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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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Invredibly good gas mileage!

The pick up is weak, but comfort and technology and 56 miles per gallon makes up for it. Almost like a full size SUV. Styling is much better than a Prius.

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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Best car that I ever owned, and I had many.

This car is not only comfortable and easy to get into and the gas mileage is out of this world. Currently getting over 50 mpg in city. Sales and Service the best ever, no high pressure from sales and service is outstanding.

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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Great first hybrid

The Niro is a comfortable ride with easy to use dashboard features. The seats are comfortable, leg room is decent for rear passengers, trunk space is excellent. Only issue is paint seems to scratch easy and shows bright white on the cerulean blue.

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

This car has gotten better gas milage than it was rated at -- even though I do a lot of highway driving. It's comfortable and the features are absolutely great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most fuel efficient and stylish car I've ever had

This car is a pleasant surprise. It's peppy and I got 500 miles on ten gallons of gas at the first fill-up. I've enjoyed using the smart cruise, lane assist and blind spot warning as they are great safety features. I also like the Apple Car Play and plenty of USB ports. It has plenty of space for a small vehicle. Truly a great ride!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Most Fuel Efficient, Enjoyable Car On the Market

The Niro delivers when it comes to fuel efficiency. The added treat however the pickup. It handles like a sports car, takes turns like a Porsche. The Niro is as attractive and stylish as it is fun to drive. The Niro brought back the road trip with fun. The interior comfort is great. The only draw backs are the lack of interior comforts such as truck space, cargo covers which are now no longer standard. I miss the benefits of the Sorento but the fuel efficiency balances out. The Niro is definitely a worth while purchase.

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

It's fast, sporty, the next level of fuel efficiency and fun to drive. It has great pickup in the mountains and it truly delivered. I like the interior features and find it very comfortable. Too bad lumbar support is not standard in all their cars.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great mileage

We recently purchased this car and are happy with it. The mileage is 48-51 mpg. We were hoping to get a Kia plug-in hybrid, but we found them impossible to get in North Carolina. Will have to move to the west coast! The Niro (EX Premium) has most everything we were looking for otherwise. Seats could be a little more comfortable. The acceleration isn't great, but I'm happy to get the decent mpg in return.

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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Most economical car ever

It has so many great safety features and such great gas mileage. Love that the seats are not only heated but cooling! In TX that's a huge bonus.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Doesn?t drive like a hybrid

I live in a city so don?t really need an off-road vehicle. I park off a lane way which doesn?t get cleared in the winter so I need ground clearance for the snow. I wanted a hybrid for the fuel efficiency, and an averaging 5.6 L/100km. The cab is nice and roomy, the 6 speed transmission is smooth and way more responsive than a CVT. In sport mode it really jumps and it corners like it?s on rails. It feels tight. Got the touring model with all the bells and whistles, it?s very comfortable, superbly equipped and for the price, amazing. JD Power award for best initial build, the engineering is solid. Looks pretty clean too.

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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