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by gimball
Sun Dec 11, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: We have finally got our Niro
Replies: 6
Views: 7927

Re: We have finally got our Niro

These pics convinced me to buy rubber mats instead of carpet ones :)
by gimball
Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:36 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Long in depth review of Kia Niro
Replies: 4
Views: 7310

Long in depth review of Kia Niro

Just found this, almost 40 minutes long and quite good:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2oAOEmko1U
by gimball
Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:25 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Remove the battery
Replies: 6
Views: 8410

Re: Remove the battery

From electrical engineering standpoint, Lithium based batteries are best stored unplugged in a cold dark environment and charged at 30%.

I guess if you leave it in the sun for 2 months at full charge it could do a Samsung Galaxy and just blow up? :)
by gimball
Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:16 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Fuel consumption
Replies: 65
Views: 71919

Re: Fuel consumption

In the technical specs it says 62.8-72.4 mpg extra urban when in reality it manages 48 mpg.

It's great for a "petrol SUV", but far from the advertised numbers...
by gimball
Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Fuel consumption
Replies: 65
Views: 71919

Fuel consumption

Just had a test drive through the city and on highway; the consumption was 5.8 l/100km which isn't exactly what I was expecting. And this was careful normal driving, not "flooring it". Other than that, everything else tells me "buy it" - the car is extremely comfortable, smooth a...
by gimball
Sun Oct 02, 2016 1:01 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Bought one :-)
Replies: 47
Views: 48462

Re: Bought one :-)

@plug - you shouldn't put it to neutral in intersections - the robot decouples the clutch automatically in this case.

Take a look at this video for a quick reference how to drive a DCT vehicle:
5 Things You Should Never Do In A Dual Clutch Transmission Vehicle
by gimball
Thu Jul 21, 2016 5:23 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Are you getting one?
Replies: 8
Views: 12439

Re: Are you getting one?

Interestingly enough it's 0.5-1centimeter smaller than Sportage in all directions.

Pricing for UK just got announced for Niro: http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/i ... for-21295/
by gimball
Sat Jul 09, 2016 1:25 am
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Are you getting one?
Replies: 8
Views: 12439

Re: Are you getting one?

Just started considering a Tucson, shares a lot of the parts with Sportage but appeals to me a bit more:

So far seems to be cheaper than Niro :?
by gimball
Thu Jul 07, 2016 4:41 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Are you getting one?
Replies: 8
Views: 12439

Re: Are you getting one?

Just saw the prices at: http://www.kia.com/at/schauraum/der-neu ... figurator/# :shock:

I think I'm going to pass on that generous offer and get a Sportage instead. :roll:
by gimball
Thu Jul 07, 2016 4:40 pm
Forum: Kia Forum Members Gallery
Topic: Kia Niro - UK Pictures
Replies: 13
Views: 39794

Re: Kia Niro - UK Pictures

Oh my I LOVE THAT COLOR! I am seriously in love with it. I never seen a teal that shade. It reminds me of the old school teal I used to see on mini vans growing up but with a nice blinged out flair. What is this color called by Kia? It's called 'Photoshop' :twisted: .. or it might be Deep Cerulean ...