The 2023 Kia Niro EV is Not Flashy, Just Great | MotorWeek Road Test

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  • @shanenestruck
    @shanenestruck 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Got my 2023 Kia Niro Ev 'Limited' in July. since then I have driven from Winnipeg to Vancouver island (and back) and from Toronto and back. ONE improvement I have added: I replaced the 'sub woofer' speaker in the trunk with a full size spare! Other than that I have found the car to be 100% what I want in ac car... NO playstation in the front seat!, just a very functional Infotainment screen AND lots of buttons that do all the things I want easy access to... heated seats, mirrors, heated sterring wheel, etc etc. REALLY just like a car but so much so much more fun AND CHEAP TO RUN.
    Great range! and when I was in B.C. I found the Re-Gen to be unbelievable! Totally satisfied. RE: spare check out '2023 Kia niro spare tire' on youtube!

  • @andrewsmactips
    @andrewsmactips ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Always bugs me how Kia puts their rear turn signals way down at ankle level.

    • @jovar.3649
      @jovar.3649 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’ll result in an expensive fender bender

    • @kathleensiker7570
      @kathleensiker7570 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don’t have any problem with it.

    • @lance_r72
      @lance_r72 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Carolina squatters will never see those turn signals.

    • @jovar.3649
      @jovar.3649 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lance_r72 heh heh

    • @MaGiKRat420
      @MaGiKRat420 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's Korean law, I think

  • @CapELarry
    @CapELarry ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice vehicle, aside from that terrible glossy black center console.

  • @roberthoyt7921
    @roberthoyt7921 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What if Kia replaced the Niro EV with the EV4 SUV?

  • @haze1123
    @haze1123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Same price as a Tesla 3.
    For a few thousand more, you can have a Tesla Y.

  • @eddieg6436
    @eddieg6436 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Where’s Ford, Chevy, Honda, and Toyota’s versions?!? Hyundai/ Kia OBVIOUSLY way ahead of the game!! Love my EV6!

  • @frankcoffey
    @frankcoffey ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Seems like that price is a bit high for what you get. A Tesla Model Y long range is only $43,495 if you qualify for the tax credit.

    • @stevemcgowen
      @stevemcgowen ปีที่แล้ว

      I wouldn't drive Tesla if they were free. Tesla owners are as annoying as militant vegans and the new anti vegans who only eat raw meat and butter. They also have poorer fit and finish than a Lada...

    • @harriettanthony7352
      @harriettanthony7352 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure get a Model Y but you are also buying all the flaws of Tesla cars. The Niro is 'screwed together right' the first time, and Kia does not charge you extra for "X,Y,Z" features, Kia has REAL customer service, REAL places for service{where this writer is its a 02 hour drive, or tow, for services.] & more. This writer has the 2019 model, and its a true winner.

    • @frankcoffey
      @frankcoffey ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@harriettanthony7352 That same Kia that marks up cars at the dealership, adds on stuff you don't want, has millions of cars recalled for fire risk, and just lost a class action suite over the cars being stolen? No thanks. Have you even seen the Tesla order page? There are no options except paint colors and wheels.

  • @markhagerman1837
    @markhagerman1837 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The “Aeroblade” is hideous. My wife got the SX Touring in all black so you can’t see it. BTW we love it. We’ve had it three months and we’re averaging 51mpg.

    • @shanenestruck
      @shanenestruck 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My Niro Aeroblades are the same colour as the car, BUT those aeroblades actually are responsible for extending your range by creating turbulance behind the car that eliminates much of the drag!

    • @markhagerman1837
      @markhagerman1837 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shanenestruck I was unaware that the aeroblades are functional. Good to know, thanks.

    • @jasoncaine2600
      @jasoncaine2600 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      🤦🏼

  • @seeseeteevee
    @seeseeteevee ปีที่แล้ว

    Have they fixed the Scheduled Charging so that you can charge the car on off-peak cheap electricity? Kia knows about this problem yet there is no solution, they get owners to update software, uodate headunits etc. etc. yet there is still no solution. Seems an easy software fix to start and stop charging at given times, what’s so hard?

  • @PaulHo
    @PaulHo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    C, those are C-pillars

  • @peiwu979
    @peiwu979 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    $40k and $45k.... I think I will wait!

