The New Kia Niro EV Is Still The King Of Value For Money

[@rickybryan1759]

I still shake my head as to how this show has basically replaced the old Top Gear as my go to car show and 12 yrs ago Robert was making it in his basement!

[@Ijusthopeitsquick]

He should have stayed there.

[@brendanpowell6043]

@@Ijusthopeitsquick he's created something of value. Lots of things of value have been produced in basements

[@chriswhiteman5817]

Top Gear? eh what is that

[@erikschmitt5262]

Top Gear spent years spewing anti electric vehicle nonsense. They literally had a pro fossil fuel agenda. I stopped watching them years ago because of it.

[@rickybryan1759]

@@erikschmitt5262 I stopped watching for a range of reasons. General creeping nastiness being one. But agree they were very anti progressive to hybrids, completely fitted up the early Tesla.

[@garethdesborough7960]

I like this car very much. In fact I like it so much I’ve just ordered one as our second EV alongside our Tesla. It’s very well built, has every piece of tech you could reasonably want, drives beautifully and has an impressive range. A brilliant family EV and yet another entertaining and thorough review by Jack.

[@JGS123WRPTP]

More completely normal EVs is exactly what's needed.

[@hndit2u]

Can't agree. I'm an Aptera reservation holder and my fingers are crossed they'll be able to bring an ultra efficient EV to market. And with the Aptera form will definitely follow function. ENiro is a great car if you need seating for four.

[@zachbattack]

@@hndit2u the market needs normal evs even if that’s not what YOU are looking for

[@JGS123WRPTP]

@@hndit2u I’m glad you’re achieving the things you need to achieve to get the stuff you want, genuinely. I on the other hand need a basic little family car with half decent range and fast charging. I’d even take manual windows if needed.

[@someguy9520]

@@hndit2u i freakin love the aptera. So little electricity needed for moving decently fast. Solar trickle charging that actually makes a difference But in reality very few are gonna want a 2 seater funky lookin thing like the aptera. Most just want a boring 4-5 seater that is cheap, efficient, quick charging and reliable

[@petstore9916]

👆Let's talk now I have something new and profitable.....to introduce ❣️

[@brendanfromireland]

Kia have seriously upped their game on design styling... The new logo is classy AF too.

[@gee3883]

Car was keyed as we have a huge population of pricks amongst us.

[@wyattnoise]

Love Jack for not making a fuss about getting an entry-level car to review and instead being like “This is good for the viewers!”

[@jaywatanabe4706]

Shout out to the video, sound, & editting team on the video. The little driving sequence was straight out of a high end advert. An enjoyable compliment to Jack’s informative walk through :)

[@ChrisHaupt]

was thinking the same. brilliant production

[@RWBHere]

Thanks Jack. Your style and language has been improving in leaps nd bounds. Keep up the good work! The Kia certainly looks better, and performs well. If I needed another EV, it would be high on my list for consideration. We're seeing real world range of 240 at motorway speeds to over 300 miles around town, from our ZE50, depending upon the amount of Lead in our right feet, and apart from the even slower recharging speed, nominally 50 kW, it suits us perfectly. Our economy meter is showing 6.2 miles per kWh right now, with daytime temperatures in the low 20's. I'd really love to test drive the Niro for a few days, to see what it can do with my mix of driving. It might attain more than 7 mi/kWh. But the manufacturers that the Germans really need to be worried about are in China, not Korea. They've pretty much cornered the battery manufacturing market, and are doing the same with EV's in general. In particular, keep a close eye on BYD over the next 12 to 18 months. They've pushed VW into third place already, and are starting to challenge Tesla.

[@asaslam]

05:00 those aren't 19s Jack. The Niro EV only comes with 17 inch wheels. PS: I have test driven the car and agree, it's a nice package. I've reserved one!

[@JackScarlett1]

Yes sorry I’m a melt and I misspoke

[@patreekotime4578]

@@JackScarlett1 it looks so good on 17s you forgot!

[@saml7610]

In your future reviews, do you think y'all could just briefly give a short PoV shot of the rearward visibility? A lot of the modern cars - especially crossovers like the Niro - I've test driven in recent years, the two big problems I've had are visibility out the rear window, and head room (I'm 6'4"). It's like a lot of manufacturers are using backup cameras as a crutch so they can focus on the aero features and reduce the rear window size. It's been bothering me quite a bit, and since I use your reviews to write my "cars I plan on test driving" list, it would be nice to know if I should even bother or if that rear visibility is so poor is becomes a deal breaker. Cheers!

[@xxwookey]

Drive a van for while then you'll learn never to even try looking out the back window :-) Then it doesn't matter. I've never understood why people worry about this - I've not been able to look out the back window since 1992 and it's not been a problem.

