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1st Kia after a Hyundai customer for 15 yrs
TJ from N.J., 12/13/2022
updated 03/13/2023
2023 Kia Niro EX Touring 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
After being a customer with Hyundai for 15 yrs I’ve decided to switch to Kia. Kia brand appears to be much more futuristic, both exterior and interior. So far I’ve enjoyed this EX touring Niro hybrid. May not look that big but it does have plenty interior space.Nice modern looking dash Ride is pretty good just remember this vehicle only cost 33 grand but has quite a few options Wish I stepped up to the SX version but a few more options I would like to have, but on the lot models were kinda limited.One thing I miss is the upgrade sound system. Again for 33 grand delivers enough power as far as I’m concerned Nice Navigation system and delivers what’s on the sticker as far as MPG . Lowest reading was 47 and highest was 52 mpg. Will keep you up to date as time goes on in my Kia UPDATE: My four month update w 2,500 miles on it. Still enjoy my E X touring . If driving aggressively and what I mean is keeping up with traffic on the highway in Jersey your mileage drops to about 37-39 MPG , otherwise around town 45-49 MPG. Climate and audio controls at first I thought it was pretty cool but now find it annoying taking your eyes off the road to toggle between radio and climate controls
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2023 Niro EX is very practical, but it's not SUV
MM11, 12/26/2022
2023 Kia Niro EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I've had my EX for 2 months now. I'm really liking it. It gets super gas mileage in ECO mode which I use almost all the time. I've been getting about 53 mpg (using a lot of regen braking). The ride quality is pretty good considering the wheel/tire size. It could be improved if the wheel/tire size is increased but then you wouldn't have the super mileage it gets. By comparison I believe the Prius wheels/tires are even smaller so I think this is a good compromise. The build quality is very high, to me almost feels like a luxury car. I was blown away when the sales lady popped the hood at the dealership to have hood raise up by a pair of gas struts. 1st car I've ever owned that doesn't have the prop rod. Interior room is very generous. It has very roomy back seats. 4 adults can ride very comfortably in this car. For me it would have been better to have cramped rear seats and a bit more cargo room behind the seats since we have no kids, just 2 small dogs. The seats are very comfortable. In fact that was one of the selling points for me. One of the more comfortable car seats I've ever sat in. Since the driver seat is all electric it can remember the adjustment settings between different drivers. There is a lot of tech in this car which I'm still getting used to since I'm coming from a 2003 Subaru. Kia recommends you either use top tier gas or add fuel treatment on a regular basis. I'm using Chevron gas which isn't a big deal given that I'm getting 53mpg. Kia classifies this as an SUV which is kind of silly. It's a compact hybrid wagon, 2wd. As a compact hybrid wagon I would say it should be at the top of your list if that's what you are in the market for. I think the Niro will give the Prius some serious competition. I kept my 2003 Subaru for times when I do need an SUV such as the snow storm we recently had.
Runway Red Kia Niro EX 2023
Doreen, 12/28/2022
2023 Kia Niro EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Kia hit a home run with the fun, reliable Niro EX 2023. Kia combined the advanced driving assistance system with user friendly instrument panel, sustainable materials for the spacious interior and snappy driving experience. Kia gives the driver many options to tailor their experience: Smart key/Remote start, or digital key 2 smart phone access, Driver 1 and 2 auto seating adjustments, Blue tooth-Apple or Android and Kia connect for your smart phone. A sleek driver display panel and center consul don't distract and are easy to navigate and synced with the steering instrument controls for easy operation. Convenient Multimedia USB ports, 12 volt and wireless phone charging. The astonishing 53mpg is a winner at this price point.
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Sport Mode
Ric The Chef, 02/16/2023
2023 Kia Niro EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It seems that the reviews are missing the Sport Mode feature on this Kia. Hit Sport mode, the second clutch kicks in and the acceleration is much better. It is a great feature and blows my wife's Prius out of the water.
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First three weeks in the Kia Niro 2023
M Hansen , 02/16/2023
2023 Kia Niro LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My last (and only car, the one I inherited as a 17 year old close to a decade ago now) was a 2012 Lexus ct200h. My comparison is really only to that. The Kia Niro 2023 so far compares -interior and size wise- to the 2023 Mazda cx - 30. The Mazda felt closer to the Lexus luxury-wise. But the Kia is still spiffy and spacious. It smelled badly of off gassing plastic when I got it, but the plastic sheeting was still on the seats when I drove it off the lot with 5 miles on it. The gas milage has been consistently at ~51 mpg driving around the suburbs of DC. It handles well in rain, but it does not accelerate quickly in eco mode. You can not play aggressive east coast driver in this car if you’re in eco mode. Sport mode will let you, obviously at a cost to fuel efficiency. The car takes tight turns well, is very easy to park and feels like a nice medium between a sedan and a suv. I can comfortably drive the four teen girls I babysit to sports practice with their gear. Compared to the decade old Lexus hybrid, the Kia gets better gas milage, has better visibility, and feels sturdier on the road. The blind spot detection is really nice, as is the lane assistance/cruise control. The apple CarPlay is well integrated and smooth - something I wasn’t used to with the Lexus and the screen is at a nice height for following the GPS. The brakes can be a little grippy at times, but that could be an issue my driving. While I was on a budget and confined to the LX base trim, I do think it would be worth it to upgrade the trim if you can. I say this only because I have to manually lock the car (press the button on the key instead of tapping the handle to unlock) and also have to physically turn the key to start the car. That is my biggest complaint with the car, and barely one at that. I’m very happy with the car I chose, so far.
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