Video Summary
Here are the summary points:- There are plug-in hybrid and mild hybrid versions of the Kia Niro, but the all-electric Niro EV is recognizable by its smooth-off grille.
- The Niro EV is a five-seat, mid-size, SUV-like car with practicality.
- Plenty of space is available inside for up to five adults with excellent headroom and a good-sized boot. The new one is slightly more roomy inside.
- There are 10 1/4-inch screens available. The 8-inch screen on the lowest-spec versions doesn't look as nice.
- Many buttons are available as compared to modern rivals with touchscreens.
- Some plastics inside feel cost-conscious.
- There have been issues with the voice recognition system, but it seems it has been fixed.
- The car is solid and reliable.
- For the smaller battery version, there is 180-mile claimed range with a smaller motor.
- There is a 282-mile range in the rest of the range with the 64-kilowatt hour battery.
- The smaller battery versions will be the cheapest second-hand ENiro that you’ll find.
- The Niro has a Peak charging rate of 77 kilowatts.
- A full charge at home will take around nine hours on a home wall box.
- The old E-Niro is faster than the new version.
- The 64 kilowatt has 201 brake horsepower, is surprisingly perky to drive, with more than enough power for overtaking.
- There is an A-rated efficiency award on offer.
- Be sure to do your sums when figuring costs.
- The reviewer may prefer this version and it might be worth considering given a seven-year warranty.
- With supply issues with the car industry, it may be hard to get a bargain.
- If taxis like it, it is probably a safe bet.
- When purchasing, compare to a new Niro EV.
