Video Summary
- The Kia Niro concept was presented in 2013 at the Paris Motor Show, with the model going on sale in 2016.- The plug-in hybrid version arrived on the market in 2017 and the electric model in 2018.
- The model reviewed is the long-range, electric version.
- The Kia e-Niro has an attractive design, although it is a somewhat tall SUV.
- The Niro has a higher seating position but suffers aerodynamically due to the height, impacting efficiency on the highway.
- The high sill requires getting used to, as it can be easy to brush pants against it.
- The tested car was the facelifted model.
- The vehicle has an updated front bumper, daytime running lights, and LED headlights, the latter of which offers effective nighttime illumination.
- The light projection from the headlights is a little unusual.
- The dark blue version has light blue accents, indicating its electric nature.
- The charging port is located on the front and features a CCS/Type 2 connector.
- The large doors offer easy access to the front and rear seats.
- The wheelbase of 2.7 meters is utilized fantastically; good legroom is provided in the back.
- The interior is modern and clean, and features a number of high-quality materials.
- It has an average cargo capacity of 451 liters.
- The interior noise level is rated at 65 decibels, which is low enough to make it comfortable in the city.
- Driving with adaptive cruise control on the highway can require raising voices to converse due to tire noise at higher speeds.
- The available Uvo Connect app allows remote vehicle preheating, as well as monitoring charging status and route planning.
- 305.000 HUF is the amount this additional heating control can cost
- It can be charged using a CCS connector in 42 minutes (20-80%), or a type 2 connector in about 5 hours,
- Two battery versions are offered, a 39.2 kWh and a 64 kWh, coupled with 136 or 204 hp, respectively.
- The 395Nm torque.
- The 0-100km/h is 7.8 seconds for the stronger version and 9.8 seconds for the weaker one.
- WLTP testing rates it at 289 km or 455 km for the long-range version.
- During the review, it used 17.9 kWh / 100km and managed roughly 400 km, driving both in the city and on the highway in cold weather with pre-heating.
- With 105 HUF/kWh on public charging stations, it costs 380 HUF to run 1 km, which equals 4.9 L/100km.
- With a home charger of 35 HUF/kWh, it costs only 2.5 HUF/km, compared to a regular car.
- The government support is required to purchase an expensive car.
- Overall, the Kia Niro EV is a good car.
