Guys - Boot space is 460 not 470 as I stated. Apologies for this!
@hamshackleton12 күн бұрын
Oh come on! MEASURE height, width, length with a tape measure!
@johnhindson531612 күн бұрын
I really appreciate a review of the base level model. So refreshing not to hear the words " Prices start at £32k but the version I'm testing is the top spec car which will set you back £41k". In fact, your review suggests that the average family would be more than happy with the equipment they get in this Air spec car. I think Kia have got the styling right. I like it.
@Achillias12 күн бұрын
This car with black rims and the green paint is really a stunner.
@anthonystevens868311 күн бұрын
Well done Tish for reviewing a model that is not the top spec loaded with every extra available. I also applaud you for openly pointing out any mistakes with previous walk arounds like the 'hidden' rear wiper that I also didn't twig but it's great to know that it exists. Nice one Kia. Let's not forget that 7 year warranty either. Many thanks for sharing.
@DB25k12 күн бұрын
Well done Tish you made this video with excellent narration and gave clear detailed explanation of the EV3. I do like the good well thought out camera work showing all the features of the car. Keep up these straight to point car reviews... brilliant.
@Burwhale111 күн бұрын
Great review Tish. Looks like another great Kia.
@adedomini11 күн бұрын
Good review! I really appreciate a review of the base level model! Thank you! All the important equipment is included! In addition: 17' wheels vs 19': the range has been tested as over 20% than the 19' ! And especially no table ! not useful, take away space, less storage, worst arm rest and I think can be dangerous in case of accidents ! I would go with his version only for the lack of the table !
@41trilochan12 күн бұрын
Hi Tess, I am your first viewer today. And first one to like too. I really like your reviews on all EVs. Thank you so much.
@Wolfman5712 күн бұрын
Its Tiss,not Tess !!!
@sabd969412 күн бұрын
@@Wolfman57 its tish not tiss !!!
@41trilochan12 күн бұрын
@@sabd9694 ok I got it. Thanks
@johnlaine265412 күн бұрын
Her name is actually Natishe.. shortened to Trish.
@johnlaine265412 күн бұрын
Spell correct .. meant TISH.😂
@mrakronyahoo12 күн бұрын
Thank you for reviewing the base trim. Do you know if the cloth seats are stain resistant? Thats an important question for a family car ; )
@robtheplod12 күн бұрын
The definition of 'affordable' certainly is very subjective.....
@pablogodi139211 күн бұрын
36.000€ in Spain without heat pump, that's not ony not "affordable", is even not good price/quality
@Gdank7210 күн бұрын
UK Average new car is £28k So it's not that far beyond that. However it's defiantly not a sub £20k car, but even in the ICE world there are not a lot below that level. Considering this is inline with an ICE Niro pricing for similar internal space that's where they are coming from .... it's Affordable for it's internal size and space. Don't forget EV's generally have a lot more space internally for the same external space.
@karmanline20059 күн бұрын
Always was
@Brian-om2hh9 күн бұрын
So what's your take on a basic new petrol Ford Focus at £28k? You might be surprised to learn that Britain's 3rd cheapest new car is an EV...
@Andrew-q2c6d9 күн бұрын
Absolute rip off cars,40k for a🫠kia😂
@AlanTov3 күн бұрын
Nice modern fresh EV. Kia have a winner here. Thanks for the review.
@stewartturner81412 күн бұрын
Really like it great styling and love that colour 😊
@djhvideo12 күн бұрын
Ignore WLTP. I assume 3 miles per kWh as a guide for consumption. More in summer and a bit less in winter
@AutoSocialUK12 күн бұрын
It was running at about 4 at 5 degrees which I would say is pretty good
@ralpharmsby804011 күн бұрын
Our eNiro has averaged 4.5 mpkwh over 3 years and 22,000 miles. I would hope for similar for an EV3.
@fabutrash12 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for covering the Air. One question, does it have ambient LED lighting?
@thebigcheese660612 күн бұрын
I think the heat pump should included for the UK. At least should be in the range figures.
