2019 Kia Niro EV - The Game Changing EV?

[@brianboru1975]

We leased a 2019 Niro EV EX and are absolutely thrilled with the car. It's actually getting much higher range than Kia disclosed. We're averaging 265-270 miles on a full charge and we live in S. CA with the air con on at all times. Others are reporting 300. The base model EX gave us all the safety tech we were looking for including smart cruise control with stop and go which is terrific for CA's bumper to bumper freeway traffic. The seats are very comfortable with cloth inserts surrounded by "vegan" leather (using Tesla's terminology for their non-animal leather seats) and there's plenty of leg/head room plus good cargo space even with the back seats up. We love the multi system regen, the twist shift, and the fact the car has a cooling system for the battery because we live in Palm Springs in the Mohave desert. We were replacing a 2017 Hyundai Tucson and wanted the roominess of an SUV and the Niro EV provides that. The only complaint we have is the charging port. It looks and feels flimsy and they need to improve on that. This is our first EV and we're looking forward to what Kia/Hyundai offer in three years when our lease is up on this one. Thanks for your video. It helped us with choosing the Niro and we're really happy we did!

[@dnegel9546]

Update?

[@brianboru1975]

@@dnegel9546 27,500 plus miles later and we still love the car. It has had no issues except for a steering motor cable thingy that was repaired under the warranty. Nothing squeaking or rattling over time and maintenance has basically been rotating tires and replacing a couple filters. No changes in range and it charges as expected on our home level 2 charger which averages $25-$30 a month extra on our electric bill. It's fun to drive, handles the road well, and we love the smart cruise with driver assist, as well as the brake hold. The smart cruise can be set as low as 5 miles per hour and we use for both city and highway driving. Loads of room in the boot and we used it a lot last year to help with a move from our old home into our new one. We lease our cars so we will soon be saying goodbye to "Zeus" but we have no doubts he will be a terrific used EV for his next owner.

[@dnegel9546]

@@brianboru1975 thanks for the update.

[@theexmann]

What I also like about the Niro EV is that is has a sunroof which I prefer over the Tesla panoramic roof. I also like the hatchback design to take full advantage of storage capacity.

[@markuslc1888]

i am driving a kia niro ev for the weekend, we have atm arround 5 degrees celsius arround here in austria. i managed to drive 420km on a single charge, with heating, lights on, all the comfort sources, drivin in normal and sports mode, never in eco mode, and driving arr town, and on the highway, where was driving 140km/h and just4fun sometimes even 180km/h although i thought it was limited to 167km/h. its a great car, really good ride, great cabine, i am 196cm tall and a really heavy dude and i can sit perfectly. the only things that suck are the backup cam at night, sometimes the infotainment and the fact, that there is no app in order to check your cars status while charging like you get on BMWs or teslas.

[@briankirby6714]

Markus kia has a UVO app that you have when you own the car.

[@Musings-From-Mike]

I purchased a Niro PHEV a year ago. I have a little over 5,000 miles on it now. Most of my trips are 24 miles or less on a daily basis, so most of my driving is in EV mode. I calculate that costs me about 13 cents! I still prefer having a gas engine so that I don't have to hunt for a charging outlet or station at a destination 100 miles or more away and then have range anxiety on returning home.

[@JB-iz4ju]

Great review! I’ve owned the e-Niro for five months and driven 12.000 km. Absolutely the best car ever. No problem what so ever.

[@dlg5485]

I'm glad some brands are still installing halogen fog lights! Bright white LEDs are useless in bad weather and defeat the entire purpose of what fog lights are supposed to do. Fog lights should emit a warm, low and flat light beam, that is focused on the road and periphery a short distance ahead, 2500k to 2700k is best for visibility in snow and fog. I have been very annoyed by the move to "color match" all forward lighting in the industry. It's aesthetics (form) overriding the safety (function) these lights are supposed to provide. Just one more irritating trend in the auto industry, just like the tacked on infotainment screens.

[@BeesonsCars]

­ ­ I swear. I live in the Midwest and damn near half of the trucks I see are now retrofitted with LED headlights, fog lights, and a light bar. Which is fine, but they aim then way up into oncoming traffic and drive with their fogs and light bars on behind people to fuck with them. It’s horrible.

[@GAMEVIDSnorwegian422]

Halogen fog lights, totally agree, but in headlights, LED`s r great.

