Kia Niro hybrid '3'

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Well after a few months looking at EV's/Hybrids to replace our 17 year old car :eek: we finally decided on this Kia Niro hybrid '3' ('ex' trim in the US) It was a compromise especially on my part as I wanted to get a full on BEV but my missus wasn't particular keen on the BEV's in our price range so as it was a 50/50 decision we made this choice in midnight black because we both agreed it was a very comfortable car to drive had great mileage and fitted our needs perfectly.

We should be picking it up at the end of the month, Cant wait. :)

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I haven't seen any discussion of this car whatsoever. I hope you'll give us a detailed review and regular updates once you get the car!

...a 17-year old car. Yeah, maybe -- just maybe -- it is time for something newer. ;)
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Great choice! Depending on where you live and what's your mix of electricity generation, you may actually be driving cheaper and cleaner than a BEV.;) Even if not, every step in the right direction counts.:)
 
TeslaInvestors said:
Great choice! Depending on where you live and what's your mix of electricity generation, you may actually be driving cheaper and cleaner than a BEV.;)
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Pushmi-Pullyu said:
I haven't seen any discussion of this car whatsoever. I hope you'll give us a detailed review and regular updates once you get the car!

...a 17-year old car. Yeah, maybe -- just maybe -- it is time for something newer. ;)
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LOL yes I do tend to keep my cars for quite a while and it's getting too long in the tooth & expensive to maintain/run now. Presently fuel here is at £1.23/ litre =$8.31 UK gallon :eek: so it's time to get a more eco friendly economic car.

I believe this Niro uses the same hybrid set up as Kia's sister company Hyundai ioniq.
 
I picked the Niro hybrid up from the Kia dealership yesterday 30/1/18 and I'm very pleased with the way it drives so quietly & smoothly.
The transition between electric drive when you start off to petrol mode is seamless barely noticeable.
There is one feature on this Niro that wasn't on the Niro I test drove, It's a 12V re-set button by the steering column, the Niro has a 12V ion lithium battery in the boot area that runs the 12V system, they told me it will never have a flat battery as it can shut down when parked for any long periods of time, you can open the car door with the key manually, step on the brake pedal & press the re-set button at the same time to activate the 12V battery again.

I'm still playing with all the gizmos gadgets & toys yet :D and it willl take a week or two to trawl through the 'war & peace' size user manual. :p

A few pics.

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Looks great, thanks for posting!
Kind of odd that they put the steering wheel on the wrong side of the car, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ .
Cool that it has a lithium 12V, too. I don't know why others stick with lead-acid in their electric cars.
 
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