You Requested: We’re Answering Your Questions On The 2023 Kia Niro

The all-new Kia Niro is making its option to sellers and we’ve had the pleasure of driving it already. Earlier than we had seat time in all three flavors of Niro we requested you what you wished to know concerning the small electrified crossover. Listed here are all the particulars that didn’t make it into our full evaluation.

As a fast reminder, we actually like the brand new 2023 Niro EV. It’s not an ideal crossover however it’s extremely competent. It’s additionally the one automobile out there in three distinct powertrain kinds together with a traditional hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, and an all-electric model.

How’s the cabin noise, particularly on the high-end Niro EV?

One factor that we talked about in our evaluation was how quiet the Niro is. Generally, EVs find yourself battling noise, vibration, and harshness however we’re glad to say that this Kia doesn’t have that drawback. Whereas it’s certainly not a scientific check, we drove the Niro EV with two totally different telephones every operating a decibel meter utility. Each produced leads to the excessive 50s and low 60s throughout the check.

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How efficient is the local weather management (I stay in Arizona so…)?

Sadly, we didn’t have any kind of excessive climate to check this so I can’t promise you that it’ll handle triple-digit temps for hours on finish with out concern. Nonetheless, we are able to affirm that in regular circumstances, the local weather management is fast to react and correct. It’s additionally not overwhelmingly loud when the fan is ready to excessive which is a giant plus in our e-book.

Is that blue colour going to be an possibility for the EV?

Sure! It’s referred to as Mineral Blue and it’s out there on each the Wind and Wave trims. Apparently, among the many out there paint colours, just one is reserved for the Wave trim. That colour, Snow White Pearl, can also be the one option to get a Kia Niro EV with a non-body-matching Aeroblade. The automobiles above are the PHEV model.

Talking of the Aeroblade: is it *actually* practical?

Kia’s engineering crew confirmed that it’s certainly practical however with the caveat that it’s such a minimal impact that it’s considerably negligible. Frankly, I nonetheless assume it’s cool and need extra automotive corporations would comply with that lead as long as it’s not detrimental to effectivity or regardless of the supposed objective is. Demise to faux vents, lengthy stay barely functioning actual ones.

Does it really feel low cost or does it appear and feel extra premium than the worth tag?

There are hints and touches on either side of the coin. The door card and armrest for example aren’t notably good or luxurious. On the similar time, the middle console seems to be nice and the switchgear bodily feels nice to make use of. It doesn’t really feel flimsy or low cost in any respect. There are additionally little touches just like the speaker grilles or the side-mounted USB ports within the entrance seat backs that talk to good design and high quality. It’s not as spectacular as one thing like a top-end Kia Telluride however it doesn’t really feel low cost and plasticky like some rivals.