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Could have been the best
Rick, 11/25/2019
updated 01/15/2021
2019 Kia Niro LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
144 of 144 people found this review helpful
We bought a Niro LX for $21,000 + tax. Here are the highlights and low lights. Amazing MPG - I'm getting over 60 mpg. Price without leather was great...$21,000. The sports mode turns this into A SUPER FAST sports car. (No kidding...it will blow almost anything away for 20 yards.) I couldn't believe it. Now the bad... The front seat sucks but a good cushion will fix it. The ride is a bit sporty...it's not horrible but could be better. The stereo speakers are ok but you might want to upgrade. Well, that's it. My wife loves the car but she loves her 2014 Prius. I'll give it a 4 out of 5. Also, Kia has a super warranty. -------------------------------------------- 3 month update: I've driven about 2200 miles and am getting over 600 miles on a fill-up. That's really nice. I can hookup my phone with a YouTube app and play thousands of songs through the media button, so I won't need Sirusxm. That's good. The car is easy to wash. Takes about 20 minutes by hand. Car handles very nice around town and is agile. I'm 6'4" and weigh about 290 and I have plenty of room. So far it's been a good purchase. I was going to buy a RAV4 Hybrid but we saved around $8,000 with the NIRO and are getting way better gas mileage. Update at 10,000 miles. I've had no issues with the car. We took it on a 3300 mile road trip. It got absolutely great gas mileage. Drives nice on the highway. I've enjoyed this car and I hope it lasts.
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best of both world
Johnny K, 09/01/2019
updated 09/06/2022
2019 Kia Niro S Touring 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
41 of 41 people found this review helpful
I have a S-Touring; 51+MPG commuting in DC traffic, nice entertainment system with Android Auto [must have], nice comfortable seats, nice interior design and overall quality. traded in RX350 and now I am saving $1300 a year just on gas and I have all the capacity I need with roof-box and hitch cargo carrier. rock solid reliability after 40k on ODO on same tires and brakes to boot. DTC is a jewel and suspension with 18inch wheels boosts fun factor on curve roads. Niro also made me a better person behind the wheel :-)
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The Niro is a Hero
Dave Miller, 11/27/2018
2019 Kia Niro LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
105 of 110 people found this review helpful
This is a great commuter vehicle. I am consistently getting better than the advertised average gas mileage at almost 55 MPG. It is a very comfortable vehicle even for me being larger than most people. The technology is outstanding and well laid out on the dashboard. I have the back seats down most the time to take advantage of the extra cargo space. I have to admit it was a big adjustment for me going from a V8 to 4 Cyl Hybrid as far as power, but it performs well enough for my everyday driving.
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Best hybrid for the price
Karin, 11/01/2019
2019 Kia Niro LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
Just bought our second Kia Niro. We got one 11 months ago and are so crazy about it, that my husband and I argued about whose turn it was to take it. So I went out and bought my own. Gas savings are fabulous and it's very roomy and comfortable. Love the price, too.
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Our first hybrid.
Ron, 01/05/2019
2019 Kia Niro EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
45 of 47 people found this review helpful
We got it in Dec 29 2018, we looked at some of the other hybrids, the Kia Niro came out to be the best for us . We have only driven about 200 miles so this is a review about how to get used to it. We have Leasted a Kia Soul back in 2012. We are in our late 60 so the lease works for us , we never really drive to much anyway, a lease only works for some. So as for the niro, we love the lad back driving experience, we are not in a battle to get anywhere, if it's a sports car your looking for don't look at this one. It is a very good hybrid car, good room in the back, I think it handles very good, nice city car .we will try some short trips. So far it fits our needs great. 4 1/2 ☆☆☆☆
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Vacation Rental
Traveler, 12/09/2019
2019 Kia Niro LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
My husband and I requested a hybrid rental vehicle to save $$ on our vacation. Got a 2019 Kia Niro and were amazed at the MPG we got, averaged 55 MPG mostly highway miles. It wasn't a bad ride either, once we got used to the differences as this was our first experience with a hybrid. Unfortunately, we were rear ended on a highway when at a stop for construction by a texting driver at 55 MPH. That being said, we were both very impressed with the car. No major injuries for either driver or passenger and none of our cargo was damaged at all but the car was totaled. We were so impressed that we are now looking to replace our current gas powered vehicle with a Kia Niro hybrid. It seems we can get a top of the line Kia for less than a mid-range hybrid from other manufacturers. YES!
