Kia Niro hybrid driven: better than a Toyota Prius?

Kia came to Seoul two years ago with several reporters to show the car as the predecessor of the concept.
South Korean manufacturers have identified a market segment for hybrid vehicles that sacrifice the fuel economy of the Toyota market --
Not so amazing look ahead of Prius.
\"But this is a station wagon,\" We observed . \"
\"You re-invented a real estate car, which both Americans and Chinese hate.
\"No, no, it\'s not a real estate, it\'s a crossover,\" Kia\'s designer said.
\"Monty Python\'s Dead Parrot sketch comes to mind, but even if you agree with Kia, the Niro concept has at least one legacy --
The parent company of the automobile and Kia agreed that Kia Automobile Company (UK)
The president said, \"they have done a lot of work since we saw the design two years ago.
So they gave it an SUV.
Lite seems to have no ambition at all to overcome the unknown world.
It is based on the same platform and wheelbase as the sister company\'s modern Ioniq, but the body is getting shorter, but higher, while the weight is about 100 kg more.
There\'s more behind.
There are few luggage storage places for seat accommodation.
Here is just a test, but take a closer look at Niro for a few minutes, walk away, brew a beer and see if you can recall a feature.
Bland is not a crime, there are also a lot of forgotten competitors, but since one purpose of Niro is to open a split axis between Kia and modern Marquis, you can\'t help but feel the design and various ideas of Kia\'s studios in California and Korea, which are already a bit far away from the goal.
Five simple ones.
Door hatchback with a start wheel big enough
Spare and total seats in size-
Luggage space (
Including good boot)of 421 litres.
The rear seats are spacious and comfortable, although not particularly luxurious.
The front seats are wide and accommodating, but in the unlikely event that you choose a warm corner, it is basically not supported.
The cottage is a strange mixture of rough plastic plates and unpleasant artificial leather or static electricity
Induce the cloth board in a more basic version.
However, it is well integrated with high-quality human beings.
Machine interface and clear meter.
Good level of equipment with driveway
Keep and Hill
Boot assist, cruise control and speed limit, Bluetooth, DAB radio, USB charging slot and 12-
Volt power outlets for all models.
Grade 2, 22,795 (
This is the best configuration)adds a first-
The connected services of touch screen, reverse camera, satellite navigation and Kia are charged for 7, free of charge for the first seven years.
Wireless mobile charging and JBL stereo system are added to level 3, while the first version of the top model adds automatic emergency braking, blind
Post-intersection detection
Traffic alarm and intelligent cruise control.
There are also Korean features that play some polymorphic tunes when the car starts or stops.
We had the same noise with our LG washing machine.
Below is Kia/Hyundai\'s Xperia BHP using the company, 4-cylinder, 1. 6-
Half liter gasoline engine
Atkinson cycle, sacrifice complete power for efficiency.
The motor and the engine drive a common shaft into six-speed, dual-
According to the driver\'s requirements and the state of the battery, the clutch transmission and the clutch enter and exit.
The motor provides power from the stationary state, increases the power of the gasoline engine, and stores the braking energy in lithium as a chargeion battery.
The top speed is 10 miles per hour, 0-
The acceleration of 62 miles per hour is 11.
The combined fuel consumption of 1sec and EU 16in wheels is 74. 3mpg (we managed 45.
On a cross full of vitalitycountry drive)
A tax is imposed due to carbon dioxide emissions of 88g/km.
Chassis for hybrid design, Plug and Play
And battery electric propulsion, the whole car weighs 1,587 kg at a higher level of decoration
In contrast, Toyota\'s Prius weighs 1,400 kg.
Niro has Macpherson pillar front and multi
Link the rear suspension, which provides a reasonable basis for decent ride and handling.
Two sizes of wheels are provided, 16 in is standard, and 18 in is the upper two decorative levels.
We took the latter first. . .
I wish we didn\'t.
First of all, however, performance, most notably improved, if the moderate power output, it is sparse at a lower speed when overtaking slower traffic, but at 60 mph/when the motor and engine exceed their respective peaks.
If it is a bit sudden at times and considering the marginal power output, the gearbox responds well and lacks steeringwheel paddles (
You have to reach out to the gear bar to change manually)is a shame.
The transmission system was a bit noisy at high rpm, but this was mostly submerged by the roar of the tires.
The brakes are not successful, it roughly combines the battery regeneration with the friction lining, so the brakes are like climbing down the ladder and then giggling on the ground.
When stepping down the pedal for the first time, there is also a clear lack of movement, which is difficult to inspire confidence.
So is the ride and handling.
18 in the rim, Niro is too soft on the long bump and too rough on the smaller bump.
When turning, damping makes the car feel like a ship in a strong wind, even on a flat and flat road, Niro settles in the doctor\'s waiting room like a toddler.
The steering feels like a stick in a bucket of bricks, and when the nose finally gives in to instructions, it has a faltering turn --in.
The noise of the tires was deafening.
Although the chassis has never really been solved, the 16in wheel has brought about a huge change.
Ride better, the car feels smoother in long bumps, and better cope with shorter, sharper bumps.
Even the steering has been improved and feels more natural and loads when you apply for a lock.
There is progress there, if not very precise, and while Honda\'s heart rate variation or Renault cadal is driving better, the Niro on at least smaller diameter wheels is not bad.
This is Kia\'s first special hybrid model;
Its size is somewhere between a hatchback and a sports SUV in Central and Eastern Europe.
While the design fits all the right marketing metrics and the drive system has been moderately improved, it\'s dynamic and those big wheels are a disaster.
Of course, it is mainly designed for the US and South Korea, and you will not be surprised to find that Kia is not expected to sell more than 2,500 vehicles per year in the UK, compared with the total sales of 36,000 vehicles last year.
Niro did not significantly increase fuel despite particle emissions-
More efficient than diesel
Better look, better engine competitors to drive.
And a plug-
This will benefit from ridiculous good tax treatment and a government grant of £ 2,500.
It\'s your money, but I\'m sure you made a harder decision. Kia Niro 1.
6 Hybrid 1, 580cc, 4-
Cylinder gasoline engine with hybrid permanent magnet AC motor and 1. 56kWh lithium-
6-ion polymer batteryspeed dual-
Front clutch gearbox
Wheel drivePRICE/SALEFrom £ 21,295 to £ 26,995/nowPOWER/torqueptrol engine mega BHP @ 5,700 rpm, mega lb ft @ 4,000 rpm electric Mount 43bhp/ft lb, total system output-62mph in 11.
1 secFUEL saves 74. 3mpg/74. 3mpg (
EU cities/integrated-16in wheels). 45.
The measured co2 emissions are 7 mpg/km (on 16in wheels)VED BANDA (
0 in the first year, 140 after)
VERDICTTaller, smaller, heavier, slower, and more thirsty than modern Ioniq, but, as long as you keep the basic specs, acceptable bland and refined (
Except for braking).
However, it is difficult to see the meaning of buying one of them with more taxes --efficient plug-
In the version of wayTELEGRAPH RATINGThree, three of the five stars are from all the latest news, suggestions and comments from Telegraph car to register our weekly by entering your email
Toyota Prius reviewHonda HR-
Kia reviews more Kia reviews©2019 need help from telegram Media Group Co. , Ltd?
Visit our advertising Guide.