@AutoSocialUK12 күн бұрын
I agree a bit, although I think for most peoples milage needs its not totally necessary.
@ralpharmsby804011 күн бұрын
We hardly use the heater on ours and then just at the start of a trip. Heated seats and steering wheel are great. According to the EV3 specs, equipping a hear pump reduces the range a bit.
@davidjohn0512 күн бұрын
That is a gorgeous blue but is that blue available in the UK?
@AutoSocialUK12 күн бұрын
@@davidjohn05 yep it is - however the blue interior is standard for the Air. So it stays blue regardless of exterior colour.
@UltraJaff12 күн бұрын
EV1 - TBD EV2 - Testing EV3 - Out Now EV4 - Saloon + Hatchback in testing (2 cars) EV5 - Out in select markets + Testing for Europe EV6 - Out Now EV7 - TBD EV8 - TBD EV9 - Out Now NIRO - Gen 2 Out Now And they’re working on an electric truck which is in testing Kia might actually get their EV range complete by 2027. 7 planned, 4 Testing and 5 available now. Not to mention the 3 (possibly 4 if we get a wagon version of the big saloon) still in the works.
@UltraJaff12 күн бұрын
AND THEYRE MAKING GT VERSIONS OF ALL THEIR BESPOKE EVS
@Gdank7210 күн бұрын
Waiting for a EV8 GT .........
@jasonwalsh82999 күн бұрын
I've one booked as a company car for 2025 delivery. Hiding the wiper under the spoiler is smart and looks tidy. (Gives side eye to Ioniq 5, my current car 😅)
@markkearsley572912 күн бұрын
length is actually 4300mm for the Air model and 4310mm for the GT line models.
@stevehayward185412 күн бұрын
Wow that 10mm will make or break it for me, sarcasm at it's worst
@markkearsley572911 күн бұрын
You obviously have not watched the video.
@jamiep6112 күн бұрын
I enjoyed watching the video review, you always dress well 😊
@shuttayerface50311 күн бұрын
love the car and will get one in 18 months time
@Andrew-q2c6d9 күн бұрын
It'll be worthless by then
@ronaldmelia117212 күн бұрын
A bottom end Kia sportage is £29.5k So looking at this car at £32k and then remove around £4k- 6k fuel saving, and you have an affordable car at £26 - 28k. My last 6 months of motoring of 11,200 has cost £312 in electric home charging and £269 on plubic charging.
@richardgilyead76403 күн бұрын
Is it true that the only way you can get a GT Line for under 40k (the luxury car tax limit) is if you go for a hideous orange colour? What are Kia thinking?
@markplayford58368 күн бұрын
I own a Kia Soul and love or hate it, it certainly has style. You could argue so does this but I really hate it,seems to me the Kia lost it completely in the EV range. I won’t be buying one or any electric for that matter. As usual a great review Tish, really like the style and flow of your reviews.
@jeffworthington928611 күн бұрын
There will come a time when such affordable cars become unaffordable and I don’t think we are far away from that.
@henrikhook.12 күн бұрын
Hi Tish. Could you also tell me the range in kilometers? 🤔 Thank you.
@gap999212 күн бұрын
multiply by 8/5. it's not difficult !!
@knelletv11 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review ! This car is just too big & too expensive for me ! Looking forward the Kia EV2 (2025 ?)... or simply the cute Renault R5 which is already there 👍
@batemanlife10 күн бұрын
The Renault 5 is cute but it's not a practical family car. Look at the room in the back. It's a car for a single person or couple
@melodytalks34327 күн бұрын
Please Do Not mislead public as true range is vastly different to the claimed figures.!!! I test drove GT model twice moderately in town & motorway mixed in a moderate manner. Shocking discovery was that it gave only 3.2 kwh which equates to 245 miles range instead of 370 miles claimed !!! Wow, 130 mile short of the false inflated claim!! Acceleration is subdued too, noisy with 20" tyres and backseat accommodate only 2 adults.... Test drive it for at least 3 hours motorway and town to reveal poor 245 miles vs 370 miles range before part with your hard cash.
