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OLD STAGER BROUGHT TO EV GUNFIGHT

THE Kia Niro is the Korean carmaker’s first electrified model to arrive in Australia, and is offered with a choice of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric powertrains.

We tested the plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which sits in the middle of the range in terms of pricing and eco-friendliness, to see whether it offers a happy middle-ground – or otherwise.

The first thing you notice about the Niro is that it looks a little dated because, well, it is. While new to Australia, it

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