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Discussion in 'Kia Niro' started by Lektrons, Apr 22, 2019.

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  1. Apr 22, 2019 #1
    Lektrons

    Lektrons Active Member

    Just wanted to make a thread where you can ask any question you may have about this vehicle coming from an owner.
     

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  2. Apr 22, 2019 #2
    Axle

    Axle New Member

    Where are you located?
     
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  3. Apr 23, 2019 #3
    Lektrons

    Lektrons Active Member

    Canada
     
  4. Apr 23, 2019 #4
    Axle

    Axle New Member

    I'd like to know how easy it is to drive smoothly for a passenger when using levels of regen? I picture a situation where, say on regen 2, you decelerate then find you need to switch to the brake pedal because you are not slowing down quickly enough. Does that make the ride herky jerky?
     
  5. Apr 23, 2019 #5
    brulaz

    brulaz Active Member

    Ontario Canada
    Lektron, what trim level is your Niro? And what was the price?
    I can't find any info on the Kia Canada web site, or any brochures, about what will be offered here.
    Presumably the low-end trim will be just below C$45K to qualify for the fed rebate, but no idea what that includes, or if it will ever be available.
     

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  6. Apr 24, 2019 #6
    Lektrons

    Lektrons Active Member

    I previously had a 2016 Kia Sorento turbo and if I came to a stop sign and went again, there was a delay before accelerating again, I got used to it but hated it. The Niro EV is not herky-jerky at all and when you drive in ECO mode, it is a nice feeling to have the vehicle slowing by regen especially when you need to slow down because of traffic and red lights.
     
  7. Apr 24, 2019 #7
    Lektrons

    Lektrons Active Member

    Currently, only the top level trim is available (Ultimate)and the price was $55,895 before any rebates. Don't expect a low-end trim for the Niro EV for quite some time. The Soul EV will be slightly less but I felt this was an overall better vehicle. I considered they will have a 248 KMS Soul EV at a lower price but felt the range was too short for me, it may be good for you. Just remember lower trims will have less range I believe. For the budget, Kona EV may be better but I don't like the look and feel of the vehicle. Starting May 1st you can get the $5k fed rebate and 5k prov rebate in BC.
     
  8. Apr 25, 2019 #8
    brulaz

    brulaz Active Member

    Ontario Canada
    Thanks for the info.
    I believe that's true for the Nissan Leaf (or is it the reverse?), but this is the first I've heard of it for the Niro (or Kona or Bolt).

    I think you're right though about lower trim availability.
    The Koreans will drag their feet as long as they can.

    At C$56K, I think I'd rather have a Tesla 3 Std+. I don't mind a sedan.
    But unfortunately they're not eligible for the Fed's $5K rebate.
    That's unfair really.
    I don't think the rebate should be available unless under C$45K models are actually available.
     
  9. Apr 25, 2019 #9
    pmmrkm

    pmmrkm New Member

    Does Kia ex trim has heated seats in USA?

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  10. Apr 25, 2019 #10
    Domenick

    Domenick Administrator

    2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
    According to the online helper on the Kia website, the EX trim will have heated seats.

    Also, interesting to note that the website doesn't show the Niro EV as available for sale yet, despite the fact that some sales have occurred.
     
  11. Apr 25, 2019 #11
    pmmrkm

    pmmrkm New Member

    All these window sticker does not say if it has heated seats. Only top trim shows heated seats. Confusing.

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  12. Apr 25, 2019 #12
    TandM

    TandM Active Member

    I am holding the Kia Media Features and Options guide and it doesn't show the heated seats on the EX (just the upper trim)
    https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/print/features/2019/121
     
  13. Apr 25, 2019 #13
    pmmrkm

    pmmrkm New Member

    Thank you. That sucks.

    Will have to decide between leaf plus or Hyundai Kona limited trim.

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  14. Apr 26, 2019 #14
    Domenick

    Domenick Administrator

    2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
    Yeah. I looked it up on the media site and the EX does not get heated seats. They only come standard in EX Premium. Sorry about the bad info earlier.
    (..and I've now learned a lesson about relying on the website customer service peeps for reliable answers)
     
  15. Apr 29, 2019 #15
    Lektrons

    Lektrons Active Member

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  16. Apr 29, 2019 #16
    Axle

    Axle New Member

    Looks like you have the memory seats though. Not on us spec vehicles i dont think. Wonder if i will be able to upgrade?
     
  17. Apr 29, 2019 #17
    Axle

    Axle New Member

    By upgrade i meant add it on later
     
  18. Apr 29, 2019 #18
    Lektrons

    Lektrons Active Member

    You don't have it on the top model? It's a nice feature and includes mirrors, also the mirrors tilt in reverse, that was a nice surprise.
     
  19. Apr 30, 2019 #19
    TandM

    TandM Active Member

    We couldn't find it listed. Some of the seat features are deleted (removed and money reapplied to the vehicle price) on the US version.
     
  20. Apr 30, 2019 #20
    RDA

    RDA Member

    Memory seats are not available in the USA. The only deletion on some of the models is $200.00 for deleting homelink and ventilated seats. Memory seats would have been nice though. I just bought a silver EX Premium (no deletions) at King Kia in MD. This being my first EV, now I just have to figure out how it works!!!!
     
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