[@dlg5485]

@vide fa Actually, no you can't, not as a plug and play solution for fog light applications. I challenge you to name a single vehicle manufacturer that offers 2500k LED fog light from factory, you won't find one. I further challenge you to find an aftermarket 2500K LED plug and play fog light solution. They are extremely difficult to find and are typically not plug and play installation, if you can find it at all. As I said above, it's all about color matching and lighting aesthetics these days. Poor weather visibility is hardly a consideration.

[@riversdirect]

Awesome review! I can tell you’re used to reviewing high-end luxury cars like when you mentioned the backseats aren’t heated but actually this car amazes me with all the features it has for a Kia. I really want to get an electric car and I love the look of this one. Thanks for the review I’d love to see how it performs in cold weather.

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

I used to think of Hyundai and Kia as fairly reliable but bland cars. With cars such as the Kia Telluride and the Hyundai Palisade, they are definitely making some great cars in recent times.

[@user-fx5sw4jy7hYz9Hzi]

Now they do Krell and Harman Kardons. You are talking about 5 years ago maybe.

[@maxdog421]

@derrik tie uh my 2019 veloster has a premium infinity sound system with 8 speakers and 2 subs in the trunk from factory, try again

[@maxdog421]

@derrik tie it doesnt lol my system sounds really good with solid base best sound system ive ever had in a factory car

[@ymiinar4014]

Sometimes his personal tastes get in the way of an unbiased review. I don’t mind hard-touch plastic finish and 17 inch wheels, I care about less dependence on gas and less dependence on gas.

[@2dimples_dad255]

Agreed, very biased and this overall smug attitude ruins the channel.

[@mowcowbell]

The hard touch plastics are there to save weight. Every pound saved means better EV range. I'd take hard touch plastics to get a few extra miles of EV range.

[@Somun-a]

Could not agree more.

[@cozyflannel]

But the very nature of a review implies you are getting that reviewer's opinion. That's what they're for. I mean, if you just want specs you can get that from the company directly, no?

[@lolouro2266]

I agree he wants 2 motors and 4wd which will make it even heavier and less efficient... for the 5% of the time where u wanna drag at a stoplight.

[@woof059]

Good review. Last year I was waiting for this car to come out, but ended up buying a Model 3, as I needed a car and only wanted to buy a good electric vehicle. While I do not regret at all spending more to get the M3, I suggest to people who are impressed with my car to look at this one along with the Kona and the Bolt. Having the hatchback for storage, good comfort & features, and what I call good “family usability” make this car vehicle very compelling to me. The lower price tag also helps. I plan on turning others onto this review and others you’ve done to see what EV could be right for them.

[@robburcham6289]

Nearly every review I've seen says the Bolt has bad seats, that's unfortunate. But I read better seats are coming in 2021.

[@maeng97]

To anyone says that “It’s still a Kia,” this car comes from a company that is a major player in the automotive world, as well as built strict quality control standards that Teslas wish to be built to. There’s no point of making of eco-friendliness to the 1%, they use it as a tax-deduction or status-symbol, this Niro is for the person who really cares for the environment.

[@Redmon05]

My ex had an eye melting yellow Hyundai Scoupe back in the early '90s. It was a ginormous POS. The transmission was troublesome directly off the dealer's lot. Kia and Hyundai have come a very long way since then. Kudos.

[@phillyspitta8147]

My folks had a 92 sonata v6 the interior buttons broke off on the dash and the seat bolstering went u could feel spring on the seat after a year of ownership n I remember it being in the shop more then on the road they ended up trading it for a Buick

[@DirectCurrentRides]

This and the Model 3 are at the top of my list so I greatly appreciate your videos on them!

[@Catalina._]

This is the kind of EV that 90% of people wanted and could afford, not that pointless $50k model 3 bs...

[@-star_27-20]

ღKatyღ I would take a model 3 over this

[@beefen7921]

I concur!

[@ZambonieDude]

ღKatyღ 50k Model 3 isn't bullshit lol. Thing does 0-60 >5sec offers a luxury experience & premium interior, 5-Star Safety rating. Base Model 3 is 35k releases in 2019, obviously you're getting more if you pay for more, if you don't want to pay more the 35k Model 3 is there for you.

