Kia Niro 2024
1 August 2025
Got the 2024 Niro Hybrid automatic for city driving and business trips. In two months, racked up 12,000 km — it consistently saves fuel, around 5.2 L/100 km in the city. The LED headlights illuminate the road perfectly after dark. The cabin is packed with tech: adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, and emergency braking work accurately, providing confidence. However, acceleration is sluggish, and after 100 km/h the engine gets loud, making overtakes require careful timing. At highway speeds, tire and wind noise are quite noticeable. The ground clearance is low — scraped the underbody on a curb twice, so I’m more cautious now. Overall, the Niro is an excellent city hybrid, but for dynamic driving or rough roads, these limitations should be considered.
Kia Niro 2024
1 August 2025
Got the 2024 Niro PHEV plug-in hybrid for work and family trips. Quickly racked up 25,000 km, driving around the region daily. Not a single issue, just routine oil and filter changes, and the seven-year warranty is reassuring. The 10.3-inch multimedia screen works quickly with CarPlay, with a responsive and clear interface. In warm weather, the electric range reaches 50–55 km — perfect for short city trips. The suspension is firm, and the cabin shakes on potholes, especially on dirt roads. The hood paint is thin — already two chips from small gravel. The climate control panel is combined with audio buttons, so I often hit the wrong control and get distracted. Despite minor flaws, the Niro is an excellent mix of efficiency and practicality.
Kia Niro 2024
1 August 2025
Bought a new 2024 Kia Niro Hybrid (1.6L, 139 hp, automatic, EX) this spring. Mostly drive in the city, with a couple of highway trips up to 200 km. Fuel economy is excellent — around 5 L/100 km in the city and 4.5–5 L/100 km on the highway if you don’t push it. Looks fresh, with a big grille and narrow headlights that really stand out. Inside, it’s spacious — two kids in car seats fit easily, and the trunk holds a stroller and weekend bags with no issue. Maneuverability in the city is great thanks to the rear camera and sensors, making parking a pleasure. But the engine struggles under full throttle; high-speed overtakes take time and get noisy. Highway sound insulation could be better — at 120+ km/h, tire hum and wind noise are noticeable. A faint creak from the rear shelf light appeared a couple of times, but nothing serious. For city driving and fuel savings, the Niro is excellent, but fast long trips require patience.
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