Kia Niro EV

To be honest, I got the green and it very rarely it actually looks green. I ended up really liking it.

It will make a change I suppose and will be a talking point along with the car-good or bad. Since 1999 he has had Silver/Silver/Silver/Black/Silver/Plantnim/Platnium/White and now green.

For those who live close to or use the Irish motorway network, does HDA appear on the HUD when driving ??? I saw it on Nobby on cars video review of the Niro and thought to myself right away, I haven't seen that feature yet 🤣.

Yes it does when you've turned on driver assistance on the steering wheel. The first press after starting the car will engage the smart cruise control at the current speed. The HUD (not on the K3 I believe, it's on K4's only - I have the PHEV K4) will display lane keep assist and lane follow assist along with sat nav directions if a route has been set and current speed, speed limit and smart cruise control set speed are displayed. it's very good, I use it a lot.

To use Google Maps, as far as an Android phone is concerned, it's just a question of connecting the phone through a USB cable to the front USB socket and then tap Android Auto on the car menu. After the setup, Google Maps will be available to you on the screen any time you plug in your phone.

Anyone have an up to date expected delivery time period?

I missed the boat I’m told for 222 was still trying to sell my current car, was back onto my local Kia Dealer (East Leinster) and best they could say was they’d know how many vehicles their getting in Oct/Nov with delivery due in Jan.

For anybody who has received/ordered a Niro on PCP I was in with a dealer yesterday and they applied the grant as deposit rather than knocking it off the overall price. Is this your experience? I've always seen it as a discount on price which allows me to add more money on as a deposit to get a lower monthly repayment.

While they are not actually over charging me if definitely feels like it. Instead of being able to put down €13k deposit on a €45k car I can put down €10k on a €50k car

Well wear. What colour did you get?

Finally got mine today...Really pleased with it. The power is amazing. The HUD is a nice touch and considering I have three teenagers who like to try to take the hinges off the boot every time they take out their schoolbags, the electric tailgate is a nice addition. One thing though. I'm coming from the PHEV and I think the amount of storage space up front is really small. The center console is tiny compared to the PHEV and door storage seems very small too. Also, the sunglasses spot being gone is also a bit of a pain. I suppose it'll stop me storing sh%$e that I don't need. It's going to be a good week messing about with the settings!!

Yeah, that's what my Google-Fu is saying as well. Seems a shame, but perhaps there is some reason for it.

The car can definitely detect when the key is near because the wing mirrors automatically extend as you walk towards the car. Thought that was a nice little feature. Also I saw an option somewhere in the settings that you can have the boot auto open if you approach it. Haven't tried that one or yet though.

Anyone waiting, Kia Ireland conference in Mid October so we should know more soon.

anyone replace their tyres recently and recommend a good brand?

always found the factory fitted tyres to be a bit harsh sounding with some of the noise coming through to the cabin

In what way do you mean?

HDA appears highlighted in green on the HUD when you’re on a motorway. HDA NAV also appears if you’re using the inbuilt nav.

It also shows blind spot detection on the HUD.

You can use voice control to open it aswell but you have to call it a trunk 🤦‍♂️

If you have the feature turned on you can stand at the boot and after a few beeps it will open.

I also miss front seat storage options and the pockets on the seat backs aren’t that good either.

Surely used tyres are a false economy ???