[@LookingGlass24]

I’d love a Model 3 and would take it any day over this one. The only little problem the Tesla M3 has *for me* is that it’s over $50K. 😝

[@tomkocur]

@@ZambonieDude luxury & premium? Tesla?

[@2dimples_dad255]

I'm annoyed that your overall attitude is that all electric vehicles should be an upscale premium. So what if it's hard plastics or cloth seats? Some of us want an affordable run of the mill electric car. Please stop with the smug remarks .

[@SomeLazyDr]

It's a $45,000 car with a midlevel kit. That's a reasonable request - because it competes directly with the Tesla 3.

[@ymiinar4014]

Chrispy Lyfe - I just bought a 19 Prius with faux leather seats, sunroof, and everything else on offer, except 4WD for just under 30. One need not spend 45K to get a great hybrid - Prius is as affordable as they get now.

[@marktuyet]

Your comment is annoying .

[@ymiinar4014]

Marktuyet - Will try to be less so next time next

[@jfgaynor]

@@SomeLazyDr Yeah, but for now, you still get a $7500 federal (and in California, an additional $2000) tax rebate. That means the kitted-out Kia is a few grand less than the cheapest possible Model 3.

[@XY_Dude]

Just bought one. Super pleased. The setup was well thought out. Reading through the owner's books, I saw a very interesting note. It stated that repeated DC high-rate charging will generally affect the battery health and lifespan. AC charging is preferable. Huh. Makes total sense, though. I don't intend on routine long-distance trips needing blast chaging.

[@luuk4089]

0-60 in 7 sec disappointing? Why? It's not a performance vehicle?

[@youtubasoarus]

He's spoiled by the Tesla. LOL.

[@Mushroomancer]

Exactly, because alot of EVs people are talking about these days are luxury/performance vehicles, that has become kind of an expectation. I think what KIA/Hyundai are doing is perfect. It's still quick because of electric motors, but doesn't offer so much unnecessary performance that the normal driver doesn't need. Once EVs drop to about a hair under 30k in the future, I'm instantly picking one of these up, hopefully it's a Kona

[@ZambonieDude]

youtubasoarus No because it can do better since it has Instant torque. He likes options.

[@tombradley9523]

You are all wrong! Because the torque is limited by software under 10mph! This is a safety feature! Tesla don't care if they kill toddlers on the drive way! Picky Americans like to sue foreign car makers but Tesla seem to get away with murders after murders!

[@milk0427]

What he meant was Considering as EV car...

[@charlesyoung9980]

Kia has come a long way from the Sephia I rode in with rust in the floorboard and that droning tick tock coming from the engine.

[@DoodleyDavid]

Ed Jones my mom still has our Sephia it’s had the transmission changed at250k miles it’s still holding up rather well as long as it’s maintained it will hold up!

[@hmongsunglass8981]

This is a very interesting EV. Perhaps one of my most anticipated potential future buy for me. But the fact that it is only going to be sold in 8 states only really staggers its momentum. Hope it change in the near future. Really like to see it here in the midwest.

[@feropont141]

This guy does good reviewing cars. Easy to understand. He is a lot better than carnow channel. Looks like a nice ev

[@ECDT1089-EtheLamborghini]

Waiting for the obnoxious "it's still a Kia" comments...

[@geigerzoola6642]

It’s still a Kia

[@dygardion9130]

Well yea it is lol

[@lopez12345ml]

Where can you get a different Kia logo ?

[@FrenchValleyAirport]

it's still a Kia

[@be236]

The KIA logo looks ugly, especially right oh the steering wheel. I wish they came up with a better logo.

[@stephenhendricks103]

For the viewers who believe that the 20th century was a time when dinosaurs roamed the highways, it's worth noting that for many decades drivers managed to use their RWD vehicles in challenging winter conditions when four wheel drive vehicles were few and far between. Moreover, in the late sixties I owned a Saab 96, one of the very few cars with FWD in those days. It was virtually unstoppable in the ice and snow of hilly upstate New York when most other vehicles sat immobilized in their garages and driveways. AWD is a welcome option in modern crossovers but for about 95% of winter driving it's no more effective than winter tires on the front wheels of a vehicle with the engine weight directly over those wheels.

[@carlosandleon]

but once you've leveled up, you won't want to step down

[@robburcham6289]

Also with EVs and the option of putting the motor in the back that weight can be over the rear wheels. Personally I prefer the decision of Tesla and VW to put the motor in the rear.

