Kia Niro Hybrid

6 months driving the Niro EX and it's the best value for money CUV (compact utility vehicle) in it's class. I have a 2 year old and occasionally seat 4 pax. IMO hybrids are the way to go until Ah gong figures out how to price EVs properly and upgrade infrastructure. You can also easily drive across the causeway without range anxiety (SG to KL round trip in 1 tank!) Don't throw your money away on petrol variants when they keep raising prices..! What I like: + FC of 24-26km/l (I have squeezed 30km/l, it is possible). Full tank 950-1000km, drive at 70-80km/h + slightly raised but not too high, so it doesn't bounce too much like other SUVs + spacious interior and ample boot + super solid doors that open real wide to fit your car seats + at 103k it is crazy value for a reliable hybrid. 10 yr warranty, insane FC which pays for itself + fuss free experience with Kia sales folks What I don't like: - Seats can be a bit grabby - no keyless entry, no start stop - no electric seats (but do you really adjust your seat that much?) - SX is a full 17k more (back then).. All for LED headlights, keyless entry, roof rails, ventilated seats, wireless charging.. What?!... Read More

My wife and I were looking for a car and we had two main criteria: 1) I wanted a hybrid (possible better resale value in the future with the direction Singapore is going), and 2) wife wanted an SUV (preference in looks/easier to drive). The two criteria meant that our two main contenders came down to the kicks and the niro. What swung us towards the niro were: 1. Superior build quality (satisfying thump when you close the door VS the light plasticky feel of Nissan's doors) 2. Greater perceived reliability from many car reliability rankings (for Kia in general) 3. Larger rear space (important for the kids) 4. Rear AC (also for the kids) 5. More luxurious interior- looks much more refined as opposed to the kicks cheaper looking interior 6. Better FC 7. Proper rear view camera 8. Looks- we'd set eyes on the niro a year ago and really liked it What we preferred for the Kicks: 1. The drive 2. More safety features With all these factors in mind, we decided to go for the niro as we felt it had more going for it :) I've also just done my first servicing with KIA- good and quick service, no complaints!... Read More