I bought one and I love it. I think EV6 looks amazing but I needed a car straight away and there was a Niro on the forecourt which I could drive away. Mainly charged from my solar panels. Expensive compared to a similar ICE car to buy but lovely to drive and costs me almost nothing to run.
Misleading prices, here in UK a fully loaded niro is around £500 cheaper then the basic EV6 with the smaller battery. So yes, price is the same but for different spec.
Big fan of Chasing Cars. A minor comment made with the greatest respect. You tend to talk almost nonstop without drawing breath. A slight break between points rather than barreling on with more information might make the commentary a little more pleasant to absorb. Otherwise many thanks for your content.
Question - Versus the Qashqai e-Power, how would the Niro HEV compare? The cooled seats are a really nice add-on, along with lots of other features, though i'm questioned about the value. I really think this car is great, but i'm thinking the Qashqai could be slightly better value. So which would you say is better value?
I've tried the new Niro in the UK, at 6f4 the seat is too small and the top sticks in my back. At 6f2 did you find the same @Chasing Cars ? Great car apart from the seats, packed with tech and very nicely made.
As much as I like this car, it's very hard to justify given the similar cost to EV6. If this were even $5,000 cheaper than its current price-point, it would be a much easier ask. Hell, I'd be happy to give up features like the sunroof and electric passenger's seats for example. I'd say it's better to go for base model, but they seem to have made spite-spec features like a deliberately terribly integrated and undersized infotainment screen which looks ridiculous.
In the UK the EV6 does not even have blind spot monitoring in the base version. Sure you get 360 cameras and upgraded speakers in the top version but its 30% more expensive than the Niro, poor rear visibility, 20 in wheels with decreased range and more insurance. Also with 20 mph speed limits here who wants 0-60 in 5 seconds ???
The Niro EV qualifies for incentives, the EV6 and Model Y do not qualify for the government incentives. This makes the difference in cost a lot larger than when we’re only considering the retail price
We in Australia really need to incentivise potential EV purchasers to take the plunge, I’m sure this is a great small car but the driveway price is just silly and doesn’t make economic sense
As a current model owner, I don’t think I would purchase the new model. The improvements are great, except for the slower acceleration, and the price is way too close to the EV6. In America we have a lot of options you don’t and the prices are much much lower for us.
Kia Sweden sold 3000 units of Niro EV within the first week of sales. I expect my Niro EV Advance in Aurora black to arrive in August 👍 In Sweden EV6 is +10.000 Euros compared to Niro EV. Hard to believe that Kia will price Niro EV at the same level as EV6 in Australia. We also get 7.000 Euros back from Government incentive.
lucky you, down under we are still in the dark ages of Fossil fuel burning, carcinogenic wood burners, uninsulated houses and noisy gas guzzling utes and V8`s...unfortunately....
The new PHEV version ( maybe Kia are being short sighted in OZ by not offering it like in NZ and other markets ) has 180 HP and looks like a practical option ....35miles of around town on battery only and engine for longer trips. Full EV makes no sense where the infrastructure doesn't exist to support large numbers of EVs.
Why do you have to test it on Sydney roads. I think it's overpriced for what you get. I would've liked to hear what it's like around urban areas and on open roads. Back seat looks cramped and a flip down centre console is normal now. I'll wait for the hyundai ioniq 5 to come round again and compare them.
@@TTThedarkknight Base model has wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto because it doesn’t have inbuilt satellite navigation and therefore there’s no argument over whether you use Apple Maps or Google maps. Sounds petty by the company that contracts the satnav in the higher spec car, but there’s your reason.
As nice as it is, it's just way too expensive. EVs in Australia are still way overpriced at this stage, we're another 2 years away before they're at a reasonable price for the average person
December 2022 changes mean if you can salary sacrifice one of these on a novated lease, you save GST so thousands off right away, and no FBT which would be about a $20,000 discount. Check it out, it's pretty amazing discounts.
good question, what it means is the ride is softer for our poor quality roads. We can't afford billard table roads apparently, but we can afford multi billion nuclear submarines sir....
I feel sorry for electric car drivers and future owners. They will simply have to learn the hard way .. as I did. These things are a huge hassle and a outrageous expense in the long run. Batteries are very ... very expensive to replace ( thousands of dollars) ... and make no mistake, you will be replacing them. These batteries are highly toxic to our environment, with a high potential for disaster to our surroundings. I wish I knew all this before I bought my car . Do your homework before buying !
I call BS. Most manufacturers have 7-10 year warranty on their EV batteries so it's almost impossible for you to have had to spend $ on replacing the batteries.