[@StephenMalbon]

In the UK we only get this in one spec, which is the one you show here plus a few other bits. Oddly though the internal lights are tungsten filament bulbs not LED. It also has a WLTP range of 380 miles and "What Car" magazine got a real-world range of 252 miles, almost 5 miles per kwh. I don't agree that it needs a second motor but if the motor was at the rear then they wouldn't have to limit the torque at very low speeds, they're doing that in an attempt to reduce wheelspin.

[@belvedere351]

If and when most of us can buy one, definitely. Until then there's the Bolt which despite GM still not making enough of, can still be purchased in every state in the U.S.

[@MelasMaidsAuto]

The design took a bit to grow on me, but honestly looks pretty damn solid now that I’ve seen this review

[@pbziegler]

Test drove a Tesla 3 long range and expected to love it and buy one. Didn't like it. Very snazzy but I wanted a car and not computer with wheels. Went to Kia, saw the Niro EV and bought one. I love this car.

[@njc1230]

240 miles of range, and assembled with a ruler? You have my attention....

[@parmorama]

I’d like to see them put the charging port high above one of the rear wheels, so it’s less vulnerable in a collision.

[@mrknowmyself]

Kona, niro, soul ev. Those are my dream cars. Ill buy them in 5 years for sure

[@dlivengood59]

My brother owns a 2017 Kia Niro hybrid, he has had virtually no problems with it. He lives in Anchorage Alaska and uses it as an Uber vehicle for his second job.

[@dylanw890]

I’m not a big fan of the design of the Kia Niro as I am still warming up to EV’s but as far as the interior goes, I really like the way the dash is set up along with floating transmission selector. What would be cool is if Kia could’ve added some more functionality to that center display and allowed you to pull up a map so you could see it without having to look at the infotainment screen. Some ambient lighting would be cool too to make the vehicle feel more premium.

[@angelherg1997]

Okay, Sofyan and Redline Reviews, is about time y'all start producing videos in 4K. Love your videos, regardless. Keep it up!

[@Newzchspy]

I watched the whole vid on smoke signals and am still hoping for 8 track tape version....

[@theredline]

We still plan on switching this year. We're running into some challenges with 4K with our current cameras and plan to upgrade our equipment later this year. Stay tuned!

[@melvin5818]

I am not a ev lover and I am glad Kia made this car we do need more EVs on the road.

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

It's not a game changer if it is only available as a California compliance car. Here in Texas I'd have better luck shopping for a unicorn. My local Kia and Hyundai dealers will not support any of their companies' plug-ins even for recall work!

[@chrish6373]

That's BS there are 32 on the lot right now just in Austin. www.kia.com/us/en/dealers/inventory/niro-plug-in-hybrid/2019/76018

[@GoSolarPlz]

He means pure electric, not hybrid.@@chrish6373

[@GoSolarPlz]

Agreed @lessdeth69 ! These companies want to make 5000 a year of these cars maximum so people can't buy them en masse. It's only a compliance car that major auto makers are willing to produce, otherwise they lose their maintenance and service $$ money and their dealer network becomes pointless

[@TheGerm24]

They are claiming to sell it in Texas by the way.

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

@@TheGerm24 I did see that in Redline Reviews. I'll believe it when I see it. I hope KIa/Hyundai takes the attitude that Honda did with the Clarity, basically telling all their dealers, "you will be trained and you will commit to carrying at least one unit of this new plug-in model."

[@firefox39693]

All FWD EVs should be RW. The Bolt, the Volt, the Leaf, the Niro, the Kona, and the Soul should all be rear wheel drive. The i3 and the VW I.D. are both rear wheel drive. It's just more fun. I think it would work wonders to sell more cars.

[@shuashua958]

An excellent video. I like the style of it and all the real world information. I think you made one mistake that I suggest you correct in future videos. The trunk space would not force you to deal with a pump kit. If you notice the shape of the foam you'll see that it is ready for a doughnut spare and I'll bet that if you remove the foam it will perfectly fit a full size spare.

[@kikahaltd4557]

That black cladding doesn't make it look rugged. It makes it look cheap. :(

[@GreatCreative]

What is the fascination with 0-60 times? It's another antiquated ICE-reviewer crutch that is likely irrelevant to most people buying an EV. I'm buying an EV for environmental reasons and for the pure efficiency; not so that I can beat the guy next to me at the stoplight whilst driving my groceries home.

