2020 Kia E-Niro Review Interior Exterior

2020 Kia E-Niro Review Interior Exterior.

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Inside the Kia e-Niro, the cabin combines a modern design with generous space and technologies that complement its zero-tailpipe emissions powertrain. The interior is differentiated from other Niro models with a range of new features and design elements.

The design of the centre console represents the biggest change for the e-Niro, with the all-electric powertrain not requiring a traditional gear lever and gear linkage. The physical transmission has therefore been replaced with a new 'shift-by-wire' rotator dial drive selector. The drive selector dial sits on its own highly ergonomic panel which extends out from the base of the central armrest. In addition to the rotator dial, this new panel also houses buttons for the electronic parking brake, drive mode select, parking sensors, and the e-Niro's braking 'Auto Hold' function. On grades ‘3’ and ‘4+’, it also incorporates the heated seats and heated steering wheel switches. The new panel requires no bulky transmission tunnel, enabling Kia's designers to create a larger storage area at the base of the centre console.

The dashboard features bright blue trim around the air vents, echoing the trim highlights found on the outside of the car. New high-gloss black and blue trim also lines the doors of the e-Niro, further enhancing the futuristic atmosphere of the cabin.

On grade ‘3’ and ‘4+’ versions, the new 10.25-inch touchscreen HMI (human-machine interface) in the centre of the dashboard offers a series of features specific to Kia's new electric vehicle. It enables owners to locate nearby charging points and monitor the level of remaining charge and range. It also lets owners gauge their trip and lifetime CO2 reduction from driving the e-Niro, compared to a petrol car of a similar size. The HMI lets owners set an approximate departure time for their next journey, enabling the car to heat itself to a set temperature before the driver departs. The charge management function also intelligently manages the flow of electricity to the battery when charging, to help extend the life of the battery.

The 7.0-inch TFT colour instrument cluster shows driving and battery charge information on-the-move. The display also gauges the driving style of whoever is sitting at the wheel, attributing a percentage to the amount of 'economical' driving they manage on each journey. For drivers preferring to enjoy the car's low centre of gravity and instant off-the-line acceleration, the display also shows what percentage of a journey has been completed with 'dynamic' driving.

When the Niro was first launched in 2016, its new platform was engineered to accommodate a variety of advanced powertrains. The introduction of a battery-electric powertrain has had minimal impact on packaging and versatility, meaning the Kia e-Niro offers greater practicality and versatility by design than many other electric and hybrid cars. Its 2,700mm wheelbase ensures all occupants enjoy generous legroom, while space and a sense of roominess is boosted by its crossover design. Its body is 1,805mm wide and 1,570mm tall, ensuring maximum head- and shoulder-room throughout the cabin. At 4,375mm in length, it offers more cargo space – 451 litres (VDA) – than many other plug-in and electric vehicles. The boot features a dedicated storage area beneath its floor, providing space for owners to store the charging cable.

The Kia e-Niro has been designed to merge crossover-inspired design with long-distance, zero tailpipe emissions driving and enjoyable performance. It achieves this with a next-generation electric powertrain, using new production technologies developed specifically for Kia electric vehicles.

The e-Niro is equipped with a choice of two power outputs, both featuring a lithium-ion battery pack. The 39kWh version manages 180 miles on a single charge, producing zero on-road CO2 emissions, while on the WLTP city cycle, it can travel up to 251 miles. The 39kWh battery pack is paired with a 134bhp (100kW) electric motor that produces 395Nm of torque and allows the e-Niro to accelerate to 60mph in a pleasing 9.5 seconds. The high-powered 64kWh edition provides a driving range of more than 282 miles on a single charge, and up to 382 miles when measured on the WLTP city cycle. The long-distance 64kWh battery pack is combined with a 201bhp (150kW) electric motor that packs 395Nm of torque and enabling it to accelerate from 0-to-60mph in just 7.5 seconds. Like the Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid variants, the e-Niro is front-wheel-drive.

#SDADan

[fredbloggs]

Legend has it that everything about the kia e-niro is ‘’prettty

[ryujangli]

Nice design, practical and the quality seems nice as well! I tested the E-Niro too and it's my favorite EV! Nice video, good job!

[mustafamouji]

Super Review Dan 😎 I am going for an E -Niro in January. Great value for money 💰

[pompeyexileuk]

Just ordered my e-Niro 4+ which does have a sun roof and a few other extras. Looked at the iD3 too but still not happy with some of the issues owners have said they are having with the software. Plus, the lack of buttons relying on sliding touch only is not great and quite distracting. So, the e-Niro has great range, great spec, large boot, great storage the boot cover (or parcel shelf as we call it here in the UK) when removed also stores under the boot floor. What's not to like?

[George-W-Jenson]

Hi Dan, great channel an great reviews ... keep on the good work my friend

[Ronin]

Hi Dan. I have loved your work / video and great review on the Kia e-Niro. For me it is the best electric vehicle today, for price / equipment / autonomy and quality. I would like to know what you think and if a comparison with the VW ID would be possible. 3.

[Mailliw]

Just watched this after watching the one for the Kona, another great video! So which one of do you prefer between the Niro and the Kona :)

[krisstewart]

Hi Dan, great review and so much more detailed than others I’ve watched. Just what we need at the present time when we can’t go into showrooms and see for ourselves.
I’ve currently got a VW Golf GTE Advance which I’ve had for 2 years and I’ve loved it, but the time has come for me to go from PHEV to EV and the Kia e-Niro seems to tick all the boxes for me!

[billbono]

Nice video! And, really nice car. I had a chance to do a very short test drive in this car at one the TCS e-mobility days in the Suisse Romande area. Really nice ride and since it was a really hot day it was nice sitting on those ventilated leather seats!! Question: Do you know if Kia offers a "trailer hitch" option for this car?

[thomasbrunke]

It has LED lights in the back and front when you select sunroof 😊

[philippeperez]

What do you prefer to drive Id3 or e Niro?

[pasangsherpa]

is there no sun roof in the 2020 model?

[atariandre]

Are you sure the fog lights are LED ? Because all reviews I’ve seen so far show they are

[domingosantiago]

The front of the car is a lil bit more attractive the rear needs some design work the rear almost ages the car could use a bit more cleaner lines and less clunky rear led lights but the spaciousness is a plus also the roof I would of liked a panoramic roof or at least a sun roof but I get to keep the cost down it’s not a necessity it looks spacious but low to the ground so I’m confused it is marketed as a small suv or a hatchbacks? I do keep hearing positives about this car the long range and spacious features seem to be a major plus I’m tall so I wonder if it feels low to the ground or if it feels like your sitting high like suv I do like that it had bright headlights and fog lights especially since the weather is so dramatic fog lights are a must for visibility this car definitely kicks butt against Nissan Leaf and Hyundai ev and is attractive to people trying to go from hybrid to full electric because the price and spacious interior seems positive if I had to choose between this or Hyundai ev or Nissan Leaf or Chevy bolt this wins hands down the only other consideration is Tesla model 3 and y but the y is still so expensive,

[ThijsVerm]

I stopped watching.
Because you are saying "i like that" after every sentence.
So 100x was the limit for me.