[@Army2willis]

I drive the Ev6 and I can tell you the rearview visibility is just fine for driving. The kicker is its not for reversing but that does not matter when you have a 360 camera and rearview cameras and the sensors to boot to assist in that area

[@saml7610]

@@Army2willis yeah I'm a stubborn bastard who doesn't like change, but maybe you're right and I just have to bite the bullet by learning to live with the cameras. My main concern is actually backing up, and like you said, the visibility ain't great for that in most modern cars. I just worry a little kid will run out behind me while I'm reversing and I won't be able to notice them...

[@IanMcc1000]

It's the width of the A and B pillars that are more of a problem in a lot of modern EVs. The blindspots are unnecessarily large.

[@_pehash]

Reversing camera as standard. No need to test your neck flexibility.

[@AlRoderick]

I think the charge port on the front is brilliant but it's going to face the same kind of challenge as the classic 70s gas filler behind the license plate at the back: collisions. If the port's on the nose it makes it puts it at risk. While an electrical plug is less hazardous to have in the bump zone than an open gas filler neck, it will make it much easier to permanently disable.

[@Flaggyt]

The chargeport is nothing but a simple connector very easily and cheaply replaced. And if an ev has been in a serious enough crash that it is properly destroyed it wise to not charge it anyway before the car is checked out. So I don't see any real problem to be fair.

[@PassportToPimlico]

That's true. I wonder if it could go up higher in a recess in the bonnet.

[@marvingeorge157]

Statistics in U.S. for auto accidents show the front of the vehicle is involved in the majority of accidents, followed by the rear of the vehicle. If I have a FWD only vehicle I would prefer the charge port have less chance of becoming compromised in a minor accident and still be able charge it if it's still drivable.

[@JeffRAllenCH]

The Renault Zoe has had a front charge port for a decade with no problems.

[@AndrejGobec]

Collision detection and auto breaking system is now mandatory on all new cars. I'm sure it still can be crashed but charging electronics is not at the same place as the port so even in the case of some bent metal it should be easy to fix

[@ScrapKing73]

If the two-tier boot/trunk means the same as it means on the 2020 and newer Soul EV, it refers to the ability to not only remove the floor, but to place it on a lower track. If so, you get to choose between more space or a floor that’s level with the opening.

[@petstore9916]

👆Let's talk now I have something new and profitable.....to introduce ❣️

[@graemecollin]

The design feature that I particularly like is the steering wheel! It's ROUND! None of this weird flat-bottomed malarky! All steering wheels should be round!

[@ClebyHerris]

And it doesn’t have touch buttons. I love buttons. Stop removing buttons

[@aaromnido]

I have an e-Niro since January 2021 and my family and I love this car. I repeat, we love this car. From Zaragoza, Spain we traveled across middle Spain and also part of France. Really really nice to travel in this car. And now, with Tesla Superchargers open, it's easier to travel with it. The new one is more beautiful and it has many improvements in the Drive trim (Intermediate). Maybe is time to refresh our e-Niro?

[@petstore9916]

👆Let's talk now I have something new and profitable....to introduce ❣️

[@emil10139]

My opinion is that there is a small difference regarding the price between this Kia and EV6. Maybe the latter is a better option.

[@billbennett6921]

I prefer the charge port on the left side fender. I have a Chevy Volt (not Bolt) 2018 Premier model, and it is so convenient to park in my garage, get out and plug in to the charger on the left wall. In five seconds time I am through! The cable is 30 feet in length so that helps, but most public charging stations have cables long enough to easily reach the left fender.

[@PaulHo]

I like that the lighting signatures match Jack's Vans.

[@cyberdave17]

Charger on the back corner. Should be reverse parking into bays and means when on the drive, there's less cable trailing around the car.

[@petstore9916]

👆Let's talk now I have something new and profitable..to introduce ❣️..

[@aviationtherapy9898]

Love this review as a 22’ Ev Niro owner. I test drove this new one and saw some major difference on the interior: switch gear on the doors feels noticeably chintzy, gloss black capacitive controls may push away utilitarian minded and OCD owners, there is less padding on the center and outboard arm rests, there are no rear vents for passengers on the base model like my 22, and the smaller screen in the infotainment is blatant cost cutting when the base model in the US comes with the 10 inch screen. It’s definitely a greater car now in some aspects, but I see drawbacks for the practical minded owners that were marketed to in the past like myself.

[@randledmadden]

As a Niro EV owner I can confirm that it is very difficult not to love this car. It just does everything well. And I'd like to stress that once in Sport mode (the ONLY mode I ever drive it in), it is properly quick!

[@joeb4294]

It looks much better with that rear blade area the same as the body color (or body colour).

[@rikkijohnson7165]

I like it. It looks like a really great car and your presentation made me feel genuinely excited about it. Nice work Jack. Thanks

[@petstore9916]

👆Let's talk now I have something new and profitable.....to introduce ❣️

[@Yanquetino]

Glad it has a rear window wiper -unlike the EV6.

[@kuro68000]

Front is definitely the right place for the charge port.