[@lolouro2266]

Right... i would like them to have even less crap in it so it weighs less...

[@MrPunch09]

0-60/100kph is significant, as cities become more congested traffic becomes more aggressive. This creates a decrease in merge times, specifically from a standstill. I see it like this, having ample acceleration creates a temporal force-field.

[@lolouro2266]

@@MrPunch09 thats the most idiotic thing ive ever heard. How bout more people take public transportation, carpool, and ride bikes instead of clogging up all the roads and freeways with more cars!

[@GreatCreative]

@@MrPunch09 Well, I'm down with the Star Trek reference, but I guess I live where non-warp merging is still possible.

[@TOURMANBOB]

@@lolouro2266 Sorry, that's not going to happen no matter how much you and I might like to believe it should. Convenience today is the catchword in everything, and most people are far too busy and self absorbed to "do the right thing" versus doing the most convenient thing. Public transportation doesn't cut it, nor does carpooling or bicycling. I agree with you it is a problem, but I can't see it ever disappearing within the next 50 years or so...

[@DJFreedomlives]

This has to be the best review of a vehicle i have ever seen, and I have seen many. Great job. Not that i buy a lot of cars but I will come looking for your take on new ones when I return to the market in a couple years!

[@vermilliontoaster3063]

17:55 "OMG let's not touch the brakes!.." I've never heard that but it's hilarious!

[@Partly_Retartly]

Awesome review! For those of us in snowy winter climate, the reduced Eco mode is key for reduced spinout in snow. I wish it was a little better since my Ioniq is still too powerful for snow for climbing.

[@davidpearn5925]

Agree about that road noise. In Australia we have coarse chip bitumen which is horrible for noise suppression.

[@Ganbala]

From a Proud Kia Opirus Owner I approve this Message " Be the Underdog"

[@chapmankwan]

Strange they didn't include seat memory as I have it in my 17' touring model. But looking forward to giving it a test when my lease is up towards the end of the year.

[@markdiloreto9042]

you always give a great presentation.....you are my "go to guy" for car reviews.....thank you!!!

[@santillbrezon2161]

Kia and Hyundai are excellent brands that make excellent vehicles.

[@doctorsleep2911]

He did a good job of reviewing...I dont see why range is a problem for people? Statistically the average person drives 33 miles per day.

[@EricFortuneJr.]

In case anyone’s wondering, that 12V battery located under the hood is for accessories.

[@TheMagdiragdag]

The great handling comes from not only the low center of gravity but also from torque vectoring on the e-Niro which is not available on the hybrid models. Acceleration is more than fast enough for most people; remember this is a family/practical car, not a sports sedan that wants to compete with the likes of a BMW 3-series like Tesla with the Model 3. It's a great car and in most European countries it will be a struggle to get hold of one. Luckily I reserved my spot on time, only about a month of waiting left.

[@grownupgaming]

"There's some wheel spin, that's hilarious!" hurt the poor Niro's feelings right there...

[@mdaniel444]

Better looking than most EV's

[@ColoradoSpringsDashcam]

Better looking than ALL EVs

[@ZambonieDude]

Tucson Kia Soul Except the Model 3/S But yeah.. This is like top 5 best looking EVs in available right now.

[@geigerzoola6642]

Atleast its not as ugly as the Mercedes-Benz EQC

[@karlinacapone624]

Royhan Facts. That thing's hideous 🤢. No one in their right mind would buy that ugly compliance car

[@Nabilllllll]

well it is uglier ew . the eqc is much better in terms of looks and tech

[@805NAVE]

Ikr! That thing is so ugly!

[@jeremyv11000]

Etron and eqc pretty elegant looking to me Maybe personal taste

[@erikgonzalez2278]

K Capone I'll let you know when I see them in mass here in the Bay area. Everyone who can will buy them here in CA.

[@gsilva220]

Please, let's end together this trend of calling one pedal driving "regen". Regenerative braking is the transformation of a car's kinetic energy into power that goes to the batteries. It is a feature on all EVs, and can only be disabled if the batteries can't take the extra charge, or are somehow defective. One pedal driving, or *automatic* regeneration, happens when the regeneration begins as soon as you take your foot off the thrust pedal ("go" pedal is kinda stupid, let's end it too), regardless of you pressing the brakes or not.

