Car Review Kia Niro 2024

Review

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.