@AlanTov3 күн бұрын
Baloney.
@ralpharmsby804011 күн бұрын
Criticism drive experience but no mention of 3 modes - eco, normal and sport plus 'my drive' and snow. You might have mentioned that the handbrake button is not in the centre where you would expect it to be but a long way forward to the right of the steering wheel - why? I had to lean forward to reach it on a test drive. The EV3 is still a strong contender when we come to replace our great eNiro next year.
@GhostlyVT9 күн бұрын
You should do a mercades a class review
@MiniEggs199912 күн бұрын
Not convinced by the front door handles. They look tricky to open with one hand
@Brian-om2hh9 күн бұрын
That said, it's surprising what you can do with one hand.
@cameronmurray303911 күн бұрын
Very nice car and well priced tho I believe the Skoda Elroq is the best EV now on sale
@keithgeorge73386 күн бұрын
I’d like to see a test of the Air headlights, which are not LED. This would put me off. Also, how the none Heat Pump heater feels. Burning heater elements? Looks like the GT is the one to have. But still no heat pump! Hope for a pre reg in 2/3 years time with a big discount!😂😂😂
@tonyrobinson36212 күн бұрын
Just what most folk can afford £31,000 to £41,000!!!!! Stop it can we get back to planet earth!
@davidmarshall559612 күн бұрын
Exactly, spot on 👌car reviews these days are guided by the net zero agenda being pushed down our throats. Well not mine, I'm sticking with my ice car & that's that 😂🎉
@Brian-om2hh9 күн бұрын
Comments such as this make you wonder how Ford ever managed to sell the Focus, which starts at £28k.....
@Andrew-q2c6d9 күн бұрын
@@Brian-om2hh Ford will sell far more Focus that this overpriced milkfloat
@robsmall646620 сағат бұрын
Point being the Focus wasn't always £28k 🤦♂️
@contra_plano12 күн бұрын
Why americans/uk do not use International Units?
@AutoSocialUK12 күн бұрын
Becuase I make content primarily for the UK market.
@contra_plano12 күн бұрын
@AutoSocialUK We are in a global market
@leedaq776710 күн бұрын
is Kia willing to sell this car? where is this car available to purchase? FFS
@Brian-om2hh9 күн бұрын
I have seen UK posts of buyers who have both ordered one of these cars, and some have already received theirs.
@TheSgtsMess12 күн бұрын
when did £32k plus for the bottom of the range car become affordable
@stevehayward185412 күн бұрын
Maybe not for you but some folk can, it will come down to your price range eventually
@Gdank7210 күн бұрын
It's affordable compared to most other cars with the same internal space and technology. However, I get where you are coming from, but just note the average new car price in the UK is £28k so it's not a million miles away.
@stevehayward185410 күн бұрын
@@Gdank72 It also depends on wether it is a luxury brand or not. For instance a BMW M4 has a similar performance to a Tesla M3 performance and yet the BMW is £20k more. It's hard to compare like for like but in general the EV's are now similar price to ICE especially the cars in the £25k range, plus EV's are a lot cheaper to own than an ICE car, re: fuel, maintenance and servicing as EV do not require weekly, monthly or annual maintenance or servicing, brakes last for ever as you dont use them much, nor does EV's suffer from all that rotting exhausts etc, in over 8 years of driving EV's I have had only 1 issue and that was a 12v battery failure in my first EV, a Nissan Leaf. I have owned 2 Teslas for over 3 years and the only thing I replaced is wiper blades and a tyre that was damaged in a pot hole
@Brian-om2hh9 күн бұрын
@@Gdank72 Indeed, a new Ford Focus starts at £28k....
