The gas mileage is excellent. Has all the bells and whistles on it, including a large GPS. Also has heated and cool seats. Driver and Passenger get to set their seating preferences. 16" Wheels and ample leg room in the back seat. Spacious travel storage.
Great fuel efficiency- it is a hybrid plug-in so I save a ton of money driving this car. It has a really nice interior, small SUV but fits a lot and back seats do go down, very comfortable, easy to drive, back-up camera, tells you how well you are driving, and lots of other really great features. I think it is a great Hybrid-Plug-In which there are not many out there. So great option if you can't go all electric but still want the fuel efficiency. I love the trim and color of my car.
Plug in efficiency allows me to rarely have to purchase gas. It took almost 2 whole months for me to have to fill gas tank. It is roomy enough for a small family to run errands and not be packed in too tightly. It handles well in snow and ice. I love the new technology that allows us to be hands free and safer in general.
My only con is I wish it was just a little higher vehicle. Even though it has the 16" Wheels, it is a lower profile SUV. I miss my higher profile vehicle. Sometimes when you stop it sounds like the engine is not running, when indeed, it is.
You cannot program a garage remote into the car (like the mirror)- it is apparently an extra feature. It is a small SUV. And when I bought the car it didn't come with a truck cover which is something I need living in the Bay Area. Otherwise no complaints.
None really. I love this vehicle. If I had to choose one I guess it does not warm up especially quickly, maybe because of the EV option saves on fuel. Also because it is hybrid sometimes the pick up is slower than a traditional gas vehicle, but not so that it is worth the difference in costs and environmental impact.
The 2018 Kia Niro has an average owner rating of 4.71 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 29 other Compact SUVs.
From the Vehicle History blog
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