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2019 Kia Niro consumer reviews

$23,490 starting MSRP
side view of 2019 Niro Kia
(64 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.7
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Everything I want in a vehicle.

It has changed what I want in a vehicle for the future. I already know my next vehicle will be the same vehicle. I love my sports car, but I'll never buy another one again unless I win the lottery. Kia would sell more to my friends if a taller person could sit a little more 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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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OK car. Would not recommend.

Good gas mileage but that’s it. Interior is cheap. Outside looks nice. It has no power unless you use sports mode. It has decent room inside for a car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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By far the best car I've ever owned.

There's not a day that I drive our niro that I don't think what a remarkable car this is. My wife wanted all of the options so that's what we got. I didn't want the 18 inch wheels on Michelin tires but that's been changed to 16 inch wheels now . That alone made the car ride way better and gas mileage improved by about 7 % . Oh yeah We live in Winnipeg where we see most years from - 35 c at the coldest to + 35 c in summer and absolutely no issues. So the car in my opinion is awesome.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My 1st hybrid to own & so impressed!

I like the gas mileage I get & enjoy that it’s like half car half SUV. Not too big but a little higher off the ground. I love not having to hook up for energy!!!

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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Feel like an idiot

Purchased touring trim, then the next week as I'm learning how everything works, I find out it doesn't have half of the features I thought it did. No front collision auto braking. It's never gotten the mpg expected. Sometimes you try to floor it and nothing happens. It's fine on perfectly smooth streets but deafening on the interstate. Less than 1200 miles and it has road rash, rattles, and scratches on plastic. You can hear texts sent but it won't let you reply verbally until the car is in park. What is the good in that? Of course now it's worth a fraction paid and Ill have to drive it forever.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Getting 56mpg!

I especially like the great gas mileage for this crossover (56mpg)- much better than the "hybrid" Lexus RX450H (26mpg) that I traded in for the Kia . Great styling and room enough to transport fairly sizable items

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Car I have Ever Purchased

I absolutely LOVE this car! It is very comfortable, perfect for what I do, and I love the gas mileage. I drove nearly 300 miles for a trip, and there was still half a tank of gas left. Now that is what I called good fuel economy!

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 is the gas mileage

Great just a few things I’d change. A plug in for phone, etc. in the back seat area and blinker/close to another vehicle on the side mirrors. Also the rear door should open when you push the button on key.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most cost effective

I love the car because it is a hybrid so I don’t have to fill up the gas as often. It drives very smooth and very quiet. It is very efficient and looks very nice both exterior and interior.

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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reliable for a travel nurse!

Comfort is great for a 6 foot, 2xl male! Car handles very well with tons of safety features. On top of it all the gas mileage is 50-60 miles per gallon without compromising performance!

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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