Kia's Niro Plug-in Hybrid Makes More Sense Than Most EVs | 2023 Niro PHEV Review

Auto Buyers Guide | Alex on Autos January 11, 2023
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Join Alex, Nick and Travis for in-depth looks at the latest cars, trucks, SUVs, and EVs on the market. In every video we cover all the things you should know if you're shopping for a new vehicle. From what it looks like to what you get on each trim, how much they will cost you and how they compare to the competition. Unlike other channels we don't waste time on antics, track day diaries, or sweeping vistas with loud music. Instead, we cover the nitty-gritty detail the other channels leave out! Back in 2006, Alex was car shopping and decided he didn't like any of the online resources he found. Nobody was showing in detail what the interior looked like, nobody was giving direct comparisons to the segment best sellers, so he decided to do something about it and start Alex On Autos. In 2023 to reflect the other folks here that make our weekly production happen, Alex On Autos became Auto Buyers Guide.

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Although Kia's Niro is more expensive with a plug than without, the plug in hybrid is significantly less expensive than the Niro EV and has almost no compromises. Range anxiety? Doesn't exist. Performance? It's zippier than the regular hybrid. Battery life? Likely better than the EV because of how the battery is used. Charge times? Who cares, you have a gas tank. On my daily commute the Niro would use a little gas, but so little that one 13 gallon tank would last 2500 miles and a year's worth of commuting would be about 90 gallons. Join this channel to get access to perks: The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The Mountain Garden: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMountainGarden Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com Follow us on Facebook: http://fb.me/theautobuyersguide/ 0:00 Introduction 0:51 Politics 4:13 Front End Styling 7:03 Ground Clearance & Wheels 7:34 Rear End Styling 8:14 Driver Assistance 8:47 Powertrain 11:51 Charging 12:53 Front Seat Comfort 13:35 Rear Seat Comfort 15:12 Cargo 15:51 Driving Impressions 23:35 Pricing 24:48 Final Thoughts 25:33 Closing

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