia niro phev long term
Michael Simari - Car and Driver

2024 Kia Niro PHEV

2024 kia niro phev long term
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2024 Kia Niro PHEV

2024 kia niro phev long term
Michael Simari - Car and Driver

2024 Kia Niro PHEV

2024 kia niro phev long term
Michael Simari - Car and Driver

2024 Kia Niro PHEV

2024 kia niro phev long term
Michael Simari - Car and Driver

2024 Kia Niro PHEV

2024 kia niro phev long term
Michael Simari - Car and Driver

2024 Kia Niro PHEV

2024 kia niro phev long term
Michael Simari - Car and Driver

2024 Kia Niro PHEV

2024 kia niro phev long term
Michael Simari - Car and Driver

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