    • @paulroper4847
      @paulroper4847 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its $51K in the UK for the top spec - I have one.

  • @DanielC318
    @DanielC318 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rented one and it has severe torque steer when floored. EVs have a lot more torque and it seems Kia used gas car front end.

  • @LicPlate8VPL158
    @LicPlate8VPL158 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Overpriced. I'll buy when the price reaches reasonable levels of 31k

  • @Butchcub75
    @Butchcub75 ปีที่แล้ว

    wheres the PHEV test?

  • @wassiswallylokhankin191
    @wassiswallylokhankin191 ปีที่แล้ว

    For that kind of money, I'd rather wait for the Chevrolet Equinox EV.

  • @manthony225
    @manthony225 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A $30k car for $40-45k

  • @benttoolip
    @benttoolip ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re looking to buy a 2023 Kia Niro hybrid, my advice is to purchase literally any other car. Three weeks into my four year lease with the temporary tags and plastic still on the floor mats, this car just abruptly stopped in the middle of the road saying hybrid system failure. It has 1100 miles. What a joke.

    • @wtfbbqbye
      @wtfbbqbye ปีที่แล้ว

      what was the issue? Did it get fixed?

    • @benttoolip
      @benttoolip ปีที่แล้ว

      Apparently it needed an all new major part that allows the hybrid system and fuel system to communicate. This happened to a brand new vehicle with less than 1000 miles. It needed to be in the shop for 2 weeks and, the kicker, is they won't let me return in even though it was deeply traumatizing. I recommended NOT KIA if you can help it. Super disappointed in this company.

    • @benttoolip
      @benttoolip ปีที่แล้ว

      Apparently it needed an all new major part that allows the hybrid system and fuel system to communicate. This happened to a brand new vehicle with less than 1000 miles. It needed to be in the shop for 2 weeks and, the kicker, is they won't let me return in even though it was deeply traumatizing. I recommended NOT KIA if you can help it. Super disappointed in this company.@@wtfbbqbye

    • @FallenAngel53
      @FallenAngel53 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Best car I ever had 👆

  • @KenanTurkiye
    @KenanTurkiye ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I want my SUV to look like a sturdy/utilitarian family mobile vehicle that can pull it's share when the zombie apocalypse hits.
    This looks like a French Terrier, ain't scaring anyone. :)))

    • @KenanTurkiye
      @KenanTurkiye ปีที่แล้ว

      ....ohh, and John is a legend, I guess you all knew that. :)

    • @manthony225
      @manthony225 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's not an SUV. More like a 4 door hatchback

    • @KenanTurkiye
      @KenanTurkiye ปีที่แล้ว

      @@manthony225 True true. I did give it too much credit, it's a mixed class mutt : )
      Hence why the ''French'' from the French Buldog, and ''Terrier'' from the Boston Terrier. :))

  • @kernj6454
    @kernj6454 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Byd look more sexy

  • @lance_r72
    @lance_r72 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interior is made from recycled paper????? So it desintegrates over a short time and even faster if it gets wet??? What a great idea😂

    • @benttoolip
      @benttoolip ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I.... dont think thats how it works lololol

  • @angelo24610
    @angelo24610 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its about time KIA steps it up

  • @lesterclaypool2194
    @lesterclaypool2194 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will never own EV again.. huge waste of time and money

  • @magneto8002
    @magneto8002 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chick car.

  • @roberthoyt7921
    @roberthoyt7921 ปีที่แล้ว

    The back of the second-gen Niro is nothing more than a copy of that belonging to the outgoing GMC Terrain.

  • @barneyboyle6933
    @barneyboyle6933 ปีที่แล้ว

    EV 🤮💩

  • @bobdylan6773
    @bobdylan6773 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rubbish brand

    • @stevemcgowen
      @stevemcgowen ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Better than any American brand...

    • @allentoyokawa9068
      @allentoyokawa9068 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stevemcgowen Say NO ONE, maybe better than chinese

    • @harriettanthony7352
      @harriettanthony7352 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@allentoyokawa9068 This NIRO BEV owner DOES say its better than the current 'crop' of USA made EVs

  • @Georgewashington-o7m
    @Georgewashington-o7m ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Still a terrible Kia