I bought one and I love it. I think EV6 looks amazing but I needed a car straight away and there was a Niro on the forecourt which I could drive away. Mainly charged from my solar panels. Expensive compared to a similar ICE car to buy but lovely to drive and costs me almost nothing to run.
Misleading prices, here in UK a fully loaded niro is around £500 cheaper then the basic EV6 with the smaller battery. So yes, price is the same but for different spec.
Big fan of Chasing Cars. A minor comment made with the greatest respect. You tend to talk almost nonstop without drawing breath. A slight break between points rather than barreling on with more information might make the commentary a little more pleasant to absorb. Otherwise many thanks for your content.
Loved that shot at 11:30, under the guard rail. Nice one.
gorge rd I think
Not sure what Hyundai was smoking with the pricing…. Go buy a EV6 or Iconic5 for the money. Or save like 25k and get a BYD ATTO 3
It's a KIA
@@malpaso7 yea and?
Way overpriced. At this price point, you would expect a medium size SUV at the very least. Makes the Model Y look even more appealing.
I know right. It’s basically same price as the EV6. Or just get a tesla.
This can’t compete with the Chinese EVs that are starting to flood in here.
@@TheMelbournelad Strange pricing from Kia in Australia...
@@The_Observer72 yeah but at least it’s a bigger car/range/performance/interior level refinement for basically same price
@@TheMelbournelad EV6 is a much more premium car over Niro EV.
Priced equally I would go with EV6 for sure 😉
@@The_Observer72 that’s my point it’s the same price
Question - Versus the Qashqai e-Power, how would the Niro HEV compare? The cooled seats are a really nice add-on, along with lots of other features, though i'm questioned about the value. I really think this car is great, but i'm thinking the Qashqai could be slightly better value. So which would you say is better value?
$72k for that...you've got to be kidding 😲 That simply isn't affordable for the average punter...simply ridiculous 🙄
there not marketing for the `average` punter, are they...mate...
average punter round here drives a ute, or commodore/falcon....
Give me the EV6 any day for the same money
I appreciated this review. Do you have the front headroom measurement, especially for the model with the sunroof?
It looks a lot cheaper than it costs.
How?
Nailed it
a bit perhaps
Welcome to EV’s in 2022
Is it just me or does the rear looks similar to a LV Focus hatchback?
I've tried the new Niro in the UK, at 6f4 the seat is too small and the top sticks in my back. At 6f2 did you find the same @Chasing Cars ? Great car apart from the seats, packed with tech and very nicely made.
As much as I like this car, it's very hard to justify given the similar cost to EV6. If this were even $5,000 cheaper than its current price-point, it would be a much easier ask. Hell, I'd be happy to give up features like the sunroof and electric passenger's seats for example. I'd say it's better to go for base model, but they seem to have made spite-spec features like a deliberately terribly integrated and undersized infotainment screen which looks ridiculous.
In the UK the EV6 does not even have blind spot monitoring in the base version. Sure you get 360 cameras and upgraded speakers in the top version but its 30% more expensive than the Niro, poor rear visibility, 20 in wheels with decreased range and more insurance. Also with 20 mph speed limits here who wants 0-60 in 5 seconds ???
Mmm, this looks like a much better option than an EV6. 83k for an EV6 is a bit too much compared to 72k for a niro.
Rear looks like the evolution of Ford Focus Gen 1. I like it.
Ah good old "touge" Gorge Rd, South Australia 👍
The Niro EV qualifies for incentives, the EV6 and Model Y do not qualify for the government incentives. This makes the difference in cost a lot larger than when we’re only considering the retail price
Why dont they hv the phev version in australia.
Thomas brought me here!
Ummm John 74k plus a Budget EV6????
We in Australia really need to incentivise potential EV purchasers to take the plunge, I’m sure this is a great small car but the driveway price is just silly and doesn’t make economic sense
Or we just wait until EVs are more cost competitive.
As a current model owner, I don’t think I would purchase the new model. The improvements are great, except for the slower acceleration, and the price is way too close to the EV6. In America we have a lot of options you don’t and the prices are much much lower for us.
Australian market is minute compared with USA or Europe...FACT...
Kia Sweden sold 3000 units of Niro EV within the first week of sales. I expect my Niro EV Advance in Aurora black to arrive in August 👍
In Sweden EV6 is +10.000 Euros compared to Niro EV. Hard to believe that Kia will price Niro EV at the same level as EV6 in Australia.
We also get 7.000 Euros back from Government incentive.
lucky you, down under we are still in the dark ages of Fossil fuel burning, carcinogenic wood burners, uninsulated houses and noisy gas guzzling utes and V8`s...unfortunately....
