The 2020 Kia Niro EV comes with a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. basic warranty, a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 10 yr./ 100000 mi. powertrain warranty.Redesigned headlights.EX trim level gets standard 8-inch touchscreen.EX Premium trim now includes 10.25-inch touchscreen.
Pros Lots of standard safety features Plenty of driving range for an affordable EV Fun to drive with zippy acceleration and surprisingly decent handling Clever interior storage options
Cons All-wheel drive isn't available despite crossover styling Leather upholstery is a little stiff
The Kia Niro EV gets more screen space for 2020, and it remains one of the roomiest of the affordable long-range electric vehicles.
Pros Roomy interior Simple, intuitive interface Great infotainment systems Packed with features
Cons Not a $45,000 car in the up-close details Busy ride motions Benchlike front seats Odd center console layout
The 2020 Kia Niro's #6 ranking is based on its score within the Hybrid and Electric SUVs category. It was a finalist for our 2020 Best Hybrid or Electric SUV for the Money award. Currently the Kia Niro has a score of 7.4 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 18 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Excellent fuel economy Spacious interior when compared with subcompact SUVs Intuitive infotainment system
Cons Not available with all-wheel drive Interior not as upscale as rivals’ Unimpressive acceleration
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee appeals for its adventurous side, but it isn’t as roomy as rivals.
Pros Lovely cabin trim Very good front seats Trailhawk off-road skills Lots of active-safety options Good infotainment
Cons Some styling is derivative Fuel economy is just okay 9-speed’s occasional hiccups Interior space arrangement
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee ranked #14 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Jeep Cherokee has a score of 7.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 43 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros User-friendly infotainment system Fantastic off-road abilities First-rate cabin
Cons Meager base engine Low fuel economy estimates Below-average cargo capacity
Pros Prettier face, more powertrain options, added cargo space, off-road chops.
Cons Characterless turbo mill, some chintzy cabin trim, laggardly automatic.
