DRIVEN: New Kia Niro EV. Is the replacement for the eNiro still a brilliant family electric car?
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- The Kia eNiro as been a huge seller for Kia since its launch and has a devoted following in the UK. Fabled for its efficiency and loved for its affordable price, the Niro remains one of the best all-rounders you can buy.
And now, nearly four years after the original arrived, Kia is launching a new version. Out goes the eNiro nameplate and in comes the Niro EV badge, along with a host of detail and engineering updates, the biggest of which is a new set of underpinnings. The new Niro is now built on what Kia calls its K platform, which sits underneath a host of Kia and Hyundai products.
The Niro Electric has a fractionally larger battery pack at 64.8kWh (0.8kWh bigger than the old pack) and, bizarrely, a slightly slower rapid charge system. Where the eNiro was capable of DC charging at a maximum speed of 77kW, the new version maxes out at 72kW. While this seems something of a backward step. Still, a WLTP range of 287 miles makes it a very attractive proposition for the price.
Join Tom as he puts the first model in the UK through its paces and read the review on Electrifying.com here: www.electrifying.com/reviews/...
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Don't like the trend of moving rear signals to the bumper. Generally that's not the first place I look at a vehicle in front of me, a bit too below eye level.
.... plus....they are the first to get damaged on a rear-ender, or when reversing into an object.
Blame the Americans for starting that trend. It’s illegal over there to have rear lights hidden on the tailgate when it’s open. So many manufacturers add them in 2 places, and that carries over to styling cues in other models.
Spot on🎯👏
Quite agree. Hate them on the Kona as well
And the hubs are awful
I was lucky to get to a preview with Kia, Lincoln, to see this car in the flesh and it is a great improvement over my Kia E Niro. All the little things that I think it would be nice to have are on the new car. Cable storage in the front, bonnet struts to keep it open, powered tailgate, centred charge port, to start. The seats were more comfortable, space increased inside and it looks modern. Still has proper buttons for the more used buttons.
It is great to see it finally driven on UK roads and to hear the improvements have continued, quieter, better handling, delivery of power.
The other trick not shown is that you can summon the car forwards out of a tight car parking space, using the key fob, and the V2L (vehicle to load) that includes a UK Plug just below the centre of the rear seats.
A great review
Another great looking car from Kia, they really are turning out impressive cars at the moment that are very individual. The only slightly disappointing aspect is the jump in price over the outgoing version - the EV world is not short of premium models, whilst truly affordable cars that offer good range and practicality like the previous e-Nero did, are thin on the ground. That said, this is a great car and I think Kia have done a fantastic job in turning a fairly frumpy, anonymous design into something genuinely interesting and desirable.
Excellent review, thank you. I look forward to this vehicle being available in Canada for me to review. I owned a 2019 Niro EV for 3 years and I am very curious to experience the differences, and to put it beside my EV6 for comparison because I saw lots of "EV6-ness" in the interior.
Great video mate 👌
In the static presentation, a cockpit view was shown with a horizon and weather view, which was not shown here at all.
With which setting do you have this cockpit view, no video says anything about it?
It doesn't appear in most videos anymore, is it something only the prototype has?
Great review guys. Love the EV content. Having over 300 miles of range on a single charge is amazing! Cannot wait for the e-niro to come out. 🚗⚡
niro EV
Great review. Never seen the need to mess with the regen setting on an EV. Set it to max and learn the control you need with your right foot. Saves your brakes as well.
It's good to be able to reduce or turn off regen on motorways. Regen has conversion losses when compared to coasting.
Couldn't have formulated better. This exactly what I do. BTW I use Sport mode exclusively for the same reasons.
Great review, and very reassuring given that my '4' is on order. Can't wait now.
Done expect it anytime before Jan 2023 if you’re in the U.K. though!!! 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
Looks a good upgrade, + I saw it go round the same bend 5 times !! Amazing 😊😂😂
Thanks for your review. Where manufacturer cars are multi engined, such as this, I feel it would be useful to include price/spec/warranty comparison with the equivalent petrol/diesel/hybrid models, e.g., is approx £37,500 good value compared to the same mid spec versions of the other power trains?
confused between this and the Megane eTech. Which will you recommend?
Can you permanently disable that lane assist feature? Would drive me mad as mostly country roads i would be on
Nice looking practical EV, real competition going on with it and the Chevy Bolt in practicality, Range and interior comfort. It’s a pity we can’t get the ID3 here in ‚Merica.
