Video Summary
- The Kia Niro is positioned as a city crossover, although it looks more like a hatchback with higher clearance.- The battery pack placement reduces its clearance. Hybrid versions do not have that issue.
- It's a European model with 64 kWh capacity.
- The specific model reviewed has full LED headlights, front and rear parktronic, assist cameras, as well as light and rain sensors.
- The car is equipped with a sunroof and roof rails.
- It offers automatic folding mirrors upon exiting the vehicle and keyless entry, though only on the front doors.
- The trunk opens automatically, but without a servo drive, therefore it needs to be opened manually.
- Wheel arches and lower door areas have plastic protection.
- Front bumpers are plastic and reasonably high off the ground.
- The charging hatch is located on the front and may freeze over in cold weather.
- The car can charge with up to 11 kW on AC and comes equipped with a three-phase European connector.
- On DC charging it can take up to 77-80 kw.
- The battery has a thermal management system for both cooling and heating.
- The reviewer has driven 2,221 km and consumed 14.5 kWh per 100 km, a combination of city and highway driving.
- The car has a GBL sound system, but there's a less desirable feature of a rear camera that is not hidden and lacks a washer.
- The front driver's seat is electric, but the passenger's is manual. All seats are leather.
- A key advantage is the Adaptive Cruise Control, almost as reliable as the one in the reviewers previous car, electric Golf.
- It is better than the previous electric Golf as it tracks driving markings well.
- The stated range of this car on a full charge is around 500 km.
- Overall, the reviewer likes the car and recommends it. It cost around $40,000.
