Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric hybrid automatic ‘2’
Score: 8 / 10
“Kia’s mainstream hybrid pioneer is not as efficient as a Prius, but it comes at a cheaper price and in a more family-friendly package that will likely appeal to a wider audience.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview (includes e-Niro)
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kia Niro offers three levels of electrification, and arguably it gets better with the more electric input there is. The standard hybrid can’t match the Toyota Prius for smoothness or efficiency, but the plug-in version has a decent all-electric range, while the e-Niro is an EV class leader.”
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Model reviewed: PHEV
Score: 8 / 10
“This car is simple to live with, will be cheap to run if you can plug it in regularly, and is well equipped.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kia Niro is decent to drive, well made and has a stonking seven-year warranty, as well as being loaded with equipment as standard.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Being handsome, practical and appealingly good value, the Kia Niro has made a splash in the growing hybrid market, even if it’s a sufficiently contrived, muddled car to drive to prevent it from vying for class leadership. That said, the long waiting lists prove that for many buyers its many strengths easily outweigh the odd demerit.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6 GDi PHEV
Score: 7 / 10
“Mid-life refresh adds style and technology to Kia’s crossover SUV, while retaining the benefits (and pitfalls) of a plug-in powertrain.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric hybrid automatic
Score: 6 / 10
“The Kia Niro presents as an entirely companionable proposition. Spacious, reasonable to drive and with a cost of ownership worth shouting about, the Niro will find plenty of very happy homes.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric hybrid automatic First Edition
Score: 8 / 10
“For Kia’s first dedicated UK hybrid, the Niro is a brilliant effort. Not only does it retain favourable characteristics of other new Kias, but it strikes a superb balance between comfort and dynamics, which will leave those wanting a conventional car with greater efficiency smiling from ear to ear.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kia Niro is a hybrid SUV that’s not quite as frugal as the Toyota Prius, but is practical, easy to drive and highly affordable.”
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Model reviewed: Plug-in hybrid
Score: 4 / 10
“The Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid is a small family SUV that’s easy to drive. It’ll prove cheap to run, too – but only if you do mainly short journeys and have somewhere to charge it overnight.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 5 / 10
“The Kia Niro is a small, easy-to-drive SUV that’s cheap to run and well-equipped, but alternatives are more exciting to look at and have bigger boots.”
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Model reviewed: Plug-in hybrid ‘3’
“Makes great sense on paper, the hybrid system works well and the Kia Niro PHEV is an attractive – if understated – package let down a little by some interior plastics.”
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Model reviewed: 4
Score: 8.2 / 10
“A fully loaded crossover, the Kia Niro GDi HEV is a good choice if you’re looking for a non-plugin hybrid.”
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Model reviewed: Plug-in hybrid
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kia Niro PHEV is a welcome addition to the growing range of plug-in vehicles available for motorists. It’s very efficient, it’s practical, and it’s reasonably affordable. This may be enough for many people. It isn’t a driver’s car, but that won’t be a concern for lots of car buyers.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric hybrid automatic ‘2’
Score: 7 / 10
“The Kia Niro is ideal for people who want an affordable, efficient, easy-to-drive car, in a practical yet compact package. As a first attempt at a hybrid that has appeal for a certain segment of the motoring population, the Niro is a good effort.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“If space, performance and convenience technology matter more to you than running cost then there are better choices, including Kia’s own Sportage. But the Niro’s ease of use, low running costs and impressive economy make it a great alternative to petrol or diesel-powered crossovers.”
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Model reviewed: Plug-in hybrid
Score: 7 / 10
“The Niro PHEV might appear to be an expensive Kia, but that would be an unfair judgement given the specification on offer and the pricing of some of its key rivals.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“To drive, the Kia Niro definitely favours a relaxed drive rather than a spirited one. There’s largely a smooth and refined transition between electric and petrol power, although on the plug-in hybrid you do seem to get a sudden burst of power when the engine kicks in.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.4 / 10
“Compact SUV with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure-electric power.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“Protects you, protects the planet.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric hybrid automatic ‘1’
Score: 6 / 10
“It takes more than numbers to make a good family car.”
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Model reviewed: Plug-in hybrid
Score: 8 / 10
“As plug-in hybrids go, the Kia Niro PHEV makes a lot of sense. It’s more affordably priced than the majority of its rivals, comes well equipped, and while driving it won’t give you goosebumps, it’s still a smooth and relatively relaxing way of getting around.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Kia Niro is a tempting option for those looking to switch from diesel into a hybrid car. Company car drivers might well be tempted by the plug-in version, but for private buyers the standard model is both cheaper and more pleasant to drive.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“A clever bit of engineering wrapped up in a tedious package.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“While the fully electric Kia e-Niro’s vast electric range is something of an exception and a massive reason to purchase, the rest of the Niro’s package has never been that exciting. So, while the Hybrid and PHEV models are well equipped, they’re not that great to drive and not that practical either.”
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Model reviewed: Plug-in hybrid
“In Plug-In Hybrid guise, the Kia Niro blends many of the benefits of an electric car with those of a conventional petrol-powered car. Running costs are potentially very low and it’s spacious for passengers (if not for luggage). It’s easy to drive and comfortable, and while not excelling in any particular area, it’s a convincing all-rounder and a Best Buy.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“The most unusual thing about the Kia Niro is that it’s a hybrid. In other respects, it feels like a conventional and rather middle-of-the-road SUV. It’s fairly spacious for passengers (although not for luggage), it’s easy to drive and it’s comfortable – but it’s not exceptional in any area.”
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