[@tesla-spectre]

From a practical view, no doubt. From a security point not that much... that is where you are most likely to get hit in any road accident and damaging the port can probably produce a lot of extra costs. But Tesla drivers prefer other cars with front charger because they do not block anpther Supercharger needlessly (where they are open for other Evs). I think the Kia E Niro is generally a really really great car. Only BIG drawback: charging speed of 80kW is just 40% of what it should be...

[@darrenwallis7630]

I much prefer reversing into spaces - at the back for me please

[@Richard482]

@@tesla-spectre I read you are most likely to get rear-ended in an accident

[@tesla-spectre]

@@Richard482 by someone's front presumably :)

[@kuro68000]

@@tesla-spectre I guess they have to keep the charge speed down to keep the battery price low. Faster charging means more cooling and extra spare capacity. Unless you do a lot of long trips then it's still just a 30 minute stop so it's probably not worth spending thousands more to save an hour or two a year.

[@BenSullinsOfficial]

Mate, love the vest!

[@petstore9916]

👆Let's talk now I have something new and profitable..to introduce ❣️..

[@robochan0970]

What a great presenter Jack is!

[@MattGarnham1]

Bravo for reviewing a entry spec model. A refreshing change!

[@fabricelee9386]

Finally an entry level review!! Well done kia and fully charged, great to see.

[@herrunsinn774]

04:19 "Can we please agree, car brands, that this is where the charge port should just go?" .... No no no no no! That is the absolute WORST place to put the charge port. Why? That's because the one spot on a car most likely to take an impact is the middle of the front bumper. Even a moderate tap will mean you can no longer have access to the charging port.... thus putting you out of "the driving business" with the smallest tap. If you insist on a center-mounted port, put it in the middle of the rear bumper.

[@DeutschlandGuy]

I totally agree... That charging port might as well have a target painted on it. The area of a car most likely to receive impact damage (large or small) should not be where the charge port is located. Sure, a dent anywhere on a car is regrettable but don't put the charge port in the spot most vulnerable to even minor collisions.

[@JulianLiebl]

In Germany it makes no sense to get the Niro. It's only 4000€ to the EV6. We wanted to get the Niro but where shocked how similar priced they are. For 4000€ you get a bigger battery, bigger car and a 800V system.

[@RyanWilliams222]

I had the same thought after watching this review. I was like, “I must be missing something here; this makes no sense.”

[@lendios764]

Good luck getting the ev6 though... currently in the UK it's late Q3 delivery if you order one today. Niro is still Q1 next year and was Q3 this year if you pre-ordered. Also 4000 euros is a lot to some people.

[@JulianLiebl]

@@lendios764 you need to check the dealers. I called 15 and 1 had 400 ordered back in 2021. Had to wait 2 months. Ordered in Mai 2022 arrived in early July 2022. All the other dealers told me there is no chance to get one before July 2023. Sure 4000 is ALOT also for me. Considering the resell value, get an EV6 on credit. You will have to spend less money in the end.

[@lendios764]

​@@JulianLiebl Oh don't get me wrong, we own an EV6 GT line S aswell that we ordered early this year and got 2 weeks ago. But the situation has gotten a lot worse, and all dealers within 250miles of me said the same thing unfortunately. I'm guessing the situation in the UK is a lot worse than where you are in Europle sadly, atleast we don't have to deal with the dealership markups they have in the US, ha!

[@michealoflaherty1265]

🎶 "I need a Niro, I'm holding out for a Niro..... " 🎶 😊😊

[@mikeymike1792]

Speaking of the affordable EVs for the masses, I presume an MG4 review is on the way? I've heard good things so far!

[@JackScarlett1]

Next week! Bobby called dibs on that one

[@davidotoole9328]

@@JackScarlett1 if a gun had been put to my head I wouldn’t have know your surname. Sounds like a ex-SAS captain dragged back in to service when his wife is kidnapped.

[@JamesScholesUK]

@@davidotoole9328 He's the one who knows the Mysterons' plan!

[@onathanj]

As a presenter on KZbin, you would have to look very long to find someone as likable and professional as Jack.

[@siwi666]

yeah, who threatens people with death...

[@petstore9916]

👆Let's talk now I have something new and profitable....to introduce ❣️

[@1519Spring]

Well done. Appreciate the production values of the video as well as the contents.

[@SingleTrackMined]

5:03 I am in awe of Kia's new 17" tire on 19" rim technology. I imagine stretching the rubber that much lowers rolling resistance proportionally?

[@roboticvenom1935]

kia engineers are top tier

[@MrGamelover23]

I know nothing about what you speak, can you elaborate on why that's so amazing?

[@1derekwinter1]

@@MrGamelover23 The wheels are 17” 😬

[@bikeman123]

What? Do you really believe they stretch 17 Inch tyres onto 19 inch rims?

[@johnlewis5663]

Great vid , waiting for delivery of my Kia Niro E. However I have a couple of questions for you, where do the bottles in the boot go and why does your left arm suddenly appear in a long sleeved jumper.

[@ThatTechoGuy]

@5:00 - The wheels are 17 inch right as that's on the tire too, not 19 inch as you said. Can you get larger than 17 inch?