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almost great
zingeoff, 02/05/2019
2019 Kia Niro EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
76 of 85 people found this review helpful
the niro is a wonderful little hybrid crossover...it looks much cooler than the Prius and some of the other small hybrids. it gets very good mileage, and its pretty lively to drive in the sport mode. a few less desirable areas..first, the transition from electric to gas is not smooth...sorry, but, this should be seamless. apparently the use of a clutched geared transmission vs the CVT has proven too much for the Kia engineers to master. so, you can expect the unexpected as the transmission tries to figure out whats happening when the gas engine kicks in...it cant seem to find the right gear quickly, which is not fatal, but is sloppy and bumpy. second, there just isnt enough small item storage in the cabin...the center console is small, along with a small glove compartment and not very roomy door compartments...again, it should have been easy to increase the convenient storage. finally, the driver side visor bumps right into the rear view mirror when its down...so, you cant really see the left edge of the mirror, and you cant get the visor down correctly. simple situation that virtually all other car makers easily solved. my wife also just experienced an inability to turn off the car. while she did eventually turn it off, the technology is not user friendly in some key areas, which is not great for non-nerd types. all of these indicate that, while this car has many wonderful features, it isnt quite ready for the big time...too bad, because its such a really neat car otherwise.
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The Niro ex best bang for your buck
Ron Tesh, 02/21/2019
2019 Kia Niro EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
42 of 48 people found this review helpful
We have enjoyed the Niro EX , our lease went smoothly. I wanted to try a hybrid car before commit to buying it. We have leased a kia Soul before. The Niro has all the options we wanted in the EX model, I love the blind spot. The easy of driving it . Ican't stay out of it the manual is a good peppy drive. I am getting about 60 mpg n the first tank that was 612 miles . Really like the kia. 4 stars, san antonio tx.
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Lovely Commute!
Ms. V, 04/05/2019
2019 Kia Niro EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
36 of 41 people found this review helpful
I’ve only had the car a few weeks but have really been enjoying it. I’ve got an hour commute, mostly in traffic, and having this hybrid has actually shifted how I view my commute. I see the time in stop and go traffic as a way to save on gas...and I’m doing better than what was quoted (55.1 mpg). I’ve filled up once in two weeks. Aside from the fuel economy, I really like the technology it comes with...I’ve been able to listen to podcasts, Amazon music, and enjoy some of my Sirius XM trial as well. It’s nicely spacious for my needs. It looks bigger to me than it actually is but it’s a nice size overall for my needs. I had a MINI Clubman previously so that could be the reason it seems so big... To note, it is a hybrid so there’s not a ton of kick and at times it does feel a bit sluggish but with my commute I’m rarely going that fast. Within the city it’s great. If you’re looking for turbo speed, this isn’t the car for you but if you want to save money on your commute and enjoy the ride, check it out!
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2020 Niro ... Overall Disappointing Performance
Jewopaho, 11/24/2019
2019 Kia Niro EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
We own a 2020 Soul EX and love it. Looking for a small SUV, our Kia dealer was the first stop. We can't believe that the same manufacturer makes both vehicles. The Good ... loaded, including ventilated seats, tons of safety features, stylish interior and solid all around. The Bad ... incredibly sluggish performance. What is the fascination with a dual clutch? The hesitation, especially at takeoff, reminds me of an old Buick I owned. It was a no-go from the first stop light. Kia can do better.
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