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by AlanW55
Thu May 18, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Niro or not to niro?
Replies: 1
Views: 18555

Re: Niro or not to niro?

Self-charging hybrids generally cosset their batteries, rarely charging above 85% and letting them fall below 15%. There are many early model 10 year old + Toyota Priuses knocking about still on their original battery so it's no concern to me. S-C Hybrids generally run on their engine mainly, helped...
by AlanW55
Tue May 16, 2023 8:58 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Purchase Advice - which Niro to go for?
Replies: 2
Views: 7354

Re: Purchase Advice - which Niro to go for?

Longer warranty and a grand cheaper, the 70 plate, no brainer. Whether or not you'll like the Niro is very subjective, I certainly like the two I have/had.
by AlanW55
Sun May 07, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Illogical
Replies: 3
Views: 6911

Re: Illogical

Interesting that Kia has addressed my two main gripes, the autohold and the regen level 2 brake lights, in the new model. I'll chase Kia UK to see if my car's software can be upgraded, but I'm not holding my breath.......
by AlanW55
Fri May 05, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Illogical
Replies: 3
Views: 6911

Illogical

Having owned Niros since 2017, I thought I'd share some thoughts about issues that I consider to be illogical. Otherwise, I think the car is brilliant. I would prefer the Speed Limiter to limit my speed to the set value, and then warn me if that speed is exceeded by a few mph e.g. when going downhil...
by AlanW55
Wed Apr 26, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Niro dead when going to unlock it.
Replies: 3
Views: 6776

Re: Niro dead when going to unlock it.

Are you using the UVO app? If so, does it show the battery as green after a status check?
by AlanW55
Sun Apr 23, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Niro dead when going to unlock it.
Replies: 3
Views: 6776

Re: Niro dead when going to unlock it.

Yes, but only once to date. Same as you, but memory wasn't wiped so perhaps my 12v battery wasn't totally dead. Once I set off driving, the car warned me that the tailgate wasn't fully closed, so I put it down to the interior light being on overnight. Mind you, surprised a little LED light could dra...
by AlanW55
Mon Apr 10, 2023 10:33 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: self parking
Replies: 2
Views: 4677

Re: self parking

What do you think is the difference between "self parking" and "remote parking assist", that has prompted your question?
by AlanW55
Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Dashboard Display
Replies: 3
Views: 9029

Re: Dashboard Display

Is nothing working, radio, sat nav etc?
by AlanW55
Sat Feb 25, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Late 21 HEV
Replies: 5
Views: 6949

Re: Late 21 HEV

I think body colours changed, mine was one of the last silver ones, not aware of anything else.
by AlanW55
Sat Feb 25, 2023 8:06 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello and thanks.
Replies: 2
Views: 3364

Re: Hello and thanks.

Can't help wondering, you do know you're not getting a fully electric car?