Kia’s Cheapest Hybrid SUV Isn’t The Bargain Corolla Cross Rival It Once Was

For 2027, Kia gave the Niro a mild facelift both inside and out. It also dropped the electric model altogether, leaving only the conventional hybrid model. The facelift also brings a price increase, and it’s a substantial one this year, one that practically erases its price advantage over one of its closest rivals.