[@scottn96]

I really like the editing for this video. Well done, team!

[@ivo4357]

I disagree with the placement of the charging port. Most of the damage in traffic (especially in cities) happen on the front and the back of the cars. This is the worst place, if they bump into it while parking (as my neighbor recently did with my car) the charging port can get damaged and you'll have no way to charge your car!!! You can wait a few weeks to get a scratch or dent repaired (most garages make you wait that long), but that's not possible if you can't recharge, right?

[@doudoune1067]

At least on the old niros the cover is plastic and it's placed a few centimeters behind the plate. You'd need a pretty bad crash to not be accessible anymore

[@Lueeee]

I kind of disagree on that one. if it's a high speed accident then you will most likely have to tow it anyways, and if it's slow speed then it won't damage the charge port. And on top of that I don't think we should put the charger in a worse spot just because it might get damaged, but makes my everyday life a lot easier.

[@ivo4357]

@@Lueeee as I said in my comment, my car was hit in the front by my neighbor, who has a military all terrain vehicle. A low speed crash was enough to damage my BMW X1 (already a sturdy car) in exactly the spot that port would be. I can tell you right now, the port will no longer open if that happens (imagine something hitting the side port of a gasoline car, that would be damaged too). It's not so much the charging outlet that will get damaged, it's the port itself. Also this: a front port is not easier for everyone. In my example, I need to drive my car fairly close to my garage workbench. It would be much harder for me to use a front port than a side port. So I get that some people find it useful, but to say as they do in the review that ALL vehicles should be made like that, is just plane wrong. What would be a practical solution, is to use 2 charging ports. As 2 electric charging ports is much easier to achieve than in a gasoline version (it's only some electrical wire), I think that's the way to go.

[@petstore9916]

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[@philproflee6316]

With so many safety features like the Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, the designer must have thought through it and find that it is highly unlikely to have a frontal crash. Thanks to the designers.

[@BillsCountrysideAdventures]

OOOOOOUUUUUUU nearly 1 Million Subs :) Well done guys!

[@paulw575]

They love the E.T. style headrests. They look odd, but they are comfortable.

[@ralphg63]

It seems more like a wagon than an SUV. I hate SUVs. Hate to be on the highway behind them, can't see around them. I saw the old NIRO, was very much Grandpa's car, but this new one seems perfect. I drive a 2020 Ioniq EV, and love it. Need to switch it out Fall 2023.... this could be the one. thx for the great review

[@freathinker]

We still love our 2020 Niro EV - although - in Canada we had the choice of 2 colours - white and black - that purple/blue makes me totally envious

[@marcuswebb21]

Great work Jack love how you have toned it down a bit on the over acting it comes across so much better in my opinion 👍

[@stanja28]

I personally prefer certain styling elements of the old one, but the new one doesn't look too conspicuous I guess... I hate the tail light situation, looks like they just glued them to the side I loved the interior.

[@ServiceProcess]

The reviewer and the review are outstanding. The guy is a pro.

[@markymarkreviews]

All round brilliant EV (like the last one). But as you mentioned, I totally agree it should have had 130-150kW charge capability. It would have been a 10 out of 10 EV then. But this is still 9/10 but a touch pricey for the fully loaded model.

[@Joe-lb8qn]

I drive its uglier (some say quirky) younger sister the Soul and I've never missed or needed super fast charging. Ona 300 mile trip i need to stop for longer than the 20 mins the car needs to top up enough to get to my destination where i can charge. Ona 200 mile trip i dont need to charge at all, and charge overnight at my destination . Maybe if you are a road warrior doing stupid mileage every day lack of fast charging would be an issue, in which case get a Tesla.

[@markymarkreviews]

@@Joe-lb8qn Not a deal breaker but charging speed curiously under spec from the same manufacturer who make the EV6 (which also has a high real world range) and can charge at 240kW speeds. That speed would not be needed but all manufacturers latest offerings do 100-150kW which is enough. The Soul etc came out a few years ago now. In a few years this car will be lagging behind when it comes to sell. May not matter to you but will matter to a few more.

[@Joe-lb8qn]

@@markymarkreviews Yeh, maybe its one of those things that new buyers want but dont actually need. A bit like 10+ years ago everyone wanted a bigger and bigger pixel count on their digital camera ignoring quality and sensor size. I'm finding it hard to source a replacement (just for a change) because very few other cars have equal let alone more range and teh few that do are very large. One of these days after too many glasses of wine I'll just buy a Model Y and be done

[@markymarkreviews]

@@Joe-lb8qn 👍I am a big fan of the Niro,Kona and Soul EVs as they offer a great range in a compact package. But with cars like the new MG4 EV coming to market for £10k cheaper (and putting aside the "but its's Chinese" issues) it represents the growing competition coming to the EV market. Kia improved on just about everything on this updated model but just gave a slight tweak to the charging profile, which was a bit of a shame.

[@itekani]

And at least 1000kg towing like id4 or Model 3. But at least 750kg is better than nothing.