@@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 My condolences. But the power comes from the people. Change will come. One planet 🌎
The new PHEV version ( maybe Kia are being short sighted in OZ by not offering it like in NZ and other markets ) has 180 HP and looks like a practical option ....35miles of around town on battery only and engine for longer trips. Full EV makes no sense where the infrastructure doesn't exist to support large numbers of EVs.
Which one has 180 BHP?
GT Line S ev6 cost £53000 instead of £42500 for top niro including heat pump. That is the difference.
The positioning is much closer in Australia
Why do you have to test it on Sydney roads.
I think it's overpriced for what you get. I would've liked to hear what it's like around urban areas and on open roads. Back seat looks cramped and a flip down centre console is normal now. I'll wait for the hyundai ioniq 5 to come round again and compare them.
Because
Sydney = If car has good handling and ride here, it will have good handling and ride, anywhere in Australia.
Should be about $30,000 cheaper, who's gonna pay that?
What a world we live in where 72k is considered budget
its NOT considered budget...but All EV`s are expensive
Still waiting on the Model Y'S insurance premium via Budget Direct
I would Kia ev6 or model 6 at that price point
72k?
Yeah ill stick with the pump
Oh a Tesla model y
@@TheMelbournelad Model Y starts at £57k.
@@Richard482 in your market. This video was in Australian pricing for the Australian market.
@@TheMelbournelad A full spec model Y long range costs $90,293.
@@Richard482 indeed, but I’m talking apples to apples comparison.
Costs too much. The outer rear cladding make it look like a camouflaged test mule.
No wireless android auto / apple carplay?? Pass
none of the Hyundai Kia cars with inbuilt satnav have wireless unfortunately
Nope, Wired only. Pretty strange since it comes with wireless charging.
I believe that the base model has wireless apple/android. Base qualifies for government discount being below the threshold of $68750.
@@MrBenHaynes because it's cheaper, it has wireless android/apple carplay? That makes no sense
@@TTThedarkknight Base model has wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto because it doesn’t have inbuilt satellite navigation and therefore there’s no argument over whether you use Apple Maps or Google maps. Sounds petty by the company that contracts the satnav in the higher spec car, but there’s your reason.
Lost me at the price.
Get me a sub 30k electric car and I'll bite. Until then I'll stick to my hybrid Toyotas.
I've noticed doing short trips in my Camry hybrid in winter the fuel economy isn't great.
As nice as it is, it's just way too expensive. EVs in Australia are still way overpriced at this stage, we're another 2 years away before they're at a reasonable price for the average person
December 2022 changes mean if you can salary sacrifice one of these on a novated lease, you save GST so thousands off right away, and no FBT which would be about a $20,000 discount. Check it out, it's pretty amazing discounts.
Too $$$. Should by in line with BYD atto 3 and MG EV. Or within 5K. I would buy for 50k but no more.
Looks like the old Ford Focus from the rear.
funny, even the Kia Niro top spec in Korea cost less than $57,000 and we are we asked to pay sht ton on top of that???
Australia is a small market spread over a huge area...we need a population of 50m to start demanding anything...
No matter how much I love this car, I still think it’s way over priced.
Can this car tow?
Yes up to 750kg
Kia ev6 looks way better for the same price.
Priced similar I would go with EV6 for sure!
@@The_Observer72 Not like you can get one atm.
Buy a model y, the waiting period is bearable
Australian steering and suspension? WTF is that ?
It is just as you’ve put it?
What do you reckon
good question, what it means is the ride is softer for our poor quality roads. We can't afford billard table roads apparently, but we can afford multi billion nuclear submarines sir....
$250 per year for servicing an EV? 😂
Overpriced
Needs to be 25k cheaper…
What planet are you on?
I was expecting 35k or below...
Pass..
have you priced a new car in the last decade, or are you being silly...
get an atto 3 instead
Wired apple car play
Slow Charging
No heat pump as standard
KIA could have done better
Way over priced. Shame, nice EV otherwise.
Too expensive
Beyond stupid to pay $80,000 for an EV. For most people it won't save anything. Instagram pose value only.
I feel sorry for electric car drivers and future owners. They will simply have to learn the hard way .. as I did. These things are a huge hassle and a outrageous expense in the long run. Batteries are very ... very expensive to replace ( thousands of dollars) ... and make no mistake, you will be replacing them. These batteries are highly toxic to our environment, with a high potential for disaster to our surroundings. I wish I knew all this before I bought my car . Do your homework before buying !
I call BS. Most manufacturers have 7-10 year warranty on their EV batteries so it's almost impossible for you to have had to spend $ on replacing the batteries.
BS