2023 Kia Niro Hybrid | Is it BETTER than the EV?
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- Опубликовано: 26 янв 2023
- We had the opportunity to drive the fully redesigned 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid (HEV) in California. The Hybrid trim makes 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque from a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine and an electric motor. The regular Hybrid averages around 53mpg in the city and 54 mpg on the highway (4.4L/100km combined). We also drove the EV trim to compare and you can watch that video by clicking the link below:
2023 Kia Niro EV Video:
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Correction @ 8:20 - mpg should say 53 city & 54 highway
Also you can watch the Kia Niro EV video here: ruclips.net/video/dKDMSDhJZa8/видео.html
Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!
I got to experience the interior of this guy at a local auto show. I was expecting to love the sportage, but this one took the cake for me. As a short woman, the visibility in this is incredible and it feels so spacious for a such a compact vehicle.
One of my neighbors has this is a gloss blue type of color. Darkish blue but still clearly blue. Looks pretty solid. I'm not big on the rear end styling but the interior is next generation Kia, thus really nice. Better interior than the new Prius. That's for sure.
From London ON to Cali! Love it! Keep up the good work you'll be traveling around the world soon doing these can't wait!
Love it! You take the review (but not yourself) seriously & it's SO well done! Thanks, guys. Appreciate this review so much!
Fantastic video production! First time viewer… Subscribed!
Looking forward to more videos of this caliber.
Thanks Richard!
nice way of presenting everything. will definitely watch every video
Kia is killing it, cool styling !
They’re killing it with styling, tech, and price.
They are not doing so well with engine/transmission problems. They’re still having DCT problems. I’d really like one of these but unless it’s the EV, I worry about long term use.
@@L3x4Pr0ne so don’t get one?
@@bukIau Nah, it’s a good vehicle
Love it! You are one of my favorite reviewers! 🤙🏽
Thanks Sean!
We have a 2023 Niro HEV SX Touring in Mineral Blue and we have the black aeroblade so you can get it in other colors then just green. Although we live in North Carolina so who knows. We love the car by the way. It is great on the road and in town.
Got a 23 EX and have had it for almost 10k miles now. Averaging 50-55 (sometimes 60 during heavy traffic). Transitioned fairly easy being an ICE hypermiler with my previous car. Car isn't the fastest but I like how smooth and comfortable it runs for my mostly speed limit driving. The Adaptive cruise and lane assist pretty much do most of the driving and helps plenty with my daily 90 mile commute to save my knees.
Well done bro. Subscribed!
I have a Kia Niro HEV, exactly like the one in this video, but mine had both the household plug AND the heated seats in the back. So they can come with this car, it's just optional.
SAY IT WITH ME "PIANO BLACK IS NOT A POSITIVE FEATURE"
It's so weird seeing cars with Ontario plates in California lol
Great enthusiastic explanations of the Hybrid!
Wow!! This is my dream car!! nice job bro.
Nice review!
Thanks Greg!
The Niro HEV is the way to go, no charging nonsense.
I did a test drive of this car at my local Kia dealer, i really enjoyed this car.
I opted for the Niro HEV "pulse" line (trim 3) as my company car and it does come with the 230V socket in the back and leather seats.
Im told to wait 12months for the delivery which is really long but thats how it is nowadays
sorry for this question but what does it mean when the dash reads “EV READY” in the 2024 NIRO HEV
The Hybrid makes way more sense....
Super informative and fair review! Would you prefer this over the Corolla Cross Hybrid in XSE for 40km one way commutes with a mix of city driving and stop-and-go traffic on highways?
Not gonna lie, I def enjoyed this “outside” review as a bit of a change. Cali does have some amazing roads tho, it’s honestly not even fair for the rest of us.
Which is better between this and a new Prius le? Thanks
The 2023 is my 2nd Niro (1st was a 2018). I like the new one (slightly) better, but the question is: Is it better than the EV? In my opinion, yes. No infrastructure issues or range anxiety, lighter weight, less expensive repairs in the long run, better ride (higher tire sidewall with smaller wheels plus lighter weight makes for better ride), and up-front cost is at least 25% less. Yes, it burns some fossil fuel, but not much of it, and many interior materials are environmentally-friendly. Payback time for the difference between the HEV and the EV is measured in years. I considered all three power trains at length, did a LOT of reading, read and watched a lot of reviews, and for me, the HEV makes the most sense. EV is a distant 2nd, PHEV 3rd.