[@d.e.7467]

The local UPS taught my former company's delivery trucks to back in at a destination because the driver's tendency to hurry to the next destination would increase accidents if s/he has to back out. Was it always possible? Of course not, but they had a lot more trucks than we did and a very enviable safety record. That's why I prefer the filler location in the rear.

[@mikeg6606]

Airports have A LOT of cameras. I bet they can follow the keyer to their own vehicle.

[@tomattime]

Jack in full Clarkson with a Conscience at the beginning! Superb rEView, I'm never keen on charging ports being front and centre, a simple bump and...... Oh deary me.

[@Tommiart]

Great review, my only constructive criticism might be that you've mentioned many times that it's a family car, so maybe steal a family and lump them in the back for a bit to give us an idea of range, ride and comfort in that situation (maybe even a big family Vs a little family.... depending on how many you can .....er.....'borrow').

[@petstore9916]

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[@StarLuna973]

The new Niro looks amazing but Jack, not everyone wants the charging port to be on the front of the car!! Lots of us reverse onto our drives (if we’re lucky enough to have one) and therefore prefer the charging port to be on the side (especially the right side)!! Great, entertaining video as always.

[@julesverneinoz]

Actually, that is a good point. I reverse-park everywhere because I can see the way is clear going in (no pedestrians) and I can see clearly going out (no other cars also reversing out, no pedestrians, etc.).

[@bradleyarcher9840]

I have an MG ZS with the charge point at the front and it’s the one thing I personally hate. It’s much safer to reverse park, I’d much prefer a charge point on the side of my vehicle rather than the front. Looks neater when parked, safer and easier to pull away again.

[@craiglawrence5211]

Funny, I prefer the ZS to the 4 due to the nose charger. It seems to split people (and reviewers) roughly equally. Are you Mk1 ZS or Mk2? Mk1 nose charger has other issues which can conflate the matter (mine does my head in too some times, sodding bungs)

[@CRAZYCR1T1C]

Much better to pull into the charge point head on. No guessing if the cable can reach. You are over thinking it

[@toby9999]

Personal preference I guess. I never reverse park, so front would be my preference.

[@markosborne1740]

My question would be: what are the alternatives. It seems much less efficient to me to have the charge plug at the sides at the rear, because you limit which chargers you can use (you can only use the one on the correct side of your vehicle). Or you could put the charge socket somewhere at the rear under the boot - but there you have all the sensors and rear camera, etc. To me, front centre is by far the most logical location. Plus, you are not reversing out of the charging station straight on to a road, but into a car park of some sort. Plus it is rare to have cars parked on both sides of you, so visibility should be fine.

[@ramblerandy2397]

Yes, I get that you don't like it. Have a small accident in the front and you'll probably no longer be able to drive/charge while you wait for your repair appointment. However, it does have advantages too. My only real objection is cars that have charge points down the side, say behind the front wheel. This includes Audi, Porsche, etc. You'll hardly ever have a dead easy reach to a raid charger. Teslas are fine, right on the corner. My own ID.3 is OK too. It's sufficiently rearward to be fine. A word on the Kia Niro. Drop the petrol/hybrid versions and design it ground up as a BEV. It'll be even better.

[@greyareaRK1]

I admit being confused when someone tells me the new 'exciting shapes' at the front end of a car are much better looking than the old ones. If you told me the old one was the new design, I'd believe you.

[@rewolvi]

Agreed, the new one looks ugly. It reminds me of the plastic Citroen.

[@itekani]

Surely nobody would say the old front looked exciting?

[@t1n4444]

@@itekani "In the eye of the beholder" ... surely you've looked at a mate's gf and thought to yourself "FFS... that should be on a lead ... ?" Same principle.

[@roboticvenom1935]

@@t1n4444 dont be dummy, only goofs thinks the old niro ev front end is more exciting.

[@t1n4444]

@@roboticvenom1935 Eye of the beholder.

[@Andrew-zs5tc]

Thank you for mentioning efficiency. Too many EV reviews focus on range and charging speed. I suspect there are a large percentage of potential owners that don't care too much about charging speed or range (as long as it is enough to cover their needs). My guess is that many (if not most) buyers will do most of their charging at home negating the importance of both range and charging speed at a charging station. Efficiency then becomes the most important factor in which EV is the better vehicle.

[@cannygrowabeard]

It’s very subtle but the production values on this review are right up there 😍

[@andymiles5156]

There needs to be a charging port at the front and the back. At home I reverse into the drive so I can safely see to get out onto the road, a front mounted port would be useless. Yet I see the value in car parks.

[@santisizable]

I charge mine to 100% and it shows the range of 350 miles in economy mode. Fantastic.

[@renewableteacher]

Great review, thanks. This is the model I would go for, I don't need all the extras of the higher spec model, and keeps the price down a bit.

[@emilaubry6856]

I love the new of the look Nero and the quality of the interior and tech is mind-blowing for the value

[@schunkelndedschunke6914]

The EV6 with rear wheel drive and the 58kWh battery is in many ways a better deal with nearly the same price.