That grey rear section makes the car like it was picked up too early from the body shop.
You can specify body colour if you wish.....
Actually it looks cool
So after your glowing review of the Megan would you prefer the Megan or Niro ?
The builder for the new Niro is now live on the Kia UK website. The contrasting C-pillar is only available on the top trim (and has a 150-pound upcharge). The gray trim around the wheels and along the side is only available on the EV (not other versions).
While it is not as sexy at the EV6, I'd consider it as a more affordable way to get into an EV, with great practicality and lots of desirable features. I do like the distinctiveness of the contrasting C-pillar (blue body with black blade would be my pick) but don't expect to see too many configured that way.
Best review you have ever done
Thanks for the review. Could I ask, does it have a ski / snowboard hatch in the middle of the back seats? That is, a way to fold down a middle section to allow long objects to be passed through from the boot WITHOUT losing the main left or right rear seats? I'm amazed how few cars offer this. I have an old Golf TDi which I want to replace with an EV and can't find many with this useful option outside of VW's own range.
hello Gordon this is the kind of question I need answering please note the Tesla model y does have this feature but it is 20k more money
@@raptorpome2577 yeah, I was surprised to find the Model 3 doesn't have it. The Model Y, as you say, does have it, but it's too expensive for me overall. Sounds like we're in a similar boat! The VW's have them, but I'm not sure I want to reward them after diesel-gate!
That would be a no.
It’s weird seeing one of my favourite Photography TH-camrs asking a question obout a car I just bought…
Time to watch your X100V review again whilst caressing it.
@@daanvanw1661 hah! Did you actually buy this new model? I assumed it wasn't available yet... does it have the hatch I'm asking about? PS - I've been using an X100V a lot over the past few months and will make another video about it soon!
Can you confirm you were able to test the preheating features based on sat navigation? It's information from the press junkit so it wasn't made clear here if its actually delivering on the promise. Same goes for the charging speed
Great question! This is why phone navigation isn't good enough. You need your nav system to precondition the battery.
Well I did buy one without a test drive... Did drive the old model and ordered the new. It's on the boat from Korea to Antwerp at the moment :)
I did the same. But here in Sweden we have to wait until September before they arrive on the boat.
It was great that you clarified the 'headline-grabbing' reduced charging speed issue that has been brought up time-and-time-again by other, less EV-experienced reviewers, Wookie. 😇
Like you said, it's not always about the outright kW speed, it's also about how long that speed is maintained throughout a charging cycle.
The Audi E-Tron SUV does with 'only' 150kW charging speed, but it keeps that pretty much all the way to 85% State of Charge so it's topped-up and on it's way much more quickly than the 'headline' figure would suggest. 👍
Love our current niro, and when one of these depreciates through high mileage, I'll swap 😀 strange though how I've got used to our open style centre console, and think almost that this bit has gone backwards ?
For those on a normal working class budget it's a great looking car it has a lot to offer inside and looks great on the outside I rather this kia Niro over any boring & basic looking tesla can't see why people are attracted to tesla there just like an iPhone overpriced and boring .Good on you Kia loving the new eV cars you are bringing out ev6 and now Niro eV
Dean Thompson, how long have you been driving Teslas? I have driven over 40,000 in a Kia E-Niro and around 25,000 in Tesla model 3 and 5000 miles in a model Y. I’d love to compare experiences…..
@@commuterbranchline8132 I drove a friend's over a weekend he has a model 3 and I have driven an I'd 3 that was a nice small car to drive it looks small on the outside but it is roomie on the inside the id3 looks a bit cheap in places but I loved the speedo fixed to the steering column that's a thing that let's down the tesla 3 no speedo in front of you I know it's a minor thing but a minor thing I like plus the tesla 3 just looks and feels boring inside and out have you seen the cupra urbanrebel it looks amazing design wise and it's going to be affordable
Nice looking car, weird that they've not increased the DC charging(much). Good range though so you won't need to charge that often.
Had my Soul EV for 18month, and I’m looking forward to what is available in 18 months time
Does anyone know if Carplay and Android Auto is wireless?
Toms reviews are best
Big question though - is it too close to the EV6? What is the better option top spec niro Vs the base spec Ev6 when there is only £1k difference?
