New to Niro 4 Hybrid
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:44 am
I have now had my Niro 4 for month or so and I have to say, what a joy it is to drive!
Having traded in a more powerful Diesel automatic I was a little concerned but this has proved unfounded as I get use to driving it in a different way. The salesman told me this would be a real learning curve in order to get the best out of the Hybrid system and this is definitely the case. I have always looked for good economy and the secret here is to avoid rapid acceleration, use the cruise control, and let the vehicle slow down gently which prompts the 'regen'. system to work better .
I have to say it is very satisfying to see the MPG creep up significantly in urban traffic and am regularly seeing figures in the high 60's to low 70's and have seen figures in the 70's on longer runs using cruise control and keeping the speed down to about 65 mph.
As for the car itself, well, excellent quality and drive ability, great all round vision, refined on the move and brilliant gearbox. I did get chance to try a Toyota HRV hybrid before going for the Niro, but it seemed to me the rear of the car was too small and it seemed somewhat noisier with the CVT gearbox although the ride seemed about the same.
Obviously the 7 year warranty makes a huge difference and apart from a small occasional rattle from the rear door area which I haven't cured yet I am well pleased. (I see someone else also mentioned a rattle from the rear anyone found a cure yet?)
Great car well recommended.
Having traded in a more powerful Diesel automatic I was a little concerned but this has proved unfounded as I get use to driving it in a different way. The salesman told me this would be a real learning curve in order to get the best out of the Hybrid system and this is definitely the case. I have always looked for good economy and the secret here is to avoid rapid acceleration, use the cruise control, and let the vehicle slow down gently which prompts the 'regen'. system to work better .
I have to say it is very satisfying to see the MPG creep up significantly in urban traffic and am regularly seeing figures in the high 60's to low 70's and have seen figures in the 70's on longer runs using cruise control and keeping the speed down to about 65 mph.
As for the car itself, well, excellent quality and drive ability, great all round vision, refined on the move and brilliant gearbox. I did get chance to try a Toyota HRV hybrid before going for the Niro, but it seemed to me the rear of the car was too small and it seemed somewhat noisier with the CVT gearbox although the ride seemed about the same.
Obviously the 7 year warranty makes a huge difference and apart from a small occasional rattle from the rear door area which I haven't cured yet I am well pleased. (I see someone else also mentioned a rattle from the rear anyone found a cure yet?)
Great car well recommended.