I had a Focus MK4 for 3,5 years and since two years I‘m driving a Puma MHEV. I love it BUT… I have enough of this sporty „always ready to jump“ stuff. I drove the Niro and it felt so comfy, relaxing and smooth… I loved it! So the Niro has definitely the chance to become my next car! Great review 👍🏼
I really enjoyed the humourous way of presenting your content. I was thinking of getting one but now having second thoughts and rethinking my choices. Thanks
I have a 2022 previous version, and although it doesn't look as nice, it is a wonderful car to drive.In actual fact, I prefer the switch gear on mine than I do the new version
Good review but I notice that the car he’s driving has a different gear shifter than whilst driving than is shown in the cabin closeups with a rotary shifter.
About the "Sport" mode - in my MY2020 Niro HEV I feel a big difference between that and the Eco mode. Maybe it's not that pronounced when driving in 5th gear casually at 60-70km/h, or maybe the new version has quieter engine that makes the switch less stand out? In my case switching to "Sport" mode usually jerks the car forward a bit and you can hear the revs go up way more. Feels like I'm shouting to the car "OVERTAKE - NOW!" 😆
What VW did (don’t know if it’s still the case) is make cars that would do that for 30 years. My ‘95 Polo still doesn’t need replacing. We don’t know that of either the Kias or the VWs of today.
I tested it. The rear trunk is very small compared to even a smaller Citroen C4 from 2015. I tested also the Hyundai Kona, that's similarly disappointing for this reason. BTW, the infotainment seems exactly the same... Nice cars, and I appreciate the fuel efficiency, and still, the 8 years old Citroen C4 consumes 5.8 l/100km, that's comparable to the real consumption for the Hyundai Kona, while just a little higher than the Kia.
I get more than 5.8 l/100km from my 2020 Niro hev and the new one is said by every reviewer to be better still and you think it has a small boot? Mine doesnt its 436L whereas the C4 from 2015 is only 380L are you sure you looked at a Niro?
@@SidBonkers51 boot volume in the marketing material often includes the hidden compartment, and I've actually seen it, not just mantioned the specs ;) hope you can actually compare the two, the difference is immediately visible
@@SidBonkers51 Addendum: I got 5.8 l/100km from my old Citroen C4 for 100'000 km :) tough in the last 20'000 km it's more like 6.1 l/100km. It's a more compact car, so it weights less, but I remember distinctly buying it 8 years ago also for its autonomy.
Should of click baited this with tag line of new Kia driven whilst plastered. KIA also seem to whilst doing the VW thing have managed to also out Japanese the Japanese brands
@@troecurov3 You can't compare the two. The Sportage is larger and more expensive. Whilst the Niro is smaller, it's still very roomy. Both excellent cars
@@watchalot919 Sportage is on the edge my affordability, that is the reason I am looking for a car which would be still quite good and reliable and cheaper at the same time. I really appreciate your help 🙏
VW have lost the plot in terms of styling, I borrowed a friend's T-Cross for a couple of weeks. Completely dull, the only thing that impressed me was the amount of interior space as I'm a lanky 6'6 & sometimes struggle to fit in some vehicles.
Below 20,000 subscribers , is there no justice in the world. Brilliant channel !
Can’t agree more!
Thanks. One of the best car review channels.
I'd have one of those over an ID3 every day of the week and twice on Sundays
Only car reviewer I watch with a dictionary to hand.
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I had a Focus MK4 for 3,5 years and since two years I‘m driving a Puma MHEV. I love it BUT… I have enough of this sporty „always ready to jump“ stuff. I drove the Niro and it felt so comfy, relaxing and smooth… I loved it! So the Niro has definitely the chance to become my next car! Great review 👍🏼
I have owned mine in the U.S. for just over a month and love it.
A big 👍up for the review mark😀
Great amusing review as ever. Thank you.
Top review again Mark.
I really enjoyed the humourous way of presenting your content. I was thinking of getting one but now having second thoughts and rethinking my choices. Thanks
Cracking car .... cracking review. You're doin' great.
Agree it looks better, but the switch gear in the previous car is better. Both are great cars to drive
VW have lost it on their most recent line up of cars. Hyundai and Kia are most definitely superior on most fronts.
I have a 2022 previous version, and although it doesn't look as nice, it is a wonderful car to drive.In actual fact, I prefer the switch gear on mine than I do the new version
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. Already a Award Winner. My favourite Trim Is 4 😀
Good review but I notice that the car he’s driving has a different gear shifter than whilst driving than is shown in the cabin closeups with a rotary shifter.
About the "Sport" mode - in my MY2020 Niro HEV I feel a big difference between that and the Eco mode. Maybe it's not that pronounced when driving in 5th gear casually at 60-70km/h, or maybe the new version has quieter engine that makes the switch less stand out?
In my case switching to "Sport" mode usually jerks the car forward a bit and you can hear the revs go up way more. Feels like I'm shouting to the car "OVERTAKE - NOW!" 😆
What VW did (don’t know if it’s still the case) is make cars that would do that for 30 years. My ‘95 Polo still doesn’t need replacing. We don’t know that of either the Kias or the VWs of today.
VW bodywork is good, suspect the rest of it is like Triggers broom!
"more Waitrose" 😆 Not something you would have heard about a Kia a couple of years ago !
Those front seat headrests, though...
Thumbs up for the review…. See what I did there?! 😅
6:45 😂
I tested it. The rear trunk is very small compared to even a smaller Citroen C4 from 2015. I tested also the Hyundai Kona, that's similarly disappointing for this reason. BTW, the infotainment seems exactly the same... Nice cars, and I appreciate the fuel efficiency, and still, the 8 years old Citroen C4 consumes 5.8 l/100km, that's comparable to the real consumption for the Hyundai Kona, while just a little higher than the Kia.
I get more than 5.8 l/100km from my 2020 Niro hev and the new one is said by every reviewer to be better still and you think it has a small boot? Mine doesnt its 436L whereas the C4 from 2015 is only 380L are you sure you looked at a Niro?
@@SidBonkers51 boot volume in the marketing material often includes the hidden compartment, and I've actually seen it, not just mantioned the specs ;) hope you can actually compare the two, the difference is immediately visible
@@SidBonkers51 Addendum: I got 5.8 l/100km from my old Citroen C4 for 100'000 km :) tough in the last 20'000 km it's more like 6.1 l/100km. It's a more compact car, so it weights less, but I remember distinctly buying it 8 years ago also for its autonomy.
Should of click baited this with tag line of new Kia driven whilst plastered.
KIA also seem to whilst doing the VW thing have managed to also out Japanese the Japanese brands
I didn't realise I was sticking it out so much until I saw the edit. 😆
What how could kia placed this close/ similar to shortage like you mention at the end of the video? Thats just weird placement.
The Sportage is more expensive, and isn't as refined
Could you recommend Niro over Sportage?
@@troecurov3 You can't compare the two. The Sportage is larger and more expensive. Whilst the Niro is smaller, it's still very roomy. Both excellent cars
@@watchalot919 Sportage is on the edge my affordability, that is the reason I am looking for a car which would be still quite good and reliable and cheaper at the same time. I really appreciate your help 🙏
wanted to buy the sportage but the price is not the same really (in eu) and the s. is too big
And today I learned that someone played Peggy Mitchell before Peggy Mitchell
My work is done. Mark. 😁
VW have lost the plot in terms of styling, I borrowed a friend's T-Cross for a couple of weeks.
Completely dull, the only thing that impressed me was the amount of interior space as I'm a lanky 6'6 & sometimes struggle to fit in some vehicles.
£27000.00 really