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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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Fifty miles per gallon -- for real!

The Kia is a marvel of product design and engineering. I was doubtful that it would get the gas mileage shown on the sticker. I was right -- it exceeds the EPA estimates. Because it is a hybrid, it is not a "driving machine," so getting from zero to 60 takes is a little anemic. What it does, very nicely, is give you feedback on your driving style (economical, normal, and aggressive) and helps train you to drive for efficiency. The electronics are well designed and easy to use. I really like my Kia Niro.

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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EXCELLENT CAR!

2019 KIA TOURING We LOVE this car!! We are in our 60's and absolutely love it! The safety features that are standard are mind blowing and we love the cruise control features along with the Driver Only button..it rides very smooth on the highway and its handling is over the top with he 18 inch wheels with Michelin tires as it takes corners like a dream..the accolades go on and on, seriously..A REAL 6 speed transmission?..its a hybrid, its got to have a CVT right?...NO a real trans...With a SPORT MODE that super powers the car and INSTANT throttle response! The navigation is PERFECT...the Hardon Kardon stereo is over the top and sounds AWESOME! ...seats are PERFECT! ...wish the passenger seat was power but that's ok..LOTS of room for EVERYONE in the car...rear seat room is unreal... We have leased 2 Camry's and we loved them BUT no wheres near the Niro...not even close!..we love the higher seat height also.. Seriously i could go on and on how great this car is but if your on the fence, go get one..you will LOVE it, haa!!

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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Pleasantly surprising!

Owned two Kia Souls previously so the Niro is my third Kia. The Niro Is a great car, and an amazing hybrid. I considered the Toyota Prius but from any angle, it’s just butt ugly. It’s hard to think of the Niro as an “SUV”. Think of it as a large hatchback. On my third tank of gas. First one averaged 55.7mpg and the second was 54.4. If I had to complain about one thing, it would be the lack of blind spot monitoring on the LX. Not even available as an option. My LX has the Tech package with Forward Collision Auto Braking, Lane Departure and Smart Cruise. Why not throw Blind Spot Monitoring in too? All in all though, I would(and have) recommend the Niro.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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Love this car!!

I love that this is a Hybrid you dont't have to plug in. It has a great smooth ride and very little road noise. This is my second Niro (my previous one was the first year they were made, 2017).

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I love it!

I love everything about this car, except maybe that the engine has to be on to get heat. But usually the heated seats and steering wheel do the job effectively. Everything has a purpose and it is very well thought out. It is costing me about .01 cent per km to drive.

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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Love it

Rides great and great gas mileage. It has enough power for me. I just really like the way it drives. The 10 year 100000 mile warranty is 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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Such a cool car!

I am still getting the hang of the high tech functions, but actually it is easy to use... the looks intimidated me, but it isn't difficult... in fact it allows me to let me know what the car is doing...

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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comfortable with great safety features and milage

I love all the proximity alarms, lane changing alarm, side mirror retraction and defrost, great back-up camera and automatic headlights. High enough that I have no trouble getting in and out with replaced hips and bad knee. SO comfortable on back with so many available positions. GREAT gas mileage. It is a dream to drive with plenty of pick-up for a hybrid.

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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Best car I’ve ever owned

I have had this car for right at a month and I LOVE it. I went 10 days without having to put gas in it, which to me is unbelievable. I can’t wait until it get warm outside so I can really see what the gas mileage can get to. I literally have no complaints on this vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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i lease this but i am going to buy its at the end

this car is great its is kia niro hybrid gets 52 mpg in city and 48 0n the road and its only has a 11 gal tank

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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