@AndrewUsher-t1o11 күн бұрын
Nice car nice color
@laurentiutrifan817312 күн бұрын
Hi, Tish 💙
@laurentiutrifan817312 күн бұрын
I'm a fan of Korean cars ... because they are robust, cheap & reliable. 👍 But this car has such bad design that my eyes hurt. 😪 So, the chief of the designing team of Kia 👎 ... should be fired like tomorrow at 9,01 a.m. And he/she should be fired together with the manager who decided the whole approach for the doors handles. 👎 When I bought my Daewoo Cielo ... 20 years ago 😃 ... I chose it because it was produced at the Craiova plant but also because the design of the Opel Kadett was upgraded with the input of a famous Italian design house. 👍 So, the General Motors science of making good cars was boosted by the finesse of the Italian design artists. ❤ This way of thinking should be embraced again. 😉 Also, in my opinion, the management of the big car brands should introduce a better way of rewarding their designers. Like 100 dollars cut for every car sold ... in order to motivate them to give the very last of their creative "spank" ... 🙂
@jeffworthington928612 күн бұрын
Affordable it’s like a second mortgage for most ordinary people , since when as £33,000 been affordable.
@stevehayward185412 күн бұрын
Some people can afford these prices and people like yourself have to wait until the 2nd hand price comes down to your level. Why are you so against people spending there money how they want to, are you jealous. 2nd hand EV's are now very affordable, I am selling a 2012 Nissan Leaf for £3k, if you cant afford that sort of price I feel sorry for you
@cal_lywal11 күн бұрын
This is at the lower end of 'list prices' for this size of car these days - that's just the reality of how much things cost. So it could be described as affordable in the context of its rivals. Are cars just generally too expensive? Yes. A tiny Toyota Aygo can cost in excess of £18,000 these days.
@Brian-om2hh9 күн бұрын
@@cal_lywal However, EV prices are steadily decreasing. Britain's 3rd cheapest new car is now an EV..
@juriskabanovs636912 күн бұрын
With such a price to call it affordable is a bold claim…
@stevehayward185412 күн бұрын
Some people can afford it, so are you jealous of them ?
@pablogodi139211 күн бұрын
@@stevehayward1854 Some people can afford a RR, so the Phantom VII is affordable
@leedaq776710 күн бұрын
go and check out tesla home battery packs and you will be shocked
@batemanlife10 күн бұрын
It's relative to it's competitors. Everyone's personal financial circumstances are different
@Brian-om2hh9 күн бұрын
What would be your take on a new Ford Focus, which starts at £28K?
@Smiler712 күн бұрын
Why can you only the best colours like that blue& silver in the base Model??? I drive around and see loads of black and 6 Shades of grey cars?? On a rainy gay they look even worse.! Great review though!
@tomchan268011 күн бұрын
Heatpump should be standard for country like UK😢
@SimonSedgwick11 күн бұрын
Hyundai have finally realised that, wish Kia would come to that realisation too.
@Brian-om2hh9 күн бұрын
@@SimonSedgwick The reality is probably that Kia sell many more cars in markets where the climate is warmer, so it's less of an issue there. All mass market products cater for the majority, not relatively small players like the UK.
@SimonSedgwick8 күн бұрын
@Brian-om2hh that's true but I'm talking Europe as well as the UK. Or at the very least, make it an option across all versions of the EV3; your seat material shouldn't dictate this option.
@jupiterfive33797 күн бұрын
Could you give us those estimated ranges again, testing in the depths of winter in the real world? Somehow, I don’t think they’ll be anywhere near as ‘impressive'.
@barriepountney359811 күн бұрын
I think KIA are one of the leaders in the EV market and have a excellent range of vehicles and the model tested is nice looking and a good spec but I still have the problem it's the price at the moment they are still far to expensive which is a massive shame because I want to go electric 😮
@ralpharmsby804011 күн бұрын
You can pick up a good low mileage eNiro second hand for around £18 - £20k with 3 or 4 years remaing on the warranty. They are popular with taxi drivers apparently.
@Brian-om2hh9 күн бұрын
There is still the used market. There are plenty of decent used EV's out there, and most dealers ought to be able to run a battery state of health check if you feel you'd want one. Although even a 2 year old EV will still have 6 years of battery warranty remaining.
@Felixmax50712 күн бұрын
Since you aquired fuller figure cars are a bit tighter inside as it is not easy to change as chlothes or doesn't really matter. It is important same as height for testing purposes.
