It's no secret that drivers in Reno enjoy a decent selection of new Kia hybrids like the all-electric Soul EV and the sleek new Optima Hybrid. But, while both offer a neat balance of performance and fuel savings, both are simply extensions, built up from other existing models. The 2017 Niro is the very first dedicated hybrid car that the Kia brand has created. The first, they hint, of many.
The Niro is set apart from conventional hybrids by two main things: style and capability. It will offer stunning fuel economy like a hybrid--up to an expected 50 miles…