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Used 2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Consumer Reviews

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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Niro Plug-In Hybrid, so we've included reviews for other years of the Niro Plug-In Hybrid since its last redesign.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great little gas sipper - also PHEV is AWESOME

LoveMyPHEV, 03/02/2023
2019 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I went 6 months without putting a drop of gas in the Niro. Would drive daily on electric charged from 110 outlet.

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3 out of 5 stars

Economical and functional but needs pep

Swillifo, 11/28/2022
2021 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Lots of problems with warning lights going off all year and service never has an explanation. Last month in one of the few out of town trips I took it on the car went into “limp mode” with no power and had to pull over three times and pray the car would reset so I could continue.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Tumbleweed!

BJS , 02/12/2024
2021 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My Kia tumbles along softly on its electric power for all my grocery and garden center errands; then off to craft group all without gobbling gasoline. It’s 171” length is easy to maneuver and allows easy access in a closed garage. If on a longer journey, sports mode gives it super power and recharges the battery quickly. Quality, features, economy….it has it all!

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A SUBCOMPACT STATION WAGON

Alli, 04/24/2021
2020 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6AM)
3 of 12 people found this review helpful

REMOVE SUV FROM THE DESCRIPTION! IT'S A SUBCOMPACT WAGON & NOT A CROSSOVER OF ANY SORT. RUN AWAY if you live outside of a city! Look at the specs- it is the same as a Toyota Corolla wagon 172″ L x 66″ W x 55″ H Hate this car b/c it is LOWER TO GROUND than my spouse's Ford Fusion Energi. Just going down an unpaved country driveway has been a HUGE issue. We have cracked all 4 cheap plastic wheel covers too. You CAN'T fit 5 adults or 5 large male teens. If you put 2 car seats in back then middle space is useless. Yes you can get good gas mileage but my spouse's car is BIGGER overall and gets similar mileage. The only time this car has been truly useful is for trips to Costco.

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5 out of 5 stars

Niro Fills a Gap in US Market

NiceNiro, 11/15/2022
2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6AM)
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In our opinion the Niro PHEV stands alone in the US market with practical efficiency. Room to seat 4 tall adults, 5 if needed, while achieving remarkable hybrid efficiency, and even EV solo abilities for around-town errands at even higher efficiency. Our son, who lives in the UK, bought one of these and we drove it over a 5 week period and found it checked all the right boxes for us. We looked into getting one for ourselves back home in the US, and our only complaint is the US market does appreciate a comfortable, gas sipping, small cross-over - leading to a problem with availability. We did find a tricked out 2019 that was very nice, but no new cars on the lots in town. The new 2023 has some features which improve the offering - larger, more EV range and power, but these are not available here. If it was, we would pounce on it.

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