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Kia unveils new Niro SUV as EV race heats up

Kia Niro 2nd-gen — The second-generation Kia Niro EV is pictured at the Seoul auto show. (KIA)

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November 25, 2021 11:11 AM

Kia unveiled the new Niro compact SUV with full-electric and hybrid powertrains as the automaker and its affiliate Hyundai seek to catch up in the EV market.

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