2017 Kia Niro Review - HybridCars.com review

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6 жыл бұрын

As Kia’s first dedicated hybrid, the Niro blends very good fuel economy, sporty intentions, and crossover styling.
Proof that it hits a sweet spot is best shown by how many people are buying them, and thus far the 43-50 mpg compact crossover has surpassed three dozen entries in the U.S. hybrid market to fourth-best-seller through September.
Available in five trims, the base FE, LX, EX, Launch Edition Touring and Touring, they all borrow the 1.6-liter hybrid powertrain from sister company Hyundai’s also-new Ioniq Hybrid. The Niro however hides its super fuel-sipping sister’s powertrain in what Kia calls an “un-hybrid.”

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@BetoTheButcher 3 жыл бұрын

Sat in one yesterday, a 2020 version and it's definitely not a crossover, but more of a hatchback. The KIA Seltos (30mpg) is a crossover/SUV

@tonys9413 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video. It’d be really helpful to give your opinion on the Niro plug-in hybrid and compare it to the non plug-in. The advantage of a plug-in for me is that, in my typical daily drive, it’ll be on pure electric for over 80% of the time and still have a gas engine for longer trips. I also expect that the more powerful motor would smooth out transmission and hesitation from a complete stop.

@GJHS67 6 жыл бұрын

The battery pack is under the rear seat, not under the storage area in the back.

@emgee44 3 жыл бұрын

There is a small hesitation in acceleration as was pointed out, but put the car into sport mode for those quick getaways or when merging with fast flowing traffic, and it’s a non issue. I have a 2017 GDi3 model (UK) which is one down from the top of the range GDi4 / Touring model.

@asb81689 6 жыл бұрын

Didn't know about the removal of the 12v battery, that's awesome.

@BetoTheButcher 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen a few used 2017-2019 for $16K-$19K which is great. I may go for a 2019 used.

@land7776 6 жыл бұрын

No mention of the Sport mode, which gives plenty of extra power if needed.

@ronaldckrausejr7762 6 жыл бұрын

Added bonus...

@adrianciobotaru9595 3 жыл бұрын

the battery is under the second row of seats !

@davidm5707 5 жыл бұрын

That's a strange grip you have on the wheel. You don't care to wrap your thumbs around it?

@user-mn1wx8sc5e 6 жыл бұрын

I look for information about electr.magnetic radiation.

@kens97sto171 6 жыл бұрын

my only complaint with this vehicle and a Hyundai ioniq is that you can't get the full Suite of Safety Systems in the base trim. Which quite frankly is the one I would rather have.

@MrWawer 6 жыл бұрын

This car has still 12v battery its on the right hand side in the trunk lol so it is not revolutionary change as you suggest and the large battery is under the rear seats, not below the trunk.