2017 KIA Niro

[mettech]

We purchased a new 2017 Niro EX on 2 Jan 2018. After a steady diet of Valvoline 0W-20 on a 10K OCI and 123200 miles with mostly Shell gas, I can report that this car is the most satisfying auto I have ever owned. Never had an issue or any parts replaced. The only thing we replaced are the tires with a new set of Michelin. During the summer months, I average 47MPG. Winter months MPG is around 37-42.

I never thought that a cheap KIA would be my most enjoyable auto in my 65 years, (not my favorite however).

I commute to work daily 160 miles round trip. Hope the car hangs in there for 200K miles. That should be a good number to retire on. lol.

 

[daves87rs]

Sounds like the freeway driving is helping....very cool though!

 

[Barkleymut]

Never heard of a Niro, so I looked them up on carfax's used car sales site. Looks like it has a 1.6L 4 cylinder, does it feel underpowered or is it geared so that it drives OK?

 

[wemay]

We purchased a new 2017 Niro EX on 2 Jan 2018. After a steady diet of Valvoline 0W-20 on a 10K OCI and 123200 miles with mostly Shell gas, I can report that this car is the most satisfying auto I have ever owned. Never had an issue or any parts replaced. The only thing we replaced are the tires with a new set of Michelin. During the summer months, I average 47MPG. Winter months MPG is around 37-42.

I never thought that a cheap KIA would be my most enjoyable auto in my 65 years, (not my favorite however).

I commute to work daily 160 miles round trip. Hope the car hangs in there for 200K miles. That should be a good number to retire on. lol.

That's exactly how we feel after 200K+ miles in our Santa Fe Sport. Never would have thought it would be the most reliable vehicle we've ever owned.

Glad it's worked out so well for you OP.

 

[rob1715]

Seems like a roll of the dice with Kia and Hyundai. This is coming from a 19' Sorento owner. Hopefully ours will last.

 

[wemay]

Never heard of a Niro, so I looked them up on carfax's used car sales site. Looks like it has a 1.6L 4 cylinder, does it feel underpowered or is it geared so that it drives OK?

2017 Kia Niro Tested: The Anti-Prius

Kia's hybrid utility vehicle could be a breakout hit.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[PimTac]

I have a niece who just bought a brand new Niro Hybrid. It’s a pretty decent looking crossover. Fuel economy is great.