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Used 2020 Kia Niro EV Consumer Reviews

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Perfect in many ways.

KiaEV, 01/27/2021
2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've had my Nero EV for a little over a year and in 23K miles not a single problem. The lane assist is pretty good but it's not a self drive car... You can fit 10ft long items in it with the seats down so it meets most needs. I wish it would come to a complete stop in full regen mode without having to pull the flappy paddle, that would give it true one pedal driving. I got the premium package and it's worth it. If you sit in the EX first then sit in the Premium the seat comfort is night and day. It was a lot of money for a Kia but its been a great car. I'll keep it a while for sure.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great electric vehicle!!

Gary , 10/12/2021
2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

If you want an EV that doesn't look like an electric car, this is the car for you.

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Niro Rocks

Happy with my purchase, 01/12/2021
2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
4 of 11 people found this review helpful

This car was everything I expected - The only thing I have a negative about is the quick depletion of the 26 mile battery usage. I suppose that is my fault as I drive it more than I expected :)

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5 out of 5 stars

A flawless Utility EV

Kilted Tailor, 08/23/2024
2019 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Readers; I real human review of the 2019 Kia Niro BEV, for a change! This writer bought this EV to replaced the good but flawed IONIQ 03 EV. A better choice may be hard to find. 2019 was the first year for this EV- and it won awards And continues to so do to the present. And with good reasons. First, its a fine size, it has decent range, REAL controls, the seats are good, the visibility at all points of the compass are excceptional. The storage is hard to fault for its size. He has taken home 08 ft long lumber and a load of roof shingles in it! It has the rear wiper, a huge plus. The seats are adequate, but NOT like the seats of a 1970 Caddy. The seating position is somewhat high, giving a good view out the front. The EV is a true wonder to drive and to know where the AP Hill you are on the road, or a parking lot; no guessing or cameras needed. The charge door on the front is the best place, this from use. It is the best place when you pull into a garage or a charging stall. Right there, and easy to get the plug into it to 'feed' the EV. This writer is averaging 05.1MpKw in the city and 04.02 on the highway [all factors entered into the equation]. Its basic in its looks, which is fine. The raging anti-EV nutjobs will not see you as a target. And the car thieves will pass you by to steal the Tesla Model X parked next to you. Now the negatives. This writer got the 'peasant level trim' with the "Funeral Directors Edition" black on black with more shiny black interior. A bad choice, you almost need a flashlight to find the start button at noon. Some bright, aftermarket items are a good investment. The EV came with no front trunk [frunk]. So an internet search yielded an aftermarket unit, which I bought. It holds the portable EVSE I always carry with me. The "Ipad" center screen is tiny, to the point of absurd. Thankfully, I do use it for much of anything. The EV is, to be blunt, "tech -phobic'. There is none of the 'tech fluff' of other EVs. No adjustable ride height{sounds great, till you have to fix it when it breaks!] no games, no dog/cat/hamster mode, no condom dispenser, no air freshener device and more. Just basic EV transportation for the buyer who DOES WANT to have an EV that is more complex that the cockpit of the Space Shuttle. So, Reader, when you buy a New or Used model, get the top speck version. It will be worth the money spent. You will get heated seats & wheel, great energy saver for Northern winter drivers. Also, if in the snow belt, get the "Preserve Package ' which gives you the heat pump and battery preconditioning. And unless you are a die hard Goth Enthusiasts get the lighter interior. EVERY time this writer gets in his EV, the OLD song by the "Doors" runs thru his mind--"I see a line of cars, and there all painted black, no colours any more, I wanted it all turned black--!" Now Reader, enough of words, go test drive one, see if it suits thee, then BUY ONE!

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Great Mileage - UPDATED

Arthur L, 04/16/2021
updated 10/20/2021
2019 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Update after 21 months with the car: Still love it. The fact that it's electric; I have only taken it in for 2 scheduled services at the dealer. 1st one cost $75 - tire rotation and cabin air filter change. The 2nd was $35 - tire rotation. I changed my own cabin air filter this time (easy, see youtube). Well, it did cost $15 to buy it. Still HATE the black interior and the driver's seat is showing wear in the material. That's disappointing. Mileage is the same as stated below. Still, I can recommend the car. Original post; I have the 2019. $40,000 out-the-door. I don't know if it's because I live in Southern California, (don't need the heater very often) and I'm a fairly conservative driver, but the range which is stated at 239 miles, is lower than my actual. In winter, I get about 270 when fully charged. In warmer months and summer, I get over 300, to a max of about 315 miles. I HATE the black interior as it shows every spec of dirt which is tracked into the car. There were no other options for interior color. Other than that, I love the car and recommend it.

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