@garyhighland114111 күн бұрын
Tish gets fundamentals wrong again 🤣 the length of the EV3 Air isn’t 4110mm but 4300mm & 4310mm for the GT Line & GT Line S
@AutoSocialUK11 күн бұрын
That will be my dyslexia when reading numbers. Unfortunatley it happens
@jeffworthington928611 күн бұрын
Some is the word , many people like me can afford them but prefer not to, it’s all about choice , and if I choose not to because I think they are to expensive for what they are that’s my prerogative. I can still give a opinion. I am not stopping people like you buying.
@mihaitel477412 күн бұрын
4110mm? more like 4300mm which places the EV3 in another category altogether
@drewsterwa11 күн бұрын
It looks very like the Kia Sportage
@ralpharmsby804011 күн бұрын
No that's the EV6.
@RBcymru12 күн бұрын
What car did real world test and car efficiency 3 to 4 miles per kwh so no where near claimed range. Manufacturers keep changing styling with new models but can't improve range without bigger heavier batteries. EV's are great being a city run around but that is it.
@stevehayward185412 күн бұрын
Your ignorance belittles you.
@RBcymru7 күн бұрын
@@stevehayward1854 You are the ignorant one as I have owned an EV and I am an engineer who has worked with Lithium batteries. You have swallowed the lies in one without wanting to listen to actual science. What I said is true. One Tesla model Y at 4 years old has lost 14% capacity.
@stevehayward18547 күн бұрын
@@RBcymru I am also an Engineer and I have been driving EV's for over 7 years, I presently own 3, 2 Teslas and Nissan Leaf, I do know what I am talking about
@stevehayward18547 күн бұрын
I have a 3 year old M3 LR and a M3 performance, charged at home 95% of the time and there is no battery degradation
@RBcymru7 күн бұрын
@@stevehayward1854 Tesla software lies to you. Have you done range tests over same distance on same roads at same ambient temp ? I guess not because 100% of 50 kwh is the same as 100% of 55 kwh on your screen.
@davidpepperdine565911 күн бұрын
Hang on ,where do you get LOW PRICE from?
@Brian-om2hh9 күн бұрын
So, I take it you wouldn't buy a new Ford Focus petrol at £28k then?
@philsimpson355612 күн бұрын
Affordable? NO £20k is affordable
@stevehayward185412 күн бұрын
Then just have to wait until it is affordable for you, dont be jealous of folks that can afford it. It will come down to your price range eventually on the 2nd hand market
@ISuperTed12 күн бұрын
Tish, lovely car but those nails aren’t made for those haptic buttons 😂
@FriedaFuzzypaws-f3h12 күн бұрын
Yeah, it's a Snoop Doggy dog world
@wayneheyes493411 күн бұрын
High range ? So 550-600miles ACTUAL USEABLE RANGE ? no ? Not acceptable for the price range I’ll stick to my hybrid that does 550miles
@iannoble485412 күн бұрын
WLTP figures are a big problem for electric cars, What Car has just driven an EV3 to Belgium with a claimed WLTP of 367 miles they achieved 247 miles, just quoting the manufactures figures helps no one we need real life driven examples of what these new electric cars can do.
@ralpharmsby804011 күн бұрын
The quoted range fits our eNiro is 283. We drove from Pembrokeshire to North Yorkshire. 265 miles on a free charge from our hotel got us home with a bit to spare. Local driving gets us well over 300. It has averaged 4.5 miles per kWh over 22000 miles so it's very economical especially on home charging.
@chasf343311 күн бұрын
I think none of those cars had heat pumps which should really be fitted as standard in the UK. Also they were driven at motorway speeds a lot of the time. There really needs to be more than one range figure to be quoted by manufacturers e.g at not just 20°C but also at 5°C. and maybe different average speeds otherwise we are being conned .
@H.Shahpouri12 күн бұрын
💘
@MrDeepakvasudev8 күн бұрын
Small children will find rear door handle difficult to reach.
@AutoSocialUK8 күн бұрын
I agree; not an ideal location
@iank164011 күн бұрын
It's 4300 mm long
@IMAN7THRYLOS12 күн бұрын
The most imprssive thing about this car is its price. Too bad it doesn't come in red.
@iannoble485412 күн бұрын
Sunset Orange isn't bad.
@IMAN7THRYLOS12 күн бұрын
@@iannoble4854 Not red. I love red cars.
@tonyrobinson36212 күн бұрын
NOTHING impressive about the price are you real?
@robtheplod12 күн бұрын
Really??? Just to get from a to b??
@sharonec541912 күн бұрын
It does actually, but for some strange reason, Kia have called it sunset Orange lol.
@paulhammond559910 күн бұрын
Try the Elroc as a comparison, sorry Kia.
@Paulruk12 күн бұрын
Just don’t get the KIA range design language , it looks like something a kids toy car designer would make and the interior looks like it will date really badly, lots of cheap looking buttons and materials. They’ve always dated badly, nothing new in these. Be ok for sub £25k but not at double that. Thanks for the review !
@Musikmanni112 күн бұрын
Was für eine Traumfrau für mich dich würde ich sofort Heiraten 😅❤
@lindsayclubb12 күн бұрын
Just hang on ... 4 years ago I bought a car for £20,000 with 500+ miles of range in all weathers. Its called the Ford Focus and there isn't a lithium battery in it. The world has gone mad!!
@ObiePaddles12 күн бұрын
Well you have. A mad comment on an EV review.
@spsmith4512 күн бұрын
And it pollutes the air. That’s the point. There is a climate crisis.
@Paulruk12 күн бұрын
6 months ago I bought an electric 2021 car for £14k it does 250 miles, it’s cost me £25 to do 1500 miles which I charge once a week overnight from the comfort of my home and it uses green energy and doesn’t damage children’s brains or lungs and will help reduce global climate change Good aye!
@videocanonuser11 күн бұрын
The basic model would certainly suit me. I like the styling too. My Leaf is 40 months old and not yet past 9500 miles, so I have no real need to change car. But I would certainly consider the EV3 next time. 😊
@benlavington494411 күн бұрын
If you buy a new ford focus you are looking at £30,000+ now
@P.J.B.76912 күн бұрын
Kia are making far too many boxy ugly looking cars now. When are we gettinv back to I.C.E cars on the channel. i'm getting impatience now Tish.
@johnlaine265412 күн бұрын
In other words it’s about the same size as the Petrol KIA SELTOS… OR VW T CROSS OR T ROC… or HYUNDAI KONA… why pay extra for this electric car? It will cost more for Insurance and tyres and not the range or the convenience of a quick fill at the local petrol station.
@creakingknees292811 күн бұрын
You're right John, I like driving electric cars but the extra cost of this over my Kona Hybrid doesn't make sense.
@pm245311 күн бұрын
and the worst is they don't come with a cassette player!
@Brian-om2hh9 күн бұрын
And you feel that "quick fill" at the local petrol station is an advantage, despite the fact you're paying one of the highest rates of fuel duty in the world, using earnings you *already* paid tax on? That's fine. I'll just continue charging up on my drive, for an 8th of the cost of using petrol.... I can cover 1000 miles of town and general driving for less than £30. I haven't set foot on a petrol station forecourt for over 3 years. Servicing is cheaper too. My last service cost me £70.
@Brian-om2hh9 күн бұрын
@@pm2453 No, and there's no long wave radio either...
@johnlaine26548 күн бұрын
You haven’t even consider the much lower return you’re going to get when it comes to changing that car?Also your range anxiety must be through the roof if you live in a country with snowy Winters.I own a VW which costs less than $400 per Service and is cheap to run compared to big Petrol cars. you are correct about the cost of your refills but when it comes to trips outside of bigger towns,there is definitely a problem finding chargers.. also in cities. We all have a right to choose what we drive, I’ll,stay with Petrol until the equation tilts more in the favour of electric cars.