You should have over a million subscribers
The hybrid is the one I would go for.
Is Toyota Prius is the king of hybrid? How is kia one ? I'm planning to get hybrid this year. Since gas is crazy expensive.
QUALITY REVIEW.. NICE ONE
Much appreciated!
Love it collecting my hybrid Saturday ❤❤
Awesome! Enjoy!
Putting turn signals in the bumper is STUPID. Places where it gets snowy or icy: tailgaters slide into you, and suddenly you’re looking at $4000 to have working turn signals. Oh, and piano black is just something to cause glaring reflections inside. Otherwise, I might give it a look.
I agree, why are car companies doing this lately? Why does that even make sense?
What's the difference? People don't know how to use them anyway.
Hyundai Tucson 2022 has the same issue
I found there is a rear facing indicator LED on the wing mirrors outmost point, if you can see the mirrors you can see the indicator. But I do agree that low in rear is facing a threat from damage
I can only imagine what else you complain about, "my helmet color fades too quickly", "I don't understand why my mom put click flooring down in the basement when the concrete works just fine"
Bro, this was literally filmed on the Ortega highway haha
What trim is this
Due to demand,Kia dealars forcing to buy their protection policy with additional $3000😢. Protection policy is worthless
I wish you came with my 2024 Kia Niro SX HEV in the hatch 💙. One more month before it arrives!
In EU. My Kia niro 2023 HEV has household plug in the backseat area of center console. So I don't know why you don't
Anyone know if any of the NIRO models connect to Apple CarPlay automatically without a USB cord?
I do not believe any do. Same with Sportage too.
I know it's probably too late to care, but the LX (lowest trim) with the smaller 8 inch screen uses the old Kia software and lets you use that stuff via Bluetooth
no Kia or Hyundai cars do unless they don't have the wireless charging pad, so basically poverty spec get it, but any trim higher than that don't. it makes zero sense.
I can’t lie I like the styling of this Kia Niro but I have never liked it when carmakers put rear light indicators below the boot. Hyundai Kona the same styling and that’s the main thing I hate about it. Everything else is brilliant
I found there is a rear facing indicator LED on the wing mirrors outmost point, if you can see the mirrors you can see the indicator.
lol you are a goofy guy. I was entertained the whole video!
Hybrid over EV unless you like driving longer distances (beyond local city driving) and you like sitting at a charging station for 45 minutes to charge your battery to 80% to be able to drive another 150 to 200 miles to be able to sit and charge again. 🤔
It’s about use case.
For me, the family already has an ICE car. We use that to travel. For literally the other 99.9% of the year, I’m just going to work or taking the kids to nearby activities. The EV is a quieter, smoother ride, is recharged at home nightly, and has no dual clutch transmission, a known issue with Kias they have yet to resolve. That’s troublesome., despite their warranties they don’t care to honor all the time.
Agreed, I rented a EV6 that charge time is a killer of time....
Hybrid makes way more sense....
I've had four KIA's and loved them all.
EXCEPT that with the 2023 Niro EX, the door button on the driver's side does not work consistently. It is frustrating as hell constantly pressing the button over and over.
I took it to the dealer 3x and they really gave me the run around and lectured me it was my fault--knowing damn well that this has been a known problem since at least 2017.
Basically, KIA refuses to support the dealership with this issue. This leads me to wonder what else is instore.
Aside from that I've been very, very, happy with all my KIA purchases and good quality. So far.
This car must be very good for delivery in a busy city.
They're not shipping the "4" with the premium sound system to the UK anymore.
So shit they stoppped it and never replaced it with a different brand. especially with the Kona coming out with premium sound.
Where in Ontario did you film it?
Haha this is Laguna Beach California
@@ACCELER8TV oh the license plates got me ... haha
I drive the precursor Ioniq PHEV 2017 in Germany with more then 80 MPG.
Can you do a video of the new BMW X1 2023? It is the new SUV sensation from BMW.
We have it in the studio in 2 weeks!
