The 2023 Kia Niro EV is Not Flashy, Just Great | MotorWeek Road Test
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Like many recent Kias, the compact Niro is available with several levels of electrification, from hybrid, to plug-in hybrid, and even full battery electric. And while we don’t play favorites around here, the full-EV Niro has certainly piqued our interest. So, let’s check out the 2nd-gen of Kia’s unique little EV utility.
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Got my 2023 Kia Niro Ev 'Limited' in July. since then I have driven from Winnipeg to Vancouver island (and back) and from Toronto and back. ONE improvement I have added: I replaced the 'sub woofer' speaker in the trunk with a full size spare! Other than that I have found the car to be 100% what I want in ac car... NO playstation in the front seat!, just a very functional Infotainment screen AND lots of buttons that do all the things I want easy access to... heated seats, mirrors, heated sterring wheel, etc etc. REALLY just like a car but so much so much more fun AND CHEAP TO RUN. Great range! and when I was in B.C. I found the Re-Gen to be unbelievable! Totally satisfied. RE: spare check out '2023 Kia niro spare tire' on youtube!
Always bugs me how Kia puts their rear turn signals way down at ankle level.
@jovar.3649
Жыл бұрын
It’ll result in an expensive fender bender
@kathleensiker7570
Жыл бұрын
I don’t have any problem with it.
@lance_r72
Жыл бұрын
The Carolina squatters will never see those turn signals.
@jovar.3649
Жыл бұрын
@@lance_r72 heh heh
@MaGiKRat420
9 ай бұрын
It's Korean law, I think
Nice vehicle, aside from that terrible glossy black center console.
The “Aeroblade” is hideous. My wife got the SX Touring in all black so you can’t see it. BTW we love it. We’ve had it three months and we’re averaging 51mpg.
@user-yz8ky8nj3g
7 ай бұрын
My Niro Aeroblades are the same colour as the car, BUT those aeroblades actually are responsible for extending your range by creating turbulance behind the car that eliminates much of the drag!
@markhagerman1837
7 ай бұрын
@@user-yz8ky8nj3g I was unaware that the aeroblades are functional. Good to know, thanks.
What if Kia replaced the Niro EV with the EV4 SUV?
wheres the PHEV test?
Have they fixed the Scheduled Charging so that you can charge the car on off-peak cheap electricity? Kia knows about this problem yet there is no solution, they get owners to update software, uodate headunits etc. etc. yet there is still no solution. Seems an easy software fix to start and stop charging at given times, what’s so hard?
C, those are C-pillars
Same price as a Tesla 3. For a few thousand more, you can have a Tesla Y.
$40k and $45k.... I think I will wait!
@paulroper4847
8 ай бұрын
Its $51K in the UK for the top spec - I have one.
Seems like that price is a bit high for what you get. A Tesla Model Y long range is only $43,495 if you qualify for the tax credit.
@stevemcgowen
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't drive Tesla if they were free. Tesla owners are as annoying as militant vegans and the new anti vegans who only eat raw meat and butter. They also have poorer fit and finish than a Lada...
@harriettanthony7352
8 ай бұрын
Sure get a Model Y but you are also buying all the flaws of Tesla cars. The Niro is 'screwed together right' the first time, and Kia does not charge you extra for "X,Y,Z" features, Kia has REAL customer service, REAL places for service{where this writer is its a 02 hour drive, or tow, for services.] & more. This writer has the 2019 model, and its a true winner.
@frankcoffey
8 ай бұрын
@@harriettanthony7352 That same Kia that marks up cars at the dealership, adds on stuff you don't want, has millions of cars recalled for fire risk, and just lost a class action suite over the cars being stolen? No thanks. Have you even seen the Tesla order page? There are no options except paint colors and wheels.
Where’s Ford, Chevy, Honda, and Toyota’s versions?!? Hyundai/ Kia OBVIOUSLY way ahead of the game!! Love my EV6!
Rented one and it has severe torque steer when floored. EVs have a lot more torque and it seems Kia used gas car front end.
I want my SUV to look like a sturdy/utilitarian family mobile vehicle that can pull it's share when the zombie apocalypse hits. This looks like a French Terrier, ain't scaring anyone. :)))
@KenanTurkiye
Жыл бұрын
....ohh, and John is a legend, I guess you all knew that. :)
@manthony225
Жыл бұрын
It's not an SUV. More like a 4 door hatchback
@KenanTurkiye
Жыл бұрын
@@manthony225 True true. I did give it too much credit, it's a mixed class mutt : ) Hence why the ''French'' from the French Buldog, and ''Terrier'' from the Boston Terrier. :))
Overpriced. I'll buy when the price reaches reasonable levels of 31k
For that kind of money, I'd rather wait for the Chevrolet Equinox EV.
You’re looking to buy a 2023 Kia Niro hybrid, my advice is to purchase literally any other car. Three weeks into my four year lease with the temporary tags and plastic still on the floor mats, this car just abruptly stopped in the middle of the road saying hybrid system failure. It has 1100 miles. What a joke.
@wtfbbqbye
9 ай бұрын
what was the issue? Did it get fixed?
@benttoolip
9 ай бұрын
Apparently it needed an all new major part that allows the hybrid system and fuel system to communicate. This happened to a brand new vehicle with less than 1000 miles. It needed to be in the shop for 2 weeks and, the kicker, is they won't let me return in even though it was deeply traumatizing. I recommended NOT KIA if you can help it. Super disappointed in this company.
@benttoolip
9 ай бұрын
Apparently it needed an all new major part that allows the hybrid system and fuel system to communicate. This happened to a brand new vehicle with less than 1000 miles. It needed to be in the shop for 2 weeks and, the kicker, is they won't let me return in even though it was deeply traumatizing. I recommended NOT KIA if you can help it. Super disappointed in this company.@@wtfbbqbye
@MUFC1933
6 ай бұрын
Best car I ever had 👆
A $30k car for $40-45k
Its about time KIA steps it up
@allentoyokawa9068
Жыл бұрын
still junk
@moejr1974
Жыл бұрын
@@allentoyokawa9068 quiet fool
Interior is made from recycled paper????? So it desintegrates over a short time and even faster if it gets wet??? What a great idea😂
@benttoolip
9 ай бұрын
I.... dont think thats how it works lololol
Chick car.
I will never own EV again.. huge waste of time and money
@mahzorimipod
11 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing douche
@harriettanthony7352
8 ай бұрын
This writer doubts your statement
The back of the second-gen Niro is nothing more than a copy of that belonging to the outgoing GMC Terrain.
EV 🤮💩
Rubbish brand
@stevemcgowen
Жыл бұрын
Better than any American brand...
@allentoyokawa9068
Жыл бұрын
@@stevemcgowen Say NO ONE, maybe better than chinese
@harriettanthony7352
8 ай бұрын
@@allentoyokawa9068 This NIRO BEV owner DOES say its better than the current 'crop' of USA made EVs
Still a terrible Kia