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2018 Kia Niro consumer reviews

$23,340 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Niro Kia
(141 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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So far I am very happy with my 2018 Niro Touring

I am very pleased with the car fuel economy has been 53mpg so far that is with fairly careful driving not over 65mph and about equal city and highway driving. It has all the bells and whistles I could hope for including blind spot monitoring, lane keeping assist, android auto, leather seats, adaptive cruise control, high quality backup camera, power /memory seats and mirrors, power folding exterior mirrors, 35 foot excellent turning radius, good handling and well over 500 miles between fill ups. Only thing missing is built in garage door opener. I am very happy with this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best MPG for its size

My car was certified and received the 10 year 100k mile warranty. It gets 51.9 MPG. It gets better MPG than a Prius, super quiet and drives smooth.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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WAS GREAT ON FUEL EFFICIENCY! WHAT HAPPENED?

This is our second Kia. The last one was 11 years old. The Niro is our first Hybrid. I bought it for all the new safety features and the fuel efficiency. I've had the car for 6 months and was getting around 52mpg. Great! I haven't changed my driving style or driving habits but now I'm only getting approximately 27mpg. What the heck? I have just 3400 miles on the car and I am the only driver. Time for the first oil change and some answers to my fuel economy questions.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Rented this car for a day

This Kia even for the base model FE was really bad because the seats were very uncomforble and hard and not even a power driver seat. There is not any power AT ALL and the touch screen was not reponding well and not other USB to charge your phone only one to play music and Apple car play was even in the base model FE

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great little car.

Purchased 1 step up from base. Still well equipped. Start/stop is near seamless. Great mileage so far. 40 heavy highway. Got 53 on a mountain trip.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my car!

This car is great, plenty of room for my family of 4. We are tall people and are all comfortable. Plus the gas mileage is amazing!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Fuel Mileage

I wanted a car with more room to haul if needed, and I wanted to get better fuel mileage for the environment and for the pocketbook. This car has been a pleasure to own so far. There is an adjustment from the feel of driving a fuel only car to a hybrid, but I am happy with my choice.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good Hybrid

I wanted a Hybrid = looked & evaluated all the options - very satisfied with the car - the look, function & reliability - would recommend it to all.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I couldn't be happier with my 2017 Kia niro!

I bought my Kia Niro in December of 2017. It has performed as advertised at 50 miles plus per gallon. Our first trip was to Austin Texas from Phoenix on Christmas Day. It was a 12 hour trip and we were all pretty comfortable. We only stopped twice for gas . My husband takes it to work about 15 miles down the highway and typically get 53 mpg. The only thing I feel is lacking is the trunk space. I think it's because they gave the space up to make more room in the back seat. My son who is 6ft 3 is quite comfortable . This is my 3rd Kia and I am a very satisfied customer. My 2007 Kia Rondo is still running great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great on gas milage and very comfortable

Replaced my Prius with this car and really like it. Nice car and great price. Love all the features on it. Great gas mileage and very comfortable

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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