Kia Niro 2 (SG2)
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Product Overview
Kia Niro Mk2 (chassis code SG2) is a compact crossover in production from 2021. Interestingly, it is available as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery-electric vehicle. The first two share a small 1.6L I4 engine.
Marketed as an "SUV", the Niro is more appropriately described as a crossover, or perhaps a slightly taller hatchback. It has good exterior styling and interior appointments, though this segment is purchased by people who prefer economy over ideology. A good-old diesel might have made Kia more sales instead.
Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the Kia Niro II is hardly the "offroader" that Kia would like you to think.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 18%
Pros
- Good exterior styling
Cons
- Miserably low engine output
- Only available with tiny engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
What external reviewers found
External score 66%
Pros
- Good handling
- Excellent range
- Comfortable ride
- Decent fuel economy
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Lack of standard equipment
- Lack of range
- Lacklustre infotainment
- Not the most exciting EV
- No wireless phone charging
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External Reviews
autocar[1]
Reviewer score 52% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Kia e-Niro 2 is now the only model to qualify for the government's £2500 plug-in grant. It costs £30,345, compared to £37,100 for the 3 and £39,395 for the 4+. Power drops from 201bhp to a more sedate-sounding 132bhp. torque remains the same, at 291lb ft, which is a healthy figure almost equal to what you will find in the new Volkswagen Golf R.
Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Comfortable ride
- Good handling
Cons
- No wireless phone charging
- Lacklustre infotainment
autoexpress[2]
Reviewer score 77% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Kia Niro is a small family SUV that’s always been all about electrification. Kia offers two battery options for the e-Niro, each powering a single electric motor. The entry-level 39kWh version produces 134bhp, with a range of 180 miles. The 64kWh variant delivers 201bhp and manages to return a claimed range of 282 miles from a single charge.
Pros
- Excellent range
- Decent fuel economy
Cons
- Lack of standard equipment
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