The size of the tires is like a normal crossover, while the pattern of the rims recalls white ornaments. There are none in the salon.
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Normunds Avotiņš: “The new Kia eNiro resembles the EV6 with something from the Kia Sportage.”
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Two connected screens, a dual-function climate and audio unit, a round transmission wheel, a steering wheel angle a bit like a van and modern “vegan” seat upholstery – yes, you’ve already seen all of this in the European Car of the Year!
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Normunds Avotiņš: “Well, yes. The electric car is good, but I would like to drive something else. I should press the pedal on one of the hybrids.”
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We wanted to continue the test drive with the cheapest of all – the Niro hybrid. Like the plug in, it comes with a peppy 1.6L turbo engine. The electric motor, however, is twice as weak, so the total power is also not exciting – 141 hp. On the autobahn, however, there is no huge difference, because the maximum speed ceiling of all three Niro is built right after the 160 km mark.
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Normunds Avotiņš: “It remains to decide which Niro suits you. It depends on how big a battery you want. If 1 kWh is enough, go ahead; if more electricity, then 11 kWh, if you go to the maximum, then all 65 kWh. And not a gram of gasoline.”
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The brake recuperation system has become so efficient that there is a real risk of rusting the brake discs because they are not used or are rarely used.
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Normunds Avotiņš: “That’s why Kia invented an interesting system. If you hold the Autohold button for 5 seconds, Brake disc cleaning starts.”
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