Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video review:- The Kia Niro is a vehicle that has put a lot into its trim levels and choice of powertrains.
- This review is on the HEV hybrid EV.
- The HEV has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a 32-kilowatt motor, producing 139 horsepower and 195 pounds of torque.
- The PHEV bumps up horsepower to 180.
- The full EV model has 201 horsepower.
- The HEV model gets good gas mileage and can get into the 50s for MPG.
- There are five trim levels on the lower HEV trim levels and the PHEV and EV models have wind and wave trim levels.
- The rear has been a problem, causing body roll but on the highway, the ride is excellent.
- The model has a 6-speed dual clutch transmission, but up a hill it would not shift down.
- The interior is engaging and clean.
- The reviewers like the execution, but the technology is not great.
- It has good usability of cargo space.