[@therookienomore88]

I didn’t like it as a tall person, but if it had more head space in the EV6 it would have been a no brainer.

[@rogerevans425]

I agree, but living in a country lane, which is used as a rat run, with hawthorn hedges the EV6 is just too big. Even my old Ceed gets scratched. They have changed the Niro's characteristics so the FWD isn't so aggresive. I've just ordered one!

[@therookienomore88]

@@rogerevans425 congrats! That’s what I have as well - 2022 model. It is very practical.

[@billydewillie297]

If you like the design from the EV 6 I tried both, and still, a choce the Niro. Especially because the interior . But I'm also nearly 70 years old.😅

[@dylanwhite6539]

Ya know I was just about to write this car off but I remembered something. 1) I rarely fast charge my 2015 Kia soul ev as it is. 2) 80kw slots just under the cheaper price by minute speed of EAs chargers, so it would actually be potentially more cost effective as most of the other chargers here that aren’t EA are 50 or 62.5kW anyway. I think I’m sold.

[@8ballali]

The charging point should be in the middle, at the back, so that people can park properly (reversing in, and drive out forward).

[@toby9999]

Since when is "reversing in" parking properly? Is it a UK rule? I never reverse park.

[@8ballali]

@@toby9999 That's what my driving instructor told me to do, as you can't see around you properly while reversing out of a carpark space. Also, it means you can start to steer as soon as you start to drive out of the space, whereas reversing out, the front wants to swing wide, but can't if cars are parked next to you. So I've always done it that way. I assumed it was correct. Never have checked to be honest. I agree with my instructor though. It's easier to come out forwards, than reversing out.

[@ianwallis7703]

@@toby9999 In the UK the Highway Code used to advise drivers to reverse into spaces, driveways etc although I'm not sure it still does. It's considered safer to reverse in and come forwards out.

[@petstore9916]

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[@jm31828]

Yeah, as others have said, I never reverse park. It’s much more difficult to try to back into a tight space between two cars than it is to pull in forward and then back out when leaving. The backup camera and rear cross traffic warning system in the Niro make that even easier/safer.

[@fido5067]

What a great car, the entry level spec is perfect with the daytime running lights etc. Awesome, pity I live in South Africa with an horrendous ev import tax.

[@erikjohansson2703]

Wtf why would they tax EVs extra

[@Richard482]

That's shit

[@fido5067]

Because they are fuvking stupid and corrupt and think coal is the future power source for the country. (As a convenient way to channel corrupt money for the ring anc party via coal supply contracts etc)

[@mrpugster]

@@erikjohansson2703 same as in the UK, high tax, pushing everyone to use EVs, net zero bollocks, government making more money.

[@gwynnej3]

The central charge port is all very well but it's huge and being side-hinged means the car is nearly a foot longer when charging. That is space (length) needed in your garage, if you charge indoors.

[@don.timeless4993]

I hope you & other NEV reviewers consider these most important info at the beginning of the review: 1-battery & motor manufacturer 2- battery & motor tech 3- battery & motor type

[@garycat]

I think they should have increased the rapid charging rate, 77kW is pretty low these days. Also I believe the motor torque is lower than the older car. Otherwise, a very good EV

[@Richard482]

The torque was lowered on purpose. The car woud tend to lose traction

[@badpojken]

Charging is 100kW according to the data sheet, so a 25% gain

[@jamespaul2587]

@@badpojken yes, but people don't always realize those peak speeds are only reached with optimal conditions, and for a limited state of charge range

[@Danger_mouse]

'EV6 on a budget' !?! $61,000 Australian for a family car 😳 Are they serious? Ive no doubt it's a great car, but that's $1000 more than the already overpriced Tesla model 3. It's twice the price of Kia's own base model Seltos and $15 k more than the top line version of that car - A car which will do the exact same job. The promise of 'economies of scale' reducing EV prices is just not happening. We NEED well priced Mum and Dad family EVs if we are ever going to turn the tide.

[@SkaBob]

In the US the base model 3 starts at about $48k, the EV Niro was about $39k, so the Niro is a good bit less expensive. Although we don't have the new 2023 model out here. But for budget EV's the Volt EUV beats them all and starts about $27k US.

[@donmega1323]

This is what Top Gear EV would look like for the new and changing automotive television genre. I love it. Charge on!

[@aarondejaeger7247]

€47000? On a budget? Family car? Do you guys live on the same planet as I do?

[@petstore9916]

👆Let's talk now I have something new and profitable.....to introduce ❣️

[@dalee442]

Love the update. The old one is indeed, so easy to drive.

[@roscopeco2000]

Love the fresh prince outfit..