Base spec EV6 is very basic, and a 12 month wait. The Niro-EV looks great value compared with the base EV6. High speed charging is not something I do much, as mostly charge at home. So, for me, Niro-EV now has fixed all the small issues I had with the E-Niro 4+, and is the ideal EV
I've got this on order, heat pump and model e for v2l
4:16 Actualllyyy….. the refreshed/updated Niro EV does have the 10” screen now ✔️ also Kia Connect ✔️
Saw it, liked it, ordered it. Only disappointment is the analogue speedo. You can select from 4 themes and a nonsensical small digital version with a dynamic outside background which is supposed to match the weather. Why do away with a large clear digital speedo?
Love the look of this. I have cancelled my EV6 order and ordered a Niro EV4. Expected delivery earlier!
Are you in the U.K. George? I too ordered a 4 (in April) and am not expecting it until Jan 2023!!!!! Anyone who tells you otherwise is just lying … the U.K. is down the pecking order for fulfilment. I’ve now got a 5 month ‘gap’ to cover as I was ‘assured’ I’d have my order by End Aug 2022 latest!! Shocking!!!
Just been told that my Niro ev is on a ship expected at the dealers in August.
@@georgerobertson4557 ordered my Niro EV4 in April immediately as the order book opened - last update was “expect mid-late Sep”! I still can’t understand how I can be told 2023 then suddenly Sep-22!!! Have been tracking ships leaving Korea and everything is at least 2-3 weeks behind schedule. Just don’t know who to believe these days.
@@georgerobertson4557 🤞 for you George. I’ve been told the same - as in “on a boat” but expected late Sep earliest 🤔😵💫
1:56 A few people have said that Audi R8 but a few have also said Old Ford Focus 😂❤
I have the 2020 ev top trim. This new design looks smaller but is larger, has new attributes but over exposed on a typical modest creation. Cheers there is a hitch capability.
Damm that Front....
Looks good in white
I like my 2020 niro phev look. wish the design was better. to me it looks like thr back end was just not finished in thr factory 😕 I would most likely get viynl yo match the cat color
Basic spec still hasn’t got elec folding wing mirrors 🤦♀️ why???
This car is way better than VW’s ID3.
I love this car.
It's so much better than the old one in every way.
We often hear that the design is compromised because it's not an exclusive EV platform but no one ever mentions what they think those compromises are.
As a Differenzen it is länger than an Id3, but the wheelbase is shorter. And sinken IT is a Front wheel diverse IT Canterbury turn in 9m either.
@@ksbrst2010 wtf is that supposed to mean
An autocorrection that wants to writes in a different language. A pure ev can be build shorter but still offers more space to its passengers.
And it could turn in a tighter circle and accelerate faster if it would drive the rear axle.
@@ksbrst2010 but it's the way it just gets thrown about. Does the New Niro EV really suffer against its peers as an "entry level" family EV? Shouldn't this be considered on a case by case basis rather than levelled at anything with a multiply powertrain platform?
It's classed as a crossover not a SUV, but saying that I like it and that works for me not a SUV fan.
I am curious about the Kona. I hope it will be a bit smaller than the Niro. If so, that will be my first EV.
I've had an ioniq classic, I'll stick with my LFP rwd model 3, which I'm sure is more efficient that ioniq, not by much, but it's a great car.
Stuck on deciding on this as a hybrid at £27k or going ev for £42k the price difference seems a lot and won’t be cost effective overall what’s peoples opinions on this
You're right the price difference is shocking and it depends how long you keep the car. If you're like me and buy outright for he life of the car then go full electric.
The hybrid is the worst of both worlds in that when it's in electric it's lugging around a great lump of petrol engine and when it's in petrol driven mode it's carting around an electric motor. More complexity equals more to go wrong in later years whereas there's very little maintenance required on an ev and they keep going forever. 👍
You're comparing base spec HEV with top spec EV. Apples and pears.
That's the same car Johnny 'Late Brake' and Matt 'Carwowzers' reviewed!
That back end panel makes the car look a lot less weird in the "full body colour" in my oppinion🤷♂️
Looks good but really expensive for a non genuine EV built on ICE-plattform. And I dont like the chargeing port in front were all the bugs and dirt ends up. But it's a really nice EV whit a little to narrow trunk I think. Wonder how EV4 will be compared to this..
I think it is now distinctly different looking than the Model 3. It can now stand out as an alternative.