0 to 60 mph. Mpg?
Make one video about the Kia nitro PHEV pls. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
does it not have the option to put your foot under the back to open the trunk door?
There is a "smart tailgate" option in the settings. When ON a walk away from the car to do shopping and return to the back of the car with the key in your pocket the car will detect the key and open rear.
@@mnipp its final... i will buy this vehicle. It has everythin i want. Thank u for the information
This dude's like the Blippy of car reviewers.
Ill buy the nxt one when they do a facechange or hopefully just an asschange
The face looks good, but the ass and sides need to be changed.
how tall are you fam?
Why dose the cad have Canadian plate in California
Haha it was a Canadian Press Trip!
Don't hold you breath when ordering one in the UK..... 4 months in and they still can not say when it is going to be delivered..... A suck it and see policy... What a way to run a business!
Every Kia dealer here in Europe told us that it will take about 12 months for it to be delivered. I think it will also take that long for you.
@@9hills48 sounds about right...
The dealership said in January that if I wanted a Sportage the earliest was going to be September!
It's a shame about the Niro but I have decided to cancel my order and in the process lose my deposit of £500. Just can't put my life on hold while I wait for a new car and lose out on the part exchange price of my current car.
If Kia UK don't sort their supply issues out they will lose custom at a fast rate of knotty no matter how good the cars are.
yep. same when I enquired. I was also told that any stock cars they have from cancelled orders etc get sent back to Korea as Kia refuse to allow any UK dealerships to keep any new cars. wtf.
How tall are you? I’m 6’3 and I’m interested in buying an Niro Hybrid
Mike is 5’9 on a good day
Toyota corolla, hybrid allows you to sit higher up, and it has more headroom.
I must buy a new car and I am thinking of Yaris Hybrid or Niro Hybrid. Please advice me.
I booked Yaris hybrid and then when i did test drive for Niro Hybrid i cancel the Yaris hybrid and bought Niro Hybrid. Much better than Yaris and very comfortable and smooth driving with excellent Mileage. Hope it helps you.
NIro 100%
Kia still struggles with back design everything else very nice
I’m to early I only get 360p😭
Shucks! Hopefully 4K finishes processing soon.
Very bad hvac control system : not intuitive and forced to take your eyes off the road to adjust it
There's no audio 😭
Very strange, it's working perfect on our end... try refreshing? Thanks for bringing it to our attention!
@@ACCELER8TV it's good now 🤙
Thing that gets me is how what is technically the same car can have different controls in different countries. The US spec version shown has a lever for direction control but here in the UK we get a rotary knob.
UK Niro 4 (top spec) ruclips.net/video/pO6iwYvw1lE/видео.html
Interesting, I wonder why.
I drive Uber with it !!
I think it's the best new car for Uber! Next to Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.
Anybody have a Niro and children? What’s it like with car seats?
My 3 kids fit in the back ok. One in car seat, another in booster and last just got out of booster. It's not the roomiest after they are all back there but they do fit.
I've got one. Ian was right, but it doesn't really matter. Who needs a butt with a front like that, right?
Hey I didn’t say it was a bad thing that it looked like a focus :P I have a focus haha
- Ian
First liker
SWEET
No voice!
No voice!?
@@ACCELER8TV nah its alright
Yep, now it's ok
The sideblade is a complete design misstep. It's ugly
Finally, someone tell it as it is. why do they put it there? gross, I mean they could have more sales without it.
@@IVvOOvVI it's 100% optional... just don't pay for it. :/
Why is this guy trying to act like Blippy?????? Probably to get up to one million subscribers. Try to make ur money some other way man
We have no idea who Blippy is but okay 👍
In my opinion, this new car is ugly, especially with the green and black. It looks like a cheap subcompact car in the rear but what this car should've looked like in the front.
No
Yes
Excessive hand movements. You can convey much information and reaction even with lesser hand gestures
EV is literally the best version of any car. EV is the way to go! More powerful, efficient, and way cleaner.
While the EV owners are searching for a place to charge on the road I'll be waving bye as I race past with another 200 miles range (500 miles range) on gas alone and then a 5 min stop for a short fillup. I love my 2024 NIRO SX in Steele gray