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by SteveD
Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:24 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Alloy Wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 7198

Re: Alloy Wheels

Is this because alloys would be lighter than steel wheels?
by SteveD
Fri Aug 11, 2017 5:10 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: When should the gearbox change up to 6th gear
Replies: 9
Views: 10390

Re: When should the gearbox change up to 6th gear

I think the point is knowing how to use the resources at your disposal and is the process working as designed.
by SteveD
Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:10 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: When should the gearbox change up to 6th gear
Replies: 9
Views: 10390

Re: When should the gearbox change up to 6th gear

I am a bit late into this discussion but after having had my '2' for 5 months I can confidently say that I have never felt that the car has managed to get into 6th gear whilst the gear selector is in 'D'. I have to move to 'S' and change manually to get 6th.
by SteveD
Fri Aug 11, 2017 3:57 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Alloy Wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 7198

Alloy Wheels

Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere but I have recently washed and cleaned my Niro '2' and found that it has plastic wheel covers. In thought these were supposed to be alloys as outlined in the Kia publications. Should I complain or is there a story to be told. I would appreciate any feedba...
by SteveD
Sat Jul 15, 2017 7:48 am
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Fuel consumption
Replies: 65
Views: 70781

Re: Fuel consumption

Hi djbobbins, there is a definite way to drive the Niro. I have found that you have to let the car coast at times and when in traffic don't always keep up with the car in front, let a gap develop and justdriven serenely.
by SteveD
Mon Jul 10, 2017 2:03 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Fuel consumption
Replies: 65
Views: 70781

Re: Fuel consumption

Yes, I see your reasoning and in practice this is what happens. My concern was that with a Citroen where it had the trip computer, you could actually travel 50 miles but if driven economically, the miles left before filling again could have increased rather then decreased by the 50 miles travelled. ...
by SteveD
Wed Jul 05, 2017 4:13 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Fuel consumption
Replies: 65
Views: 70781

Re: Fuel consumption

One thought struck me today on the topic of fuel consumption. That is, what is the 'range' based on. My range figure does not change even when my consumption changes from 62 mpg to 75 mpg. Anyone have a technical answer?. As I said previously, I have not worked my way through the manual yet. When th...
by SteveD
Tue Jul 04, 2017 8:50 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Fuel consumption
Replies: 65
Views: 70781

Re: Fuel consumption

I am more than happy with getting around 65 to 70 mpg after 2000 miles. At least it is in thevrealms of being near the manufacturer's claimed mileage. I have Citroen dispels before and they were nowhere near the quoted figures.
by SteveD
Tue Jul 04, 2017 5:04 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member
Replies: 7
Views: 9729

Re: New member

Hi, I have just joined the forum after looking foravrear rear light cover as mine was cracked by a branch from a shrub. I ha.'ve a Niro 2 and have been very happy With it. I took delivery 3rd March and so far done about 2000 miles. Mind you, I am still trying to work my way through the manual!!!!! I...