Can it tow?
yeah, the EV can tow up to 750kg, the HEV & PHEV can both tow up to 1300kg
It's hard to get past the odd styling, and this is becoming such a crowded segment that there's no real need to. Even sticking with the Kia/Hyundai, I don't think there's much compelling reason to get this instead of springing for an EV6, or if that's not boxy enough for you, the Ioniq 5.
I'd wager the prices will diverge more between the EV6 and Niro than they are now, the EV6 won't stay as cheap as it is now for long imo
Test driving both, I ended up sticking with buying another niro after already having one for 3 years. Taller and cheaper were two main reasons for wanting this over ev6
After briefly looking at the video, the new exterior and interior makes it like a cheap looking ev6 interior wise and a strange exterior. Kinda don’t like it now 😆 . Driving is smoother which I also don’t like. Prefer that aggressiveness. Regardless, not interested in buying another car for at least 2 more years just got the ‘22. More refinements in the horizon.
Since it’s efficient, the e-Niro might be quite a good choice if it comes with a tow hook.
By the way, why would a home charger come with a standard 7kW? Is that a UK thing?
Most home chargers in the UK are 7kw. The vast majority of UK electric car owners who charge at home, will do so while they sleep during the night hours. That is when UK energy supply companies offer much reduced costs for charging. The costs are usually around 25% of the standard daytime rate. This happens because there is huge excess capacity in the UK grid during the night. And because power stations can't be switched off, the energy companies need to create a demand at a time of much lower demand. Some homeowners have heating systems which are able to store energy during the night and release it during the day, again for cost reasons..... Here in the UK, very few cars come new with a towing hitch. You almost always have to have one fitted afterwards.
Calm and serenity?…… BOO. loved the previous 290 lbft of torque. I’m sure 250 is adequate, but still…
The kia Niro Ev looks good hope it drives as well and is economical.
Looks decent. I’d rather have a Golf sized car version than SUV though!
Hyundai Kona. It has virtually the same drive train.....
1:11 😅 please will yall stop calling her frumpy 😅❤
Well done, Kia!
👍
6 foot is tall?
Average height of a UK male is 5 ft 9 in so yes 6 ft is tall.
@@nealm1814 Fair enough.
Looks like a sports shoe 😂
Will I fit? I am 6.4
I’m 6ft2 and felt a bit cramped but I find that with most cars sub £50k
Does anyone have an actual headroom and legroom number on this car? Can’t find them anywhere.
@@lewismcnicholas2631 Check out the Smart #1.
Just a good car made better. I like it.
Front: top
Back: omg
Also the seats look really not high enough
Bigest let down is the lack of increased charge speed. Now in 2022 and its lower than the outgoing model at 72Kwh , really should be at least 150Kwh these days. Oh and the Price £42000 really May as well save 4K get the mid range ev6 and get better looks , recharge speed and a better blue.
You won't get a mid range EV6 for £38K, and also you won't get for 12 months - Niro-EV currently 3 months wait.
@@chrisp7839 Hi Chris i meant save up the additional 4k and get a mid level EV6 at £46K. After seeing the lowest range ev6 and some GT lines i have gone off it as looks a bit boring and dated compered to Niro. Hope lottery comes in so can get a Model Y or X as only suitable cars for me currently
Hi, I much prefer the new front design. The old one looked fake to me with all those dimples - almost like it had a disease. I think the charge location is a good attempt at being compatible with assorted charging cable positioning - something that could really do with some standardisation. USB sockets are much more useful than just for playing games - please don't get too flippant with the commentary. I think I'd go for the silver side panels. White looks wrong on this car and I personally do not like the black option but that's me.
It's genuinely baffling to me why they think it's a good idea to design that odd shaped screen console in the middle, and then slap a much smaller screen on it. It looks hideous, makes the whole interior look cheap. And it's not just a Kia issue, so many manufacturers do this design with the asymmetrical bezels thicker than a Heathrow runway.
I have a 2022 Niro EV. I like the new grill better. Not a fan of the side blades that don't match the car color. Interior is nicer
The side panels can be body colour if you wish. You have to specify which you want on ordering....
Aren't the side blades just going to end up full of spiders and webs?!
If you dont drive, certainly. But if you drive this is a windtunnel. Do you rallye worry if there is a spider in your Vakuum cleanen befreundet you turn IT on?
@@ksbrst2010 doesn't seem to work in the gaps around my wing mirrors on my current Niro...
Wow... That's something nobody would love..
it seems they forgot to paint the part at the factory
Whow, unique car, 4 doors, 5 seats, Crossover-like. But, this car looks like most cars in the street.