[@sejongboy2779]

I own this car in korea it is really great car. I satisfy 300% reliable efficiancy and confortable

[@Mushroomancer]

When I need a door sound fix, I can count on Redline to deliver.

[@MrNemo721]

This filming area looks very familiar. Is this Alex Dykes' driveway?

[@theredline]

It sure was! The media drive was about 15 mins from his house and he was our drive partner! lol

[@sexymommakat]

Good eye

[@naveenkrishnamurthy7576]

Alex lives in the Bay Area. In fact, I learned that Alex’s office is only 10-15 mins away from where I live.

[@projectorstudio8953]

Wow, cool, your channel is the best!!!!!

[@donnolin2032]

The one major flaw for e-Nero and Kona EV is their in the USA limited availability. That is why I bought a 2018 Nissan Leaf, which I love.

[@TOURMANBOB]

I have owned nine Kia's during the last number of years, and the latest the 2018 Kia Niro Hybrid is a really great car to drive. Out the door at $29K Canadian, it's just at my borderline of price acceptability for any car. The new fully electric vehicle looks GREAT but the price for me is just not there yet. But most important for me at this point is the fact there are no range worries since the current model can run on gas, and I can head anywhere without worrying about filling up. Mileage for me sits around 60 to 65 miles per Canadian gallon, so gas costs very little. It's also a lot of fun to drive and the Sport mode doesn't seem to affect gas mileage by any noticeable amount (it's actually better than my motorcycle mileage...GL1800 Gold Wing..) I really think Kia has a winner here in any of their hybrid or fully electric vehicles. But the landscape for charging convenience is where it has to improve drastically before full EV's can come into their own. Plus the price MUST drop significantly as well

[@mike9588]

In further EV reviews can you mention the coefficient Of drag

[@bobbybamf14]

Huh?

[@brantwedel]

This probably doesn't mean anything to anyone that doesn't already know how to look it up 🤣 (Edit: I did try to look it up ... the hybrid nero is 0.29, so this should be slightly better with the closed off grill)

[@be236]

I saw another reviewer say it's got 0.29 drag coefficient, same as Kona Electric.

[@xfiringsquadx]

@@DigitalDissident Not entirely true. The second generation Scion XB has a drag coefficient similar to an F1 car and it's practically a box on wheels.

[@MDKN22]

I do agree that he should definitely state the coefficient of drag. That would be an interesting point to bring up.

[@be236]

Great review! Every thorough with all aspects of the EV.

[@jk.casper141]

redline reviews is the reason fascia is in my vocabulary

[@creekhed697]

Why place the charging port practically at the 1st point of impact if a front end impact occurs?

[@nickr3441]

So you buy a new one

[@NeoNoggie]

@@nickr3441 Yes, because when your gas cap gets bumped in a side impact, you buy a whole new car.

[@paulm6481]

The issue is how many Kia owners own their own homes or have a place to charge this thing? Teslas are bought by rich people who have homes. I find proliferation of electrics more dependent on fast charging outside stations availability (10 minutes or less). Till then, they’ll remain a niche product.

[@permanentwave]

Please discuss the thermal cooling systems in electric cars as well as the engine more related to who makes the cells Panasonic ? etc and exactly what kind of cooling refrigerant vs antifreeze vs air cooled and if there is warranty who has the BEST warranty on electric cars please.

[@oscaralberto3899]

That Torque though. It'll smoke my 2.0 stinger.

[@TallRedThang]

I love the design it’s very fast and if you realize as you was driving a Tesla Model S pass you up when you was talking about the regen braking.

[@vvjkumar]

Adding extra motor to the rear wheel is not enough. It also needs more ground clearance.

[@RyanSaldana]

Would love to revisit this as a used car in 2023.

[@tu6198]

Wow this is by far the best looking EV, nice dash. Very nice exterior. Looks very good.

[@conradbrown5881]

I think what he's trying to say is that this car has some very uniquely unique features, all unique to this quite unique car :)

[@xchopp]

13:03 -- agree on Soul EV. It had absolutely no acceleration at all compared to e-Golf, i3, or Bolt. And it seemed to handle like a fridge. At least, the 2016 model.

