Car Review Kia Niro 2020

Review

I bought a brand new Hybrid 1.6, 141 hp, LX at the beginning of 2020. I drive it mostly in the city and occasionally visit my parents 150 km away. The LED headlights are fantastic, giving excellent night visibility. In the city, fuel consumption is about 5.3 L/100 km, and on the highway around 4.7 L, very economical for a crossover. The cabin is full of driver aids: adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, lane keeping – all working reliably. However, the ground clearance is low; I scraped the underside on a curb twice, so I drive more carefully now. The engine is quite loud under acceleration, especially over 100 km/h. I also noticed a creak in the plastic behind the rear seat, which is annoying over bumps. For city and short trips, it’s a great choice, but for off-road or dynamic highway driving, you’ll have to accept some limitations.