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It is astonishing to believe that Kia has only sold cars in Great Britain since 1991.
Kia is an affordable, reliable brand with a variety of cars (with a generous seven -year guarantee) and has conquered the automotive industry in the storm.
The sale of almost 1,800 cars in Great Britain in the first year will end in 2018 with a record of 95,000 sales.
Kia was also ahead of the curve when it comes to offering environmentally friendly cars. The 100% Electric Soul has been with us since 2014, followed by the Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) in 2016.
2019 is already available as Hybrid and PHEV. He will start the highly expected pure electrical version of the Kia Niro Compact Crossover – a car that successfully exploits the two biggest trends – zero emissions and SUV styling.
From April 1, 2019, the E-Niro is officially in Great Britain in Great Britain at a price of 32,995 GBP (including the state plug-in scholarship) and is a real player.
Against Nissan Leaf and his Korean cousin, the Hyundai Kona Electric, we had the chance to test the e-niro in his home country.
The e-niro is significant because it offers a battery drive industry at 282 miles that approaches some gasoline cars and larger than many significantly more expensive electric cars.
Driven by a 64 kWh battery and an electric motor of 150 kW (201 hp), which drives the front wheels, it produces 395 Nm torque, so that the e-niro is accelerated from a standstill to 60 km / h in just 7.5 seconds .
Visually, it is similar to a standard niro. In fact, the easiest way to distinguish the electrical version is to give the closed radiator grille design and the redesigned bumper at the front and rear, which help to give the e-niro an even lower resistance coefficient (0.29 cd). As a niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models (both 0.30 CD),
For the sake of simplicity, there is only a generously equipped equipment volume. The highlights include autonomous emergency braking (AEB), Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive speed control, 17-inch alloy wheels, data protection glass for the rear windows and the tailgate, the rear parking sensors and a reversal camera, rain giant, automatic headlights as well as plus rain gap wipers heated and heated Folding door levels.
Inside there is an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 7.0-inch LCD driver instrument that an 8-spokesman, a 320-watt-JBL premium sound system, black leather cushion, an eight path Adjustable driver’s seat as well as heated front seats and steering wheel.
As with all Kia cars, everything is laid out logically and it seems to be well put together. There is also plenty of space in the back for three passengers, while Kia claims that the trunk (451 liters) offers more luggage capacity “than many other plug-in and electric vehicles”.
The driver and passenger sit quite high and with a good visibility of the street.
No traditional gear lever is required, so there is a panel that extends from the base of the central armrest. This also houses buttons for the electronic parking brake, heated seats, heated steering wheel and parking sensors.
Our varied test route led us from the busy streets of the capital, Seoul, the coast and inland to the edge of the demilitated zone (DMZ) in Imjingak, which separates North and South Korea.
The DMZ is a moving symbol of a divided nation and a monument to the Korean War (1950-1953). It is a strong, 4 km wide buffer zone of 250 km long.
No such tensions in the new Kia E-Niro, which feels when the characters pull them away, and of course it whispers softly, except for the well-insulated road and the wind noise.
There are also a lot of grunts at higher speeds, so overtaking is not a problem. For the recording, the maximum speed is 104 miles per hour, although this number is academic because it is about driving an electric car to get out of the maximum economy – no rubber.
There are three drive modes with which you can choose between normal, eco and sport. However, it is the pair of paddles behind the steering wheel, which is more important than anything else.
These enable you to choose the level of energy recreation. The higher the selected level, the more energy the regenerative brakes try to harvest. In other words, the simple act of braking and rolling invites the batteries and offers them additional reach.
After a while they use these paddles more than their brakes when it comes to slowing down, and the car in general wakes up their inner scrooge while trying to squeeze as many miles from their battery as possible.
Your driving style becomes more smooth if you expect corners, hills, intersections, roundabouts and potential dangers more than you would ever do in a conventional car.
In my experience, the 282-mile range of the e-niro is very accessible if they behave. In fact, 300 miles are possible, especially when driving.
Obviously, the e-niro is not a hot hatch, but it works well in everyday driving. It undoubtedly supports that the battery is under the seats between the two axes, which the crossover gives a center of gravity similar to that of a salon or a fluid rear.
The journey is on the firm side to keep the body role in chess, but it is in no way uncomfortable and remains composed by rougher surfaces.
Driving an electric car always revolves around the economy. It is unlikely that it is on your agenda on challenging roads to be just good and easy. In fact, it is a particularly relaxing place to drive at 70 km / h.
The loading connection of the e-niro is located under a flap integrated in the closed radiator grille. It can be charged in just 54 minutes to 80% of the battery life with a 100 kW charger or 75 minutes with a more common 50 kW charger, although a full load at home with a 7.2 kW wall box about 9 hours It takes 50 minutes.
Verdict: The brand new Kia e-niro is affordable, easy to drive, spacious, well equipped, filled with safety functions and has an impressive battery range of 282 miles. Add the generous seven -year guarantee and call from Kia for reliability, and you have a really environmentally friendly daily driver with the appearance of an SUV.
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