Kia Niro (DE). 2016–21 (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/F, 1580 cm³–1·56 kWh petrol–electric hybrid, 8·9 kWh–1580 cm³ electric–petrol hybrid (I4 DOHC) 39·2, 64 kWh electric. Kia entry into the hybrid market to complement the Hyundai Ioniq (AE), with lightweight construction using steel and aluminium. Dual-clutch automatic transmission with electric motor. Batteries located under the seats. Safe, with attention to detail in the interior. Roomy with reasonable handling, but very much a city car despite the SUV profile.

Manufacturing location: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, Korea

Marque: Kia | Model: Kia Niro | Successor: Kia Niro (SG2)