Thats what alll other manufactors build and all the neighbors will think, this is unique . . . and all the neighbors will praise me for my innovative mind.
ehhhh or could it be totally boring.
We will wait for the nice small 2-door coupes, and cabrio's, with 2 doors. Most cars ride around on average with 1.1 person.
Looks like a good EV but personally 43 minutes to charge 70% is unacceptable in 2022. Appreciate this'll be fine for some people .
I have the Kia E Niro and to be honest the charge time is not a problem as after driving 200 miles I am ready for a break and food. This normally takes 30-40 mins, so back to 80%. I have never found time is wasted, waiting for charging due to the stops you need! I agree that faster would be nicer, but also all chargers I have used have been 50kWh.
@@Jaw0lf Yea that's a really fair point. The efficiency of the thing means you're unlikely to drain it and then need another 200+miles of range unless you're doing serious mileage.
Hmm you may have helped me to change my mind about this. I'm an etron owner so as you can imagine I'm used to low efficiency, high charge speed. The niro ev could be the replacement when my current lease ends.
Also in winter the pre-conditioning en route to charger should mean it performs well consistently, if only at 70kW.
@@chrischild3667 Thanks for your reply and owning an EV as you will have realised is a change of thinking! For info, my current E-Niro, manages easily 260miles in summer and 220 miles in winter from 100%.
@Chris Child - I did wonder the same but then realised it's just not a big deal for me. I have a Kia Soul at the moment and, looking through my records, found that, excluding a week's holiday in Devon when I charged several times, I have only public rapid charged the car 4 times all year so far in 2022. And its range is longer than my ability to sustain concentration without rest stops to eat and pee.
How can you kill the tree with co2 !?! They absorb co2 and emit oxygen in case you did not know !🤦
A Niro N?
Honestly I just think the Hyundai design language is so much nicer at the moment in the electric car space. I’m excited for some of Kia’s future vehicles based on the look but this definitely isn’t it for me.
Thank you Ricky Gervais.
There is no government grant as of this week.
It doesn't look that odd to me.
Coal, oil or "clean" nuclear power?
Busy car that. Same one used on carwow, the late brake show and electrifying channels. You’d think KIA would have more than 1 of them.
Are you Mathew Kelly’s son ?
Definitely better looking than the old boring niro
what a wasted opportunity on looks from kia, I never liked the soul (the nissan cube either for that matter) and this looks like a "fat" soul shame it doesn't have any on the outside at least :). Jokes aside as I've recently bought a used 1st edition BEV niro so it makes me happy to know my older version whilst no princess is still fine on the outside. Cheers
Can you turn the annoying bing bong off?
Yes, but it invoves going through about 4 steps on the screen. Unfortunately having it on at startup is part of getting a high NCAP score.
Looks good, far better value than crazy expensive, crap interior, Tesla's.
BTW, trees breathe in co2 so they'd actually grow more if we all drove V8's :)
Errr, ummm…. I’m gonna leave that alone.
Lol.. trees grow from car exhaust? Are you in Florida?
Ok looking but again far to expensive we need cheaper ev models from manufacturers not more pcp only vehicles
I wouldn't mind but it looks so boring like a kitchen appliance I wouldn't look twice at. If I was going to spend that sort of money on a car I would want it to atleast look good without the gimmick changing colour rear quarter which would appeal to a 3 year old
It's crap to drive. Can't believe how noisy it is to drive on the road. The noise from the tyres when driving is far too loud. My Nissan diesel Quashqui was much quieter, I have the basic range with no lumbar support which I had with my Quashqui, why can't they just make a car today like we had back in the 70's. Will never get another EV,
Don't buy Kia mines gone wrong after 2 years 17000 miles and dealers won't touch it.
Yes okay Tom I'll give you a thumbs up but in all fairness to British roads, this is just another boring SUV and don't we have enough of them as it is? I mean how many Mothers take their one kid to school in a cavernous SUV? Mind boggling !
looks sad vehicle 😕 to me
What an ugly looking car, that grey panel at the back makes it look like you have had an accident and they did not have the correct paint for the respray. The black strip on the sides does not blend in well with the white and the grey. No , not for me.
Probably the ugliest car ever made
Pathetic battery size, pathetic charging speed. Another boring, overpriced EV.
Yes it's not moving forward the case for buying an EV...