Kia Niro Hybrid Review

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Welcome everyone to my review of the new Kia Niro Hybrid.
The Niro is one of those cars that allows you to have you cake and eat if you’re wanting to transition to an electrified vehicle.
This second generation picks up where it’s predecessor left off.
Allowing you to go for either a full hybrid, Plug-in hybrid and full electric.
The first thing you’ll notice about the new Niro is the bold styling. Hyundai Group are on a roll with their designs and the Niro is a truly striking crossover with its heartbeat DRL’s and vented C-Pillar.
The engine is nice and simple as there’s a 1.6L petrol engine under the hood.

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@MR-sj6rq 11 ай бұрын

I had a first generation Niro, loved that one, but a bit bland. I now have the 2023 Niro hybrid and it is nice inside and out and has tonnes of saftey driver assistant stuff. But overall, much better, nicer than the last Niro. I am happy with my purchase. South Dakota, US. 51 mpg without trying. Just love it. My ride to work is as relaxing as sleeping. Really. Nature sounds as well.

@joe80ss Жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this. Brilliant review. I have one, and the economy has really impressed me.

@Ambienfinity Жыл бұрын

The Niro is on my shortlist to replace my ageing Jazz, so a very timely review. Excellent review, thanks.

@kevingregson3805 Жыл бұрын

I've had a Niro 2 for the last 6 months, perfect, can't fault it so far, boot is big enough to fit all of my girlfriends electric disabilty scooter in, carries 4 in comfort and averages about 65mpg! I keep the tank full, it's cheaper, I do about 125-145miles pw on all roads and driving styles and to fill back up it costs me £13 to brim it off. So yeah, I'd recommend it to anyone who's looking for cheap, reliable and economic daily travel...sorry, only one complaint, the rear window gets filthy when the weather is shitty and I think that's due to the side vents channeling the dirty water lol, but a very minor complaint.

@ashb8572 Жыл бұрын

Great content as always. I was gonna consider the EV version until I noticed the charging speeds hadn't changed much. I ended up with a MG4 long-range (sacrificing the boot space). I am very happy with the choice, particularly the fun drive being RWD and getting a constant 143kw from 3 to 50%, after which it gradually tails off

@user-mo6xr1dz9h 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you. I'm buying a Niro today!

@AutoBears 4 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome Mark. That’s great news. Hope my review was able to help!!!

@9hills48 3 ай бұрын

Honestly this is a real solid review, dude really knows what he's talking about! I have ordered the 3 trim version of this Niro Hybrid (2023 model) and still waiting for the delivery :/

@TorstenBioMedic Жыл бұрын

Brilliant car Kia, well done ✅

@georgedaville4662 11 ай бұрын

I recently got my new Honda HRV Advance Style and I was interested in this review as a comparison. There are many commonalities between the two cars in terms of functionality and driving experience. I am getting around 60 to 65mpg in everyday driving, and I love keeping it in EV mode by using a very light throttle. Great revue as usual, keep them coming👍😎

@fragu123 8 ай бұрын

..in my personal experience, the Niro has a much better drive, much more comfortable with a lot less noise in the cabin. On the other hand, the HRV seems to be slightly more frugal…

@RonOside 5 ай бұрын

@@fragu123 I don't think anything beats the mileage of the Honda.

@glorybee9661 11 ай бұрын

Great review . Which would you buy bear ? Lexus UX or KIA Niro 3 is my budget. I find the Kia ergonomics better as UX too tight. Coming from an old E class. Comfort is my priority thanks in advance 🖐

@VV-yj1uz 3 ай бұрын

great review ,i am on the verge of buying mine. here in Gib i am buying one for £24K.Niro 1.6 HEV GLS 18inch alloy wheels

@AutoBears 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment. Hopefully it has helped with any questions you might have.

@adrianciobotaru9595 Жыл бұрын

i drive the original Niro Hybrid, for 3 years now. I don't see major differences in the new version. The style and design were nicer in the old version... from the outside.. the interior is better, i think.