[@rickdeckard9810]

11:40 0-60 is around 6.5 secs but the screen says 7.8 secs that's a big difference.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

It doesn't *really* matter

[@billvanderpol]

Nice review. Are you ever going to review the Bolt? To my knowledge, that is one car you’ve missed..

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Still a good used Kia EV for me to buy one.

[@tigerdust542]

YOU SAID IF YOU WANTED 200 MILES IN RANG YOUR CHOICE WAS A CHEVY BOLT ESPECIALLY IF YOU DIDN'T WANT A TESLA .... WHY WOULDN'T YOU NOT WANT A TESLA ???? TESLA'S CARS ARE FANTASTIC

[@avoidyaar]

as usual enjoyed the review, should have commented on charging port/wire as well, video quality was not great like what we are used to from Redline

[@kens97sto171]

What's funny is the Chevrolet bolt actually has more legroom and headroom, but definitely less width across the rear seat. And less cargo room. It is a little more snappy from a standing stop. Kia definitely reduced immediate torque.. strangely the Kona and Soul have the same driveline but do NOT behave this way.. perhaps weight... And there are trying to save wear and tear on the drive line . Nice car though... Like all the tech they give you.

[@tdubbs9ner]

That's what we're here to find out!... In this segment! Yyyyes!

[@7316bobe]

There is nothing wrong with this car. This is a very biased review. I like it and I would buy one. I am 66 years old and I do not go very far so it would suit me perfectly. Give me one and I will take it. It is better than a Tesla after all.

[@permanentwave]

Please be sure to review spcs related to thermal battery management what cells are used and who has the best battery engine combination and what company makes the transmission and engine and battery system Please

[@delalikwaw8149]

How will this handle in the winter?

[@greennewdeal5539]

I wonder how much Kia and Hyundai saved by using the same front as the ICE versions. I hope there's some affordable aftermarket front available soon. The Ioniq looked much nicer.

[@briankeithking689]

Are you collaborating with Alex on Autos? You two are my favorite reviews !!!!

[@devlad]

Finally, an EV that I can see as my daily driver. Looks are average, but they aren't "experimental".

[@PWCDN]

still cooler than a model 3. Looks better too. Bet it'll be more reliable as well. Nice to see an EV with a traditional dash and buttons.

[@superviewer]

Thanks for the review. What are your cameras and mounts?

[@land7776]

What is the big deal with AWD in the US? They don't use it in Norway, Sweden, Ukrine, Latvia.. where it snows a lot. The folks in Detroit, Buffalo etc. a generation ago did fine on rear wheel drive sedans/wagons. Front wheel drive with a low center of gravity(the battery) is super for stabilty in snow.. If you can't deal with that, maybe a move to Fla.?

[@andreatuckman1084]

I have yet to see a single review of any crossover/suv that’s a base model. Namely, what are these vehicles like to drive without the top engine?

[@Ezero8]

This design looks much better than the Hyundai Kona EV.

[@bobthebuilder372]

I don't get why they aren't offering this in all states. It should be offered in states with large Urban areas at least. Illinois is missing from the list.

[@vincem4756]

It is impressive and I’m excited for the future of EV’s. This is nice, and I like KIA’s. BUT until they are priced under 30k they are still a luxury for most of us. Also doesn’t include the car charging network, which in most places isn’t adequate for the influx of EV’s or doesn’t exist at all.We are getting there though slowly. I have an old leaf, and want to try and get another EV, especially a crossover but idk yet.

[@robburcham6289]

If we want EVs under 30k we're going to have to accept range under 200 miles. And there's nothing wrong with that, 150 miles of range is plenty for most people. Instead of getting gas every week, just plug it in twice a week.

[@vincem4756]

@@robburcham6289 I disagree. The focus should be on making EVs on par with ICE cars and not having people settle. Because well, they wont? Why would a consumer get an EV when an ICE car is cheaper and does more? A priority should be to make batteries as affordable as possible with private or govt investment. A car with under 300 miles wouldn't be useful to anyone outside of major cities. Americans drive a lot and the range anxiety (in my experience) and price are what keep people away from Evs. This followed by time to charge and lack of charging infrastructure . I feel Evs at limited range , in addition to previously mentioned drawbacks, would deeply harm the industry and even turn off a generation of car buyers. And with climate change accelerating its not something we can afford to do as a country. It should be done right the first time, that means using private or state investment to address the previous concerns. What use is a $15k electric car that only goes 150 miles and has no where to charge? For $12k you can get 400 miles a tank in an ICE car and no charge time. What use is an EV if you cant leave the city or it dies on the way to work? What use if when you finally find a place to charge its packed or it takes 2-3 hours? The industry still has a huge way to go. I agree EVs are the superior long term technology but unless you plan on punishing people they wont be mass adopted until these concerns are addressed and we make them as desirable and easy as ICE cars. Settling isn't an option. If the private sector wont do it then the state may have to.

