Zero to Niro

Everyone knows that Korean carmakers Hyundai and Kia share the same basic platforms and drivetrains but apart from that, the styling and pricing of their models are rarely similar.

A case in point is the Kia Niro petrol-electric hybrid.

It employs the same 1.6-litre petrol engine and hybrid system as the Hyundai Ioniq but the most obvious difference is its crossover aesthetics. While the Ioniq is a streamlined long-roofed hatch, the Niro gets more conventional but robust crossover styling that presents visual strength.