The Kia Niro hybrid is one of the best cars on the market right now

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Business Insider will name its 2017 Car of the Year on November 14, based on 15 finalists. For this post, we look at a car that didn't make the cut, but deserves some recognition.

The Kia Niro Hybrid didn't make Business Insider's Car of the Year list.

But I love this car and think it deserves some recognition. The Niro is Kia's very first shot at a hybrid hatchback-crossover - and Kia did a fantastic job. It checks the boxes for a lot of buyers who want something different and unique without breaking the bank.

Here are the five reasons why I love the Kia Niro hybrid: