2023 Toyota Prius vs 2023 Kia Niro - This is the one I buy and why

2023 Toyota Prius vs 2023 Kia Niro - This is the one I buy and why
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[@awong5432]

Prius only looks good on the outside (perhaps, which is very subjective), when it comes to practical use, price, interior design and dashboard, Kia Niro is the winner hands down.

[@drivinginthedcbaarea]

I would normally have never said this ever before, but this is a first for many I'm sure: Prius all the way.

[@hfdewees]

Totally Agee!

[@applerider4205]

Prause is a car for old people.

[@SgawCules]

You must've gone through Special Ed.

[@yuuyjaaj6721]

@@applerider4205 maybe you are an old person if you spell Prius like that

[@jacob-bi9ys]

I can buy a niro tomorrow , prius, I have to order and wait 6 months, and local toyota charges more than msrp

[@danielibarra1618]

I’m not a artist but i gotta disagree I love the look of the side profile of the Prius to me it doesn’t look awkward but idk I guess it’s just me.

[@changsangma1915]

The Prius was a meme talk of its design for so long Toyota finally said enough and thought to do something about it...and they did it perfect.

[@bepowerful2160]

This would have been my third Prius as of 2010 and 2016, both still in family, however as much as I like the body design I dislike the dash design so much I bought a 24 Kia Niro….53 mpg average and just over one inch more ground clearance. I hope they redo that dash in coming years…..especially the raised gauges in front of driver…

[@PamenterDoug]

The Prius is way cool, but the Niro is way more practical. Especially for seniors, getting in and out of both the front and back seats. I bought a Niro PHEV and love it!!

[@bruceh92]

The Prius looks really nice! The Kia isn't too bad but the vertical tail lights reminds me of the Focus hatchback from, oh, 25 years ago. Toyota on this one 👍. Thanks for video Sketch.

[@WMUsiv1]

Ironically that’s a big selling point for me on the Niro - the tail lights aren’t a light bar. If I’m driving behind one at night, I know exactly what it is

[@applerider4205]

Prause is a car for old people.

[@ummmbye1228]

That’s what I like on the niro

[@darkspd31]

Ass

[@finrodfelagund3968]

I'd buy KIA because it looks bigger and you have more space in the car.

[@UpperRobin29]

I'm gonna have to disagree with you here. That side profile makes to car appear low slung and almost Lamborghini Huracan-like. It took some Italian design queues which is usually a good thing in my opinion. The Kia looks like a early 20teens super aggressive, excessive lines, sharp cuts nonsense that plagued the previous Prius model's designs for so long

[@Anti-FreedomD.P.R.ofSouthKorea]

This guy's edits are actually renowned to be pretty terrible within the design community

[@Squidward_Tikiland]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="450">7:30</a> the wierd roofline makes the whole car. It would look more like an econobox with a regular roofline. The shape makes it look expensive and special, like a car that costs twice as much.

[@TilenTMtube]

The Niro looks really good! My money would go on the Niro.

[@yt_Ajay_]

I like the Prius a lot. Though I wish Toyota made it a full hatchback.

[@dylancao7131]

what’s the difference between a full hatchback and the prius?

[@yt_Ajay_]

@@dylancao7131 I like the hatchback shape better and I'd rather have the extra space.

[@dylancao7131]

@@yt_Ajay_ ah, i believe the prime has extra space due to the battery being in the rear.

[@baronvonjo1929]

I have come to learn over the past few years most people don't like the hatchback look. Idk why. Most like the impractical look of a sedan. I have heard them call weird and dorky looking. I think that's why the Civic Hatch has the look it does. I see them everywhere. Most common hatchback I personally see and probably the biggest seller. Honda knew the sloped rear appeals to a more sedan loving market. Crossovers are their own thing and seem to break the same reasoning. So my argument doesn't make much sense when you think about them.

[@prius-]

The toyota aqua used to be the hatchback of Prius

[@rzeznikpphoto4096]

fun fact: c-pillar in kia soul is actually an air vent. Air enters right behind rear doors, through the c- pillar and exits between rear lights and trunk window. Now more you know

[@maligunaguno9026]

Definitely, Niro I would buy!!

[@edwartvonfectonia4362]

Kia is kinda ugly. Prius on the other hand...

[@dennishena1399]

That’s easy…Prius!

[@mullen25]

this new prius design is sleek. it's a beautiful car. what a transformation. the niro is just another small crossover/hatch look.

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

Man this new Prius 😋😋😋😋

[@abrahamcasanova9901]

Based on styling alone definitely the Prius! I see what you’re saying about the roofline but I’m glad they did it that way. Also I disagree about the rear end, I think it looks perfect just as it is. The Kia is very good looking as well and there is nothing wrong with it (except maybe for the 2 spoke wheel), but the Prius is just gorgeous. This gives me high hopes for the new Camry, I hope they won’t disappoint me.

[@hollsost1836]

The Kia looks a bit outdated and too SUV-ish for my taste. The graphic features will probably age not very gracefully. I m nicely surprised by the new Prius. Clean design, great graphics, especially in the front...and I love the roofline...very elegant and with a good dynamic flow. So, team Prius 100%

[@RogueBeatsARG]

Waiting for the wagon/shooting brake version of the prius tbh, and a sporty GR Prius i wish

[@baronvonjo1929]

The Prius V is gonna come back 😱

[@user-gb3jq1io2c]

I'll be buying a Niro. I like the Toyota better but the fact is I am the type that refuses to pay above MSRP, and I can get a Niro PHEV at MSRP whereas I can not find any Toyota dealerships willing to sell a Prime for less that $7995 additional mark-up. When Toyota gets their dealerships and distribution back under control, I'd love to buy from them, but until that day comes, Ill buy from the Koreans.

[@ryannarain3539]

Is it possible Toyota made the roofline less steep to make it more aerodynamic? So it cuts through the air smoothly.

[@changsangma1915]

I wouldn't be surprised that being the real reason cause generally the concept shapes don't translate into production. Also imo the roofline isn't something i see as a rulebook definition of concern....a spacious interior will suffice for the odd roofline. He was going a bit much on that.

[@paulmesh8089]

If you want a Prius, it is about a year to wait. I ordered one anyways . Very practical with today’s yo yo fuel prices.

[@cjclack6193]

Not too sure about Kia hybrid cars… I think Prius is a better choice of hybrid car due to its rep… I rather give Kia time to perfect their hybrid before even consider buying one

[@chuckwalla2967]

I also hate that droopy tail light design they use on the Prius, Camry, Sienna.

[@spock7of961]

I have to disagree, the Prius roof line looks better as is. Moving the height of the roof forward makes the car more traditional and less special. I prefer it to be more sleek and sporty. What would be nice if it had flush glass with the B and C pillars like a Tesla. Though I assume it would make the car more expensive.

[@mister_jon_jon]

The new Prius is absolutely beautiful. Strange to say about a Prius...

[@DJonathanHayes76]

I have a Hyundai, their warranty are not worth much, they do any and all things to avoid warranty claims.

[@Steve_in_NJ]

I'm Team Niro. Even CR says the A-pillars on the Prius creates a blind spot because it's sloped too low. I'm in the market now for a 2024 Niro PHEV version (SX Touring). Great video!!!

[@B9M3]

Thank you for using red cars (anything but black, gray, or white). For a fairer comparison, you should've used the optional wheels on the Niro. The license plate mount on the Prius ruins the sleek face.

[@jjookkeerr6699]

what car companies u worked at, what real projects do u have in your portfolio? @Bembli?

[@ThirdPlaceEntertainment]

I'm sorry but moving the roof line forward on the Prius is uglier than sin. Looks way better with the roof line they went with. Car design rules be damned looks way sexier with their chosen design

[@sva60_cyyz59]

Damn the Niro is ugly! I appreciate Kia’s transformation just as much as anyone else, but the Niro, with its messy and random body lines, the rear of the EV6, and the Sportage are just not good looking. On the other hand, the Prius is very clean and organic, and looks expensive🔥

[@adrianciobotaru9595]

Kia Niro, without any doubt! All the way! Niro offers a much better driving experience, due to the DSG gearbox. Also, the dash board is nice at Niro... At Prius it looks like you bought a tabled and glued it over the dashboard!!!

[@Cleo-ix2kd]

Why would anyone buy a hybrid from Kia? Toyota has the hybrid perfected. Plus the new Prius looks awesome.

[@voyddd]

I love that new Niro:)

[@dorinvesa1109]

For a single man like me,Prius will be my next car!indubitably!

[@10zico10]

Niro - don’t think turn signals down on the rear bumper or even lower on some cars is a good idea. Prius - don’t like that weird info screen behind the steering wheel under the big slanted windshield, wondering if driver can actually read it while driving under direct sunlight above.

[@B9M3]

The Prius has an ugly flat, projecting license plate mounting point on the front fascia that's molded in. (Not shown on your photos.) You're stuck with it whether you need it or not.

[@gascan_productions]

My dilemma is that the new Prius looks slick, and has the Toyota name and reliability but no vents or charger for the back seat passenger. However the highest trims (limited) gets you that classy glass roof and sun roof feature. Niro seems to be more spacious and has vents and chargers for the back seat passengers, however even at the highest trim, no sun roof. Also Kia doesn’t have the style. 😵‍💫 first world problems I know … tough to pick for me. It seems a lightly used niro is far cheaper than a used Prius as well.

[@RRLV434]

I don’t like Toyotas and I’ve been a fan of the Koreans for a while. However, between the new Prius and Niro, the Prius would be my choice. I do like the Niro interior more, but the rest of the Prius outweighs it.

[@EPeltzer]

Your roofline edit completely ruins the Prius, sorry. Toyota roofline is extremely low from a functional perspective . . . but the visual effect is stunning, sleek, clean, elegant. That said, the Niro in photos looks kind of convoluted. In person it's much better, sharper, than I expected. Volvo kind of vibe. I give Niro an 8, Prius a 10.

[@z0n4l1]

i want to see GR Prius

[@Soh90]

Sorry bud, but it’s Prius for me. More power. More efficient. And quite frankly, better looking. The Niro looks busy.

[@kneerow4878]

What a timeline we live in, when I'd consider picking the prius

[@mxngosvision]

Is it just me that thinks the Niro’s rear end reminds of the Nissan Note (JDM) from 15 years ago? 😆

[@Anotherslowclio]

Another JDM.. I think it looks like the mk3 Honda crv

[@sulphureous9939]

Prius all the way! Important to note that the purpose of the roofline is to make the car more aerodynamic and improve in mpg. The Niro to ME looks a bit… boring… like like I’ve seen that design way too much before or like any other small SUV. The Prius feels like a head turner.

[@contraplano3157]

I buyed a old good One e-niro

[@baronvonjo1929]

I like them both Also I feel like people who would hate the Niro are probably the same people who say, "ALL CROSOSVER ARE BLAND AND BORING AND LOOK THE SAME" It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it certainly isn't boring to look at. I think I would go for the Prius because I have always liked them. Not the last gen really, but this looks amazing. I would be scared of long term ownership because of the battery however. Toyotas make good hybrids but eventually it will crap out and be a ton to replace.

[@daniel37665]

New prius looks to me similar to the mazda 3 hatchback. Love the clean lines on both designs even though I'm not a huge fan of either brand. The front lights of the prius spoil it for me.

[@a7mad9999999]

niro is $10k more here, Id go with the prius

[@vanly757]

did you guy realized that the Kia Niro has same concept outlook with Xpeng G9...I just find out it

[@stevenjames1138]

The rear end design of the Niro reminds me a lot of the second generation Ford Focus (that was not sold in the USA).

[@mizu_yt]

On the Niro you have at least 1 tiger nose: on all variants, it's the windshield where the roof- and hoodlines eat a little into it, and on the EV variant there is the grille as well.

[@davidlee1467]

I'll pick Prius just because it has established a good reputation for longterm reliability. It is not uncommon that some Priuses can reach 500k miles. kia is actually catching up really fast, but it still needs time to prove to the customers that their cars are equally as reliable as Toyota

[@vanly757]

agree! Lobe the Prius latest design! outstanding than other version before! BUT ...

[@MC-hl2yx]

The new Prius Plug Is actually really stylish. Who would have seen that coming.

[@jimmybaggs5342]

I’d buy the Prius because I don’t like engine failures.

[@hfdewees]

My pick is the Prius... which I never thought I would ever say in my entire life. 😁

[@DennisWu-gm5fl]

You hit the weak point of Prius, that the inner space can be pushed up a bit more to the front.

[@Eric-qi9us]

Toyota all day

[@arzeey]

Bro that C pillar on the Niro put me off of it as soon as I saw it. What in the actual blind spot, batman!

[@arzeey]

And don't get me wrong, the Prius isn't any better but at least it hides it. That Niro looks so proud that it has such bad rear visibility that it has two tone paint on it.

[@RonanTetsu]

Dunno how the prius looks any better than the new niro. Aside from that, the lack of rear ventilation and cramped interior is a no-no.

[@tropixx8143]

this is actually a hard one for me, tho the fwd only is a big turnoff

[@erg0101]

Prius all the way. Nice car! 😎

[@guylambrechts2303]

Who would have guessed that there would ever be a design discussion between a Kia and a Prius. The design does something to you and that's already a big win for me. Imagine Toyota would have taken it a bit further on this design. Bit more like the concept. That would really make my day but the evolution from the previous generation to this has to be applauded.

[@MC-hl2yx]

the roof line for the prius is probably to increase fuel efficiency.

[@alexandergoldman]

For me, the Prius front end is almost there, but not quite. It's almost a straight line from the front nose to the top of the A-pillar. Good for aerodynamics but it's not a sports car and it takes way from utility and headspace... It's not bad. Maybe redo this and compare it to a Kia EV6 EV. That's probably a closer comparison as both are "not traditional" (whereas the Kia Niro might be considered a more traditional SUV).

[@ricardolinterna4041]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="296">4:56</a> tiger nose not intact in that one tho <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="392">6:32</a> that's exactly what i thought when i saw it

[@TheMajortanner]

The Kia C-pillar is a bit gimmicky and not as clearly translated from the concept but I agree that the hatchback form is preferred over a fastback.

[@jonwasowski]

The comparison alone is an insult. How can you compare a Toyota to a Kia? In 10 years that Kia is going to be scrap metal, and the Toyota will be just fine.

[@Selahree]

the prius looks nice but just sits way way too low to the ground.

[@MikoLanthierFrechette]

Both the prius and the niro all day

[@docmccoy9813]

Why compare two different concepts of a car?

[@nujxad]

They are close in price point

[@MsWoodgnome]

It's 'head to head' for another faceoff! ;)

[@TheMajortanner]

Kia should come up with an original design concept. It just looks like a less successful knock-off.

[@bartycrouchjr.8831]

I think these two cars have the lowest fuel consumption, right? It must be around +50mpg 😮😮😮

[@alexandergoldman]

Prius looks so much better than before...but I now understand why it simply looked odd with the roofline... Makes complete sense and I like your photoshopped version so much more than the production version. Agree with the saggy tail end as well. I think the new Niro looks nicely balanced and I thought you might mention the 2-tone from the Audi R8 'blade'. Anyways, great review as always.

[@Anotherslowclio]

That Kia Niro looks very very similar to the mk3 Honda CRV (or the 2009ish) from the back

[@marclachance8523]

Prius all the way ! I would never go for the Niro. If you know a little about reliability and efficiency, Prius is the only intelligent choice.

[@james2494]

Was that a cat at the end? 🐈

[@sebastian5903]

the prius looks so much better now...like a small mirai. the new mirai ( not the old one) is the first toyota design that I really like. the Niro is really ugly. so overdesigned. no premium feeling at all.

[@najeebalraie1371]

Prius is the best . No kia no the others. Ever

[@crouchb15]

sprius

[@StenCheesemonger]

Congratulations, you made the Prius uglier, more generic and less aerodynamic.

[@alginyes]

Said no one

[@Kroov.]

I would get the prius. The styling is amazing, while the niro looks ugly in my opinion

[@Sanpedranoazul]

Never liked The Niro

[@privateprivate1865]

Man.. all new cars are ugly

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

What are u doing in present !! 😂😂 If u think this new Prius doesn't look good than either u better see an eye doctor or a mental health consultant

[@privateprivate1865]

@@ibrahimbashir6634 sure the Toyota Prius looks better than it used to, but it doesn't mean it's a good looking car when compared to the classics. The only modern car that looks attractive today is the new rendition of the classic Lamborghini countach and that's only because it resembles the classic version almost entirely.

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

@@privateprivate1865 u love classic cars thats why u r saying all this !! There is no other reason...

[@privateprivate1865]

@@ibrahimbashir6634 because im disappointed in the direction car design has gone. It used to be the designers had the final say.. but it hasnt been that way for years, and it shows. I bet you the sketch monkey knows this too.

[@changsangma1915]

One comment was enough, no need to spam it twice in desperation to find favor or whatever you're hoping to gain. Get out and tinker with your classics, we would care less.

[@privateprivate1865]

Modern cars lack style.

[@zenith9395]

Classic cars have 0 identity

[@privateprivate1865]

@@zenith9395 lol.

[@isaaclim8645]

At least they are starting to be more unique and stand out from one another compared to the 80s or 90s where most cars look similar like boxes on wheels

[@privateprivate1865]

@@isaaclim8645 i like pre 80s.

[@isaaclim8645]

@@privateprivate1865 ok give me some examples