Kia Niro SUV (2016 - 2022) 2 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp DCT auto Self-Charging Hybrid 5d Owner Review

2 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp DCT auto Self-Charging Hybrid 5d
Kia Niro

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In their own words

Not very economical. Sluggish. Reversing at night is hazardous as the reversing light doesn't illuminate anything. Position of rear view camera means it is almost always covered in riad dirt. Auromatic gearbox slow to change up. I thought engine would cut out when at lights or slow moving traffic. Instead engine runs at 1,500 revs. This ruins the mpg. Steering "auto correct" is pretty useless and only serves to frighten you when it works. Dash controls and switches very poorly illuminated. Adjustment is possible but it controls everything including the main display. Have the main display too bright and nothing is visible. I've got this on a 3-year PCP but will look to get rid of it after 1 year.

How reliable do you find the car?

The petrol engine starts and runs at 1,500 revs when in stationary traffic and at lights.

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

I bought it because the dealer emphasised how economical it was to run. Reversing light is useless and does not illuminate anything. Rear view camera get dirty very quickly owing to its location and design.
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Meets Expectations: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Ronald Brown doesn't recommend this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol/Electric Hybrid
  • When purchased December 2019
  • Condition when bought New
  • Current Mileage 2,000 miles
  • Average MPG 44 mpg