Kia Niro UK Forums

Hi Guys,

I have been a Kia owner since 2010 and have had 2 Sorento's. Now my wife and I are retired, we are looking for our replacement car, the Niro seems to have taken our fancy. We currently have a Sorento KX-4 which is has all of the bell. whistles and twiddly bit, I expect we will go for the Niro First Edition or 4 as it is called now.
I could be asking a few question along the way, so please bare with me.
David

Hello David
Welcome. As you know the only stupid question is the one you need to ask but don't ask. (I'm not saying I wouldn't give a sensible question a stupid answer!)

My wife and I are retired and really don't need two cars. We have one electric and one petrol. We are considering a Niro HEV and a Niro PHEV. Because our annual local short journey (well under 30 mile) electric mileage is 3 to 4 times our annual long distance petrol mileage a PHEV makes sense financially, and we prefer the driving characteristics of an electric car. The Niro PHEV is also cheaper than a long range electric car. That said the Niro HEV comes close to the all electric driving experience in respect of pulling away from a stand, but somewhat less zippy.

My only doubt is the unknown (to me) quality of KIA after sales service.

Of course your circumstances may be totally different.
Best wishes
Fred