[@countertony]

Having recently hired this at my local car hire place (thank you Cambridge Car & Van Rental for going hard on electrics!) I definitely did enjoy it. Since I'm only hiring a car if I've got a long way to travel, I'm probably using rapid chargers more than most, and even I am content with the charging speed. Frankly, with the so-so rollout of CCS 150 kW+ chargers outside the largest cities (ref: Zap-map), I'm not going to go out of my way (or even change my stopping point) to find one over a 50 kW charger. Almost the reverse - since as a car renter I'm not driving regularly, I need the rest breaks more, so if it takes me 45 minutes rather than 15 to charge 20-80%, that's just more time for me to fortify myself for the next leg of the journey.

[@IILORIMERII]

Great vid as always... thanks to all involved :)

[@petstore9916]

👆Let's talk now I have something new and profitable..to introduce ❣️..

[@ComettableMabel]

Changing my MG4 SE SR Monday for the above 😊 ❤

[@richardhaiku]

So glad the charging port is central at the front not to the right as with some manufacturers and the previous KIA. It just makes the front of the car look asymmetrical otherwise.

[@Sekir80]

Okay car, I like it. I'd like to express my appreciation for the on screen texts for info, especially for the efficiency data. Thank you!

[@t3hpwninat0r]

If you get 4 miles per KW and the charging speed is 80 KWh, that's "theoretically" charging at 340 miles per hour. Obvs it won't always be charging at max speed, but when you consider the battery size is around 60 KW and how much juice will be in there already at the start of your charging session, it's still really fast! You could easily get a full charge during your weekly shop.

[@DailySource]

I agree that the charging won’t be an issue for most people. Most car reviewers have a tendency to be kind of snobby in their expectations, and not thinking terms of what would really matter to a person on a budget, which is most people. Jack and most of the people it fully charged are a lot better about this than most reviewer‘s are… though I think he slipped up on this review by making too big of a deal out of this.

[@karlbbb]

Just as a heads-up, you have your kW and kWh mixed up. Efficiency (mi/kWh) and battery storage is in kWh, whereas instantaneous power (the motor and charging) is done in kW.

[@t3hpwninat0r]

@@karlbbb oops! I think most people should understand the point I'm trying to make though, so I'll leave it.

[@petstore9916]

👆Let's talk now I have something new and profitable..to introduce ❣️.

[@kinross24]

No heat pump! Really??

[@Richard482]

It's an optional extra on the top spec

[@kesgreen4639]

What's the heat pump for?

[@sevensixtysteve8662]

Great review but IDK if its just me, but 40K seems a lot for a this class of car (thats for the 3, the 4 is more). Is that outstanding value ? I have a decent job and my outgoings aren't that high but I couldn't afford one which is kinda depressing. Maybe Kia is making a conscious effort to move upmarket (the pricing would seem to suggest they are) which I think is a shame as it reduces the options for people trying to move from ICEs to EVs. MG must be smiling though as they polish their new 4s which are all of 10K cheaper than the Kia - now THAT may be outstanding value.

[@l.u.c.a.s.]

I s2g a sub-30k EV that's decent shouldn't be THAT hard to make.

[@udishomer5852]

Exactly. Bought a brand new Kia Stonic last year for $18,000 including taxes. Price has gone up to $19,000 now, but still its half price of this Nero EV.

[@kesgreen4639]

I see so many expensive cars on the road - I have no idea how people afford them, especially in the current financial climate. Are these people all in debt up to their eyeballs, or are there that many people who are paid a lot of money? I'm paid an average salary, but there's no way I could buy a car that costs more than I earn in a year. That's crazy. I'll be sticking with my 1998 Honda Civic until it becomes un-driveable.

[@TechedOff]

Yeah I completely agree with your sentiment. No matter how much these reviews from many influencers call these vehicles “for the masses” and “affordable” to the average person, these are priced as luxury cars and will remain as such until supply catches up with demand. (My guess is in about 5 years) until then no real point in following too much of the ev market as luxury pricing will be the name of the game for quite awhile.

[@petstore9916]

👆Let's talk now I have something new and profitable..to introduce ❣️.

[@wildone3048]

Good review well presented, nice 1.

[@brendanwallace4661]

Another excellent review Jack! I have been waiting for this one. Now decided my 10yr focus will be my last ICE and be replaced by the Niro.

[@petstore9916]

👆Let's talk now I have something new and profitable.....to introduce ❣️

[@sarcasmo57]

Pretty cool and all but I'm still hanging out for the Sion.

[@robertroberts5218]

Sounds like an honest review. Why didn't you pop the hoods while they wrte side by side? Lots of interesting stuff in there. Any change to the layout. Is it a different motor with same spec or really the same motor? To bad you lost the awsome blue paint.

[@deanrhodenizer938]

Thank you, great review. That charging port in the “Right Place” - front of the vehicle - is a deal breaker for me. My garage is a bit tight and I can’t access a port on the front of the vehicle. My garage is attached so backing in is not an option as I cannot access the door leading to the living space.

Yeah, charging port should be on the sides. Or for premium vehicles there can be two ac only type2 plugs for home use.

[@sktaylor99]

Another perfect review Jack

[@petstore9916]

👆Let's talk now I have something new and profitable..to introduce ❣️..

