Kia finally unveiled the pricing for its brand new hybrid-only crossover. The 2017 Niro starts at $22,890 for the Niro FE. It’s not a penalty box, either — standard equipment includes power front seats and a 7-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It’ll also nail an EPA-estimated 50 mpg combined.
The next trim up is the LX, which costs $23,200. This trim adds keyless entry, push-button start, LED tail lights and roof rails. The EX is one step up. It costs $25,700 and it adds leather seating, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, LED running lights and fog lamps. It’s also got three safety systems — blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and lane-change assist.
Niro commercials are already hitting the airwaves, so it won’t be too long before dealers are stocked up.
A limited-run Launch Edition slots between the EX and the top-tier Touring. This $28,000 Niro features gray alloy wheels, a unique grille, a 10-way power driver’s seat and a larger, 8-inch infotainment system with navigation and Harman Kardon speakers. It’s only available in white or black.
If you’ve got $29,650 burning a hole in your pocket, the Touring might be your best bet. The Niro Touring adds the same power seat and infotainment setup from the Launch Edition, and adds a sunroof, front and rear parking sensors, a heated steering wheel and heated and ventilated seats.
The Niro should be in dealerships across the nation early this year.<\/p>\n