Used 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6AM) Consumer Reviews
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30K+ nice car, well adapted for efficiency...but k
Robert MacLaughlin, Sacramento, CA, 12/06/2018
updated 06/15/2021
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
Pretending this is an SUV is laughable; it is not; not even close... This is a very comfortable, tech-ladened, economical, environmentally friendly, tall wagon or large hatch-back. Almost the perfect car for California. 25 miles of gas-free electric range every time you unplug and get in. And, a good 55 mpg in hybrid mode. And...you can select ‘sport’ mode where you will have exclusive internal combustion-only propulsion and spirited performance which charges the battery as you drive giving you extra EV range. And...a real auto transmission! 6 speeds! Not a moaning Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). However...you may NOT have a sun-roof (in 2018). And, you may NOT have an electro chromatic (self dimming) rear view mirror...ever. And...you may NOT have a garage door opener (home link) incorporated into your car like EVERY. OTHER. CAR! But, you may have ventilated seats, navigation, car-play, and wireless charging. (I understand all these features are available on newer units) Handling is clumsy at best. Road noise is substantial. But for freedom from gas stations, the trade-offs are acceptable. It’s quite utilitarian, you can stuff a lot of stuff or a few people into it easily AND comfortable, cues up my music seamlessly, voice commands are easy. We had two returns to the dealer upon buying the car for a mysterious check engine light. That was 3000 miles ago. The headlights are adjusted too high and oncoming traffic gets irritated by that. Everything else seems OK. At 37,000 miles, happy to report that this car has not aged...everything in good working order. We added a roof-rack for skiing and kayaking and have made 6 day trips to Lake Tahoe for skiing, including one where we had to install cables-not chains-because of snow on the road. No problems whatsoever:) In all-electric mode, the performance of the PHEV is not thrilling. The benefits of EV torque don’t seem to be present like other PHEV we have/had (ie: Leaf, CMax Energi, ELR and I3.) I recently moved a friends somewhat large chest-of-drawers to her new home. I was pleasantly surprised at how large the cargo space is inside with rear seats down. Kudos! The vehicle has moved ‘down stream’ to our high school senior daughter. We are comforted by the array of safety features that are defining her driving experience.
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Great plug in
Dave w, Portland, OR, 04/25/2019
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I’ve had this car two months and have fueled up with gas twice. Aside from the 26 miles in EV mode, I’m getting 55 mpg in hybrid mode on the highway. Sport mode is a quick shift away when extra punch is needed. I’m loving this PHEV.
Great electric suv
Jays wife, Stockton, CA, 01/19/2019
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The headlights are very bright. To bright. A/c seats are awesome. Great small family car with Federal tax credits and HOV access
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Actually mines a plug in Niro
Big Spike, Hamilton, OH, 08/27/2018
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have 8,000 miles on a 2018 plug in Niro EX Premium and absolutely love it. We have averaged 98 mpg's because many days we run solely on battery power. Given the $4,500 tax credit, the plug in is no more expensive than the straight hybrid version. If you do a lot of shorter trips then a plug in Niro is worth a look.
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John V, Rancho Cordova, CA, 10/24/2019
updated 10/26/2020
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
2018 EX Premium; love the addons; great sound system; comfortable seats; enough room for a road bike in the back with the seats folded down; unbelieveable MPG - at 15K, I am getting an average of 117mpg, and that includes trips from Sacramento, CA to San Diego and to Seattle + a bunch of trips to San Francisco, all on the gas engine. I go over the 26 mile (true) distance on the battery only slightly, if at all, for regular driving. CONS - When I first test drove the Niro, I did not like the road noise from under the car. That hasn't changed, but I can live with it for all of the PROS that the car has. I'm on a lease, and if nothing comparatively better comes out by the time I'm ready, I will buy the car. I'd buy another one again. PHEV is the "sweet spot" in auto technology IMHO. October 2020 - I turned in the leased Niro and bought a new 2019 after being satisfied that the technology was sound. My opinion of the plug-in hybrid Niro has only gotten more positive. When I bought the new one, I also bought a maintenance and extended warranty contract. Together with the original warranty, and the stellar performance of the car, I am very surprised that Kia does not advertise this model more aggressively, or at all. If everyone knew what I know about this particular car, I'm sure a lot more of them would be on the road. We still hardly use any gas. Current mileage is about 330mpg. Because of the CCP pestilence, the car has only 4,000 miles on it to date. We have hardly used any gas at all this year. Excellent car unless you need something with more muscle and cool factor.
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