[@Mats.Fagerberg]

A charge port in the front is likely too freeze in winter.

[@northeee]

My Nissan Leaf charge port has never frozen up in 5 years. Definitely the easiest place to plug in .

[@Richard482]

@@northeee Same here

[@racekar80]

My older E Niro has never frozen up, it’s actually the BEST place for the port

[@starvictory7079]

Hasn't happened to me here in Sweden. Drive in snow too.

[@kylesimmonds9925]

Haven''t driven the new Niro EV, but traded my 3 year old Niro EV for a Bolt EUV and don't regret it at all. The Bolt suspension is much more composed for every day driving. There are some give and take items that aren't on the Bolt, such as the power folding mirrors, front parking sensors, about 3cf less in the hatch, but the Bolt interior feels more polished then the Niro did and has extras like the video rear view mirror and super cruise which is extremely nice on the highway. Again, I can't compare the newer version of the Niro, but based on the last version I am much happier with the Bolt. The slower DC charging has no impact on me as it's a second car and only used for trips for 200 miles or less.

[@arcoulant87]

Budget car !£36,000 + I don't think so.

[@andymcnish]

Unfortunately for Kia, the MG4 just blew this out of the water in terms of value for money (and looks).The cheapest vesion of this 'budget EV' is £36,245 on the road (if you can find one). You get 285 miles of range and max 80KW charging. The MG4 SE Long Range is £8000 cheaper and you get the same range and 50% faster max charging (120KW) and they are shipping 20,000 of them to the UK in Q4 2022. If you can live with 220 miles of range the base MG4 is fully £10,000 cheaper than the base Nero (although that is alos 80KW charging onlyI think). But in any spec the MG4 looks (and apparently drives) much better.

[@grizzly._.]

As someone who lives in a place that gets snow in winter, a front-facing charging port is a bad idea unless the cover is heated and very well insulated. Otherwise you'll end up with a snowed-over, really dirty, potentially frozen cover that you can't get open without a hair dryer or hot water. If you get it open you might also find it packed with snow if it's poorly insulated. I also agree with the comments regarding crash vulnerability. I love a front port in theory, it just looks really cool but in practice there are too many drawbacks. That said, it wouldn't be a dealbreaker to buy this car, although the sluggish-for-a-brand-new-model-in-2022 fast-charging probably is.

[@andytipping70]

how would you ever properly wash/wax / keep the green away from the aero gap?

[@MrGMawson2438]

Great video mate

[@petstore9916]

👆Let's talk now I have something new and profitable..to introduce ❣️.

[@Joseph-jy5lz]

I would be happy with either of the old or new Niro

[@fullychargedshow]

Is the right answer…

[@sajidanielalexander1971]

Thank you for this … have an eniro 4 + Which I absolutely love ( simple to drive as you say ) and have been on the look out for a new lease EV . This video has influenced me significantly and reaffirmed what my heart always said . Niro EV it is I think . Thanks

[@KraKra-Ah]

I love that new Kia logo. So much better than the old one.

[@thierryliotard3077]

My Kia e-Niro has been keyed last week too ! I feel your pain ! I suspect jealousy as the main motive because this car is AWESOME !!! 😊

[@christinechin1909]

The Kia Keyer - that’s funny & painful at the same time.

[@macronencer]

Great review, thank you! My Kona lease is ending in May and I'm considering one of these instead. It's slightly slower but I don't care about that - at my age I'm only worried about comfort really :) It's a shame about the 80kW charging, though most of the time that won't affect me as I charge at home.

[@ObviousNoob11]

The highest chance of body damage is right where the charge port is. Much more $$ to fix. Charge ports should not be on front or rear bumpers.

[@leehouten2345]

I love my Niro ev3. It does everything I want and so much more. A good practical easy to drive car

[@ScrapKing73]

Fun fact: the Soul EV sells nearly 1:1 with the Niro EV in Canada. Canada is the only market where that’s the case, in every other market the Niro EV is considerably more popular than the Soul EV.

[@evang3943]

I think it's a real shame the newer gen of the Soul EV didn't make it to the States.

[@ScrapKing73]

@@evang3943 Yeah, they didn't release the 2020 model in the U.S. citing supply chain issues. But the 2020 model came out in 2019, so that was pre-pandemic. And yet, it's a top seller North of the border in Canada where you could just walk onto a dealership in 2019 or 2020 and drive away with one the same day.

[@petstore9916]

👆Let's talk now I have something new and profitable.....to introduce ❣️

[@jm31828]

I live in Seattle snd made a day trip up to Vancouver, Canada last Friday. I saw a ton of Soul and Kona EV’s, whereas down here I rarely see either of those.

[@ScrapKing73]

@@jm31828 Yeah, I see pretty close to 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 between the three (Soul EV, Kona Electric, and Niro EV) here in Canada. And lots of all three. The only things I see more of are Leafs and Teslas, but they've also been on the market longer than Hyundai Kia's EVs.