Kia Niro
✓The better of the two available hybrid subcompact SUVs
✓chic and well-equipped cabin
✓fuel-sipping powertrain.
✗Sorely lacking athleticism
✗noisy on the highway
✗doesn't quite measure up to its EPA fuel economy estimates.
Kia Niro - Common Problems →Suzuki S-Cross
✓Suitable for urban traffic and the local mountainous roads
✓Relatively high reliability for the price
✓High reliability and relatively low maintenance costs for a Japanese vehicle
✓Relatively large cargo trunk (430 liters) for the small SUV segment
✗Limited customer service and garage coverage locally
✗Low spare parts availability during peak periods
✗The 1.5-liter engine is relatively weak (113 hp) and struggles on inclines