[@megaroeny]

Okay, can we PLEASE stop using the idiotic MPG-e term? EVs are becoming mainstream, so let's use the proper miles/kWh. It's not that hard to figure out. 240 miles / 64 kWh battery = an average of 3.7 miles per kWh 😉 Thanks!

[@ChadWilson]

I agree. MPGe is a useless number. It was a hoaky attempt by early EVs to hide the fact that the average battery would die by the end of your driveway.

[@bobedwards8896]

I disagree. Your kw/h per mile doesn't explain (to someone who doesn't know about evs) anything. The mpg-e is a logical thought...that thought being: "100mpg-e = 100mpg gas, so it should only cost the price of about 1 gallon of gas to go 100 miles."

[@megaroeny]

@@bobedwards8896 not if you get free charging (which many places have). Most of my charging is at work, for free. 😉

[@bobedwards8896]

@@megaroeny nice!

[@RLTtizME]

You made our heads hurt.

[@jilangeltuyl2373]

Sofyan bey, you are a card! I really like the way you do the review. I was feeling that torque! This car, does so, appeal to me, in a big way!

[@stephenmcallister2169]

Love my 2019 Optima S!!!

[@LJLion]

Totally irrelevant pal!

[@Yondaily]

Lionnel L shut up his showing Kia some love idiot

[@LJLion]

@@Yondaily now I see how two lunatics can relate. Enjoy your delusion when you are at it. And for your own sake, the idiot is he who can't stay on topic relevant to this video. If you want an affirmation or acknowledgement regarding a purchase you made, then maybe this here isn't your audience. Because I could be talking about my purchase for a 2019 Kia stinger...but you see a normal mind would be restrained in engaging in such a thing which could be perceived as a boast or a deprived attention seeking sociopath. So keep it to yourself and stay on topic because horses and donkeys are two different. animals.

[@nickr3441]

Love my 2018 Forte:) great on gas

[@ColoradoSpringsDashcam]

Love my 2017 Soul. :)

[@Near006]

Does this car limit the fast charging? The Bolt only allows you to fast charge up to 50% and then trickle charge afterward.

[@tkt228]

I like the idea of an electric car but there just isn't enough charging stations to make it viable at the moment, also waiting for an even hour for a charge in order to go farther than 300 miles isn't gonna appeal to 90% of people

[@lagosj77]

Thanks again Sofyan for the review as always. Huge bummer with no AWD. Kia could have set a precedent. Being in Chicago, no AWD means I'm out on this one. : (

[@geethsan1567]

AWD system adds weight and that negates Kia's idea of a commuter car here. The Niro seems best for the daily work commute. I understand why you'd need AWD but maybe when the tech gets cheaper, so does the car and they might add an AWD in the coming years. Who knew.

[@lagosj77]

Sang Eeth point noted, however daily commute varies. Having been stuck in snow with 2WD many times, and having experienced AWD, I'll never go back again. There should be options. 2WD works sufficiently depending the region in my opinion.

[@geethsan1567]

@@lagosj77 Where I live, there's no snow. Just pleasant weather all around. However, I can see why you need AWD. Hyundai Kona EV is a good alternative but that's 2WD too. ICE Kona comes with optional AWD too. Maybe sometime Hyundai will bring a Kona AWD EV too. I guess, at present that'd add more complexion and significantly more cost.

[@hankcuccina5260]

Good product knowledge and well executed.

[@christopherkincey-kamau4404]

"...mid 6's..." = my 07 stock Chevy Corvette: 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 sec.

[@Boomer.Roberts]

Wth, no memory seats?? All the reviews in other countries have shown memory seats.....it was a huge reason I was looking at this as a replacement for my Bolt in a few years when the lease is up.