Niro PHEV

In addition to a city-friendly size and an affordable starting price, the 2024 Kia Niro Hybrid boasts fashionable styling that's as eye-catching as it is tasteful. The entry-level Niro Hybrid is powered by a 139-hp 1.6-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain which is admittedly rather poky, but if you want more power there's a plug-in-hybrid version with 180 ponies and a 33-mile electric driving-range estimate. Inside, the Niro's contemporary image continues, with a cabin that's equally as chic as the exterior. Kia has used sustainable materials where possible, including the upholstery and the headliner, the latter of which incorporates eucalyptus leaves. Road manners are agreeable—if somewhat forgettable—but the Niro feels right at home in urban environments, nailing its mission and earning itself a 2024 Editors' Choice award. If you're looking to go all-electric, Kia also sells a Niro EV; we review that model separately.