@dakm11 11 ай бұрын

I agree, I have a Niro 4 on my last year of a 3-year lease, but to get a new Niro 2 would be an extra £100 a month. so unfortunately I will have to look elsewhere.

@Zelpha01 8 ай бұрын

How does the 2023 KIA Niro EX hybrid hold up with winter weather?

@ferencpinter5325 8 ай бұрын

I own the electric niro. We love it!

@Vibethelife 7 ай бұрын

I have a kia nero hybrid 2023 I use it to go winter car camping in the mountains with friends and the thing thats annoying is that if i put it in nuteral with the car engine on to blast the heating all night the engine starts and wakes me up after 5 mins then turns itself back off wich disrupts my sleep. Is there away around this so i can have the heating on without being disrupted every 5 mins be much better if the engine came on every hour instead of 5 mins. I put the car in eco mode is there something i can do to avoid it coming on so frequently.

@0599663876 11 ай бұрын

I am happy that he kept people with special needs in mind through out the review. I like the niro. I wanted to get the full electric niro to fit my wheelchair. however, I could just risk running out of juice and be stranded. I went to the self charging model.

@ravenflight7099 3 ай бұрын

I'm actually torn between which I want to get, Sportage, or Niro. I don't need a lot of room, but I love Niro's MPG. but no towing if I actually wanted to, and only FWD. So if I it just had AWD, I'd work everything else out. Even the lack of spare tire, which you can just buy one and put it in the back.... But 54'ish mpg vs 38'ish mpg.. is a sizable difference.

@stephenwakeman3074 Жыл бұрын

Strange that the steering wheel controls are reversed in my Hyundai Tucson. Driving tech like cruise control is on the right, voice control and media on the left.

@brianharris9417 Ай бұрын

Obviously you never went above the high 50’s since the wind noise level is so bad we would not have heard you commentary!

@scuba_-qt9tz 9 ай бұрын

The new Kona looks better inside and out after watching your new video of that, but that’s just my personal opinion.

@amoat7 8 ай бұрын

I have test driven both. the new kona looks so cheap inside. i ordered the niro instead.

@garywalton5989 4 ай бұрын

Is it better than the new kona hybrid

@mn2k2shox Жыл бұрын

Was hoping to find out more regarding the EV side of this Hybrid. Been looking at different non plug in Hybrid cars on different channels and no one really tells us the point of the EV.. is it literally just to get the car going and the engine kicks in immediately or can you actually drive let’s say on a 20-30mph road for miles purely on EV? I don’t have a way to plug it in at home hence at looking at a full Hybrids.. otherwise I wouldn’t waste time on plug in and go straight for full EV..

@martinmidgley5610 11 ай бұрын

OK, this is how it works... A plain old Hybrid (a.k.a. HEV, or "Self-charging Hybrid") has a relatively small battery, generally less than a mile's worth. It reduces consumption by taking power from "regenerative braking" that then powers the car. Reduces petrol consumption by around 10-20%. A plug-in hybrid (a.k.a. PHEV) has a bigger battery - around 30 miles worth - and costs a bit more, and generally makes good sense for urban drivers. On a motorway, the petrol engine kicks in. Then there's full electric, which is fine for those who are confident about the charging infrastructure. I'm not one of those, so PHEV makes more sense to me.

@mn2k2shox 11 ай бұрын

@@martinmidgley5610Another question then with the plug in hybrid, if you’re only driving short distance or urban driving in general, will the regenerative braking be sufficient to keep the car charge where you only need to charge once a week or do you still need to plug it in? Asking as we don’t have the mean to charge at home.

@SaxJockey 8 ай бұрын

@@mn2k2shoxI might be wrong, but I don't think a PHEV has to be plugged in. If the battery charge gets too low due to low speed/urban use, the engine should cut in...so in effect it costs you in petrol; which kind of encourages you to plug in (if can can do so).