Video Summary
Here’s the summary:- The car’s range was estimated at 33 miles on a charge, which the reviewer found to be better than expected.
- The reviewer drove the car in EV+ power train mode, which is engaged by holding the center console button.
- The electric motor in the Kia Nero provides 83 horsepower, and 150 pounds of torque.
- The car was reported to have a 1.6-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine and a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
- The Kia has a standard J-plug socket mounted in the driver side front fender, not the grill like the Nero EV.
- The interior is well-crafted and spacious.
- The car has abundant amenities, a respectable range, and is a P-H-E-V for value.
- The Niro EV is better than the Niro P-H-E-V, but this is still an excellent crossover.
- The Kia has a Cushy and well-crafted cabin.
- The Kia has a sunroof and 18-inch wheels.
- The car’s performance could be better, but is not a deal breaker.
- Charging is quick with a Kia estimate of 2 hours and 45 minutes to replenish the battery from a level 2 AC charger.
- No CCS plug or Chademo port, therefore you can't DC fast charge.
- Has no internal combustion coarseness.
- The Niro EVs steals the show.
- The base price is $35,165.
- The test model was priced at $41,635.
