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A Hybrid worth buying
J B Sumner, 12/08/2017
updated 06/16/2023
2017 Kia Niro LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have wanted to go Hybrid for a while, but this car finally made me do it. Very competitively priced, even versus non hybrids in it's class, the little crossover is excellently put together, well designed, and delivers great mileage without feeling like it's some fancy reach to a make believe future. It drives in today's world, with excellent results. My only issue was not having a self-dimming rearview mirror, and the immediate response if you don't step hard on the gas has a millisecond delay as the car decides which engine to use. I love this car. Love the mileage I'm getting - 45/mpg on snow tires! Update - Summer tires are on and gas mileage has increased to 51 City/48 Hwy. Car is holding up well. Air-conditioning use does not affect MPG as much as heater does in winter. There is no doubt off the line acceleration is not the fastest, but it has enough pep to get you off and into traffic. Still loving this car Update- 30k+ miles, love this car! Update - have driven several long distance road trips, car continues to impress. Gas mileage continues to be high. I love this car. 75k update. This car has given great service, with minimal issues or repair situations. Still get 45-55 mpg. LOVE THIS CAR 90K update: everything is still wonderful, no major issues.
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Great range for a small tank
Michael Wall, 09/14/2017
updated 04/30/2021
2017 Kia Niro EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I can go l over 540 miles from a full tank, and the tank isnt big. It is about 11 gallons. I'm watching all these poor souls trying to leave South Florida in a storm not knowing where they will get gas Im thinking why didnt they buy a hybrid!!! Maybe they will learn someday. I have had it over 2 years and it performs well. Not a huge amount of power like some gas cars but far more than enough for my needs and it can pass fairly well too. Runs so quiet I sometimes try to leave it when its still running! If I do an alarm will sound. It has handles that light up door handle when I approach. Lights that go on when it gets dark, and lots more. I have the LX model. I bought it from a dealer who offered the 20 year 200,000 warranty. Most offer 10 year. Read any warranty papers very carefully and make sure you keep up your maintenance or the warranty is void. It takes full synthetic oil. I am taking it to KIA dealers to make sure records are proper. Shop around. I have found different KIA dealers vary A LOT S as far as maintenance prices. My 2017 came with a can of sealer rather than a spare tire. I didnt want any part of that so made a purchase offer with the tire kit added. Then though you loose cargo space but Im not willing to trust a little can of fix a flat to save me. It comes with satellite radio. Free for a few months then you have to subscribe. If you keep saying NO they will drop the price. The KIA books that comes with the car take up the whole glovebox! There is more space in the console. Im starting to get seat wear in drivers seat after 11 months. Not bad but noticeable. So I put a seat cover over the drivers seat to save wear on the seat. Im heavier than average so if your not lets hope your fabric lasts longer. Had engine warning coming on after fill up a lot, a change of gas cap fixed that. My car came with locking lug nuts. Some dealers have a universal unlock but thats dangerous if you ever loose your unlock key! I didnt know I even had this. A guy at costco couldnt get tires off. I think a dealer somewhere forgot to put it in during a rotation. I went to KIA dealers that couldnt even get them off. This locking lug nut is crazy. It would put you in a really bad situation for more easy than getting a tire stolen. I lost a good part of a whole day and I was within fairly close proximity of several Kia Dealers over this. So I had the locking lug nuts thrown out! It cost time and many hours. Id rather risk having a tire stolen as it would be easier than being stranded in timbuktu with no way to change a tire. Your chances of a tire being stolen is far lower than your chances of unding up in a mess with those locking lugnuts on the tires.
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My friends now call me tree hugger
Shannon T, 02/03/2018
2017 Kia Niro FE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I love my Niro FE. I went with this model because I do not need all the extras and am happy with the basics that KIA provides. I have a 2001 Ram that has a cassette player so I found the technology in this model a great bonus. I love the MPG and send a picture of my $20 fill up to all my friends who still spend in excess of $45 a pop. Normal driving to and from work I only need to fill up once a month. My truck was once a week and that was about $60 each time. I love the handling and have had no problems with acceleration or braking.
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Pleasant Surprise!
Oscar Ortiz, 05/25/2017
2017 Kia Niro EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
This car was an emergency purchase to replace a 2013 Nissan Sentra with a failed transmission and catalytic converter with less than 4 years of ownership. I wanted a car that was economical, roomy, comfortable, affordable, reliable, good looking and with a great warranty. This vehicle has surpassed all of my expectations and is an absolute joy to own. The only thing I would change is I would get the Touring Model for a few of the extra features. I consistently get 50+ miles per gallon!!! Awesome!!!
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So, I love my car
TacomaMom, 12/23/2017
2017 Kia Niro Touring 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Obviously not every car appeals to every person. I traded in a Chevy Traverse for this car as it turns out I am not a large car person. I bought this because it has a truly roomy back seat (including plenty of head room) as I have a very tall child. Also, I thought the price was good. I bought the Touring model so my mileage is not as good as the other models. I find it drives well, it's easy to handle, and easy to park. I drive mostly in the city. Shortly after buying it we drove from WA to Idaho and Yellowstone for the eclipse. I sat in the back seat most of the trip and was quite comfortable. The car handled well over several mountain passes. It is still taking me time to get used to the keyless entry/start. Can't say I am a fan of that. I miss remote start and pushing a button on the key fob to open the trunk. My husband loves driving the car too. I recommend this car.
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