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Kia Niro: Final Thoughts with Sandy & Cory 

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@keeplaughing
@keeplaughing 3 года назад
I own this car. LOVE IT. I consider it a well kept secret. Awesome pick-up entering the highway. Great highway range about 250, in town range almost 290, in a warm climate. Unheard of at this price point. We picked up our daughter, son in law and grandson at the airport and drove them and their luggage home, a distance of 100+ miles, comfortably. This is an awesome small SUV and a great way to enter the EV world.
@harriettanthony7352
@harriettanthony7352 Год назад
Hey Ho! I agree with this Post and its thoughts. I have a 2019 NIRO, an upgrade from my 2021 IONIQ BEV. And in the matter of parts and service KIA is the clear winner, ditto in price
@timyarrow8844
@timyarrow8844 3 года назад
The Mark F. finale was excellent. I wish Arcimoto nothing but the best!
@simoc24
@simoc24 3 года назад
My portfolio appreciate your best wishes 😉
@MichaelBrown-kk6ck
@MichaelBrown-kk6ck 3 года назад
Alas they’re available only in a very limited area. Was looking at buying a Can-Am Spyder RT Limited and wishing they had an EV trike when I ran across Arcimoto. Pretty cool but not the touring trike the Spyder is.
@bimmergeezer
@bimmergeezer 3 года назад
I laughed my ass off with the Arcimoto song, great presentation. I value having the two opinions of Sandy and Cory. This channel is the absolute best on RU-vid. Good luck on your hiring new engineers Sandy and Cory.
@MunroLive
@MunroLive 3 года назад
Thanks for the kind words!
@Monkeyheadtpc
@Monkeyheadtpc 3 года назад
and the banter :)
@jiminauburn5073
@jiminauburn5073 3 года назад
This is basically a car for people that want an electric car that handles like an ICE vehicle, but is electric. Someone that does not want a touchscreen to control their car. Lots of people out there where this would be a perfect vehicle for them.
@jimmurphy5355
@jimmurphy5355 3 года назад
Sandy, I’m almost as old as you are and I find using the backup camera on my Tesla much more accurate and easy than turning my head around. That was not true at first. But after a few months of owning the car it clicked, and now I am much more confident backing up using the camera than I ever was without it.
@michaelsmith2723
@michaelsmith2723 3 года назад
3 cervical fusions so yeah, the rear camera is a Musk.
@ronaldlenz5745
@ronaldlenz5745 3 года назад
I’m 74. The back up and side cameras, along with the proximity sensors are winners on our Model S.
@jalindell
@jalindell 2 месяца назад
Owning this car and another car that has a better camera, there is something weird about the display, first it is low resolution, and gets dirty fast, making it hard to see. There's also some weirdness about the lines, they are not accurate, when I think I am 1-2" away from the curb I'm actually 3-4" The distance to the car behind is also deceptive. I don't have this issue with my other car but it also has a newer HD camera, and also has a top down camera from all the camera data joined on one screen, which is fantastic, and all cars should have that.
@Ethan7s
@Ethan7s 3 года назад
Munro: we are not beholden to Kia. Ok, we’ll see about that. Sandy: this is a 90s car. Daaaaamn, you didn’t have to prove it like that.
@eriksten4634
@eriksten4634 3 года назад
😂😂
@dinoscheidt
@dinoscheidt 3 года назад
Yeah…. like there wasn’t an understanding they would review the new model in two month celebrating all the improvements. Let‘s not forget this is a business too. And that’s fine. But we are not dealing with stupid business men here - and that’s fine. Beating the prior release shortly before a new release is a classic apple move and standard sales practice. So - stay smart and don‘t fall into black and white thinking.
@rogerstarkey5390
@rogerstarkey5390 3 года назад
Very competent "90's car" with excellent EV range.
@tocreatee5736
@tocreatee5736 3 года назад
Cory 😲😲😲😲😲😅😅
@jamesvandamme7786
@jamesvandamme7786 3 года назад
@@rogerstarkey5390 Wait til he gets an Ioniq
@joekr9424
@joekr9424 3 года назад
"that's not our market anymore" This is why Sandy is an absolute beast, he maybe old but he does think like a young man!!!
@brokkmann
@brokkmann 3 года назад
And he's totally right lol welcome to sci-fi in real life haha it's a new age
@fffwe3876
@fffwe3876 3 года назад
model Y $47,000 KIA $44,000
@jamesvandamme7786
@jamesvandamme7786 3 года назад
@@fffwe3876 Which one is easier/cheaper to repair and service?
@fffwe3876
@fffwe3876 3 года назад
@@jamesvandamme7786 neither
@simoc24
@simoc24 3 года назад
@@fffwe3876 but you can still get $7500 off of Kia I think, unlike Tesla 🤔 the main reason it is selling
@dannyames5089
@dannyames5089 3 года назад
Our audience is Clapping & Cheering loudly at the Musicians, what a nice Trio and a treat. Thank you all.
@Dakiraun
@Dakiraun 3 года назад
The Niro-EV is sort of a transitional EV; basically Hyundai/Kia getting their corporate toes wet in the EV world. They started building the Niro in 2016, sold as a 2017 model. It was hybrid to start with, and then eventually did full EV. To me, it seems like a test of the water before they really wanted to go full/proper, purpose-build EV. I think that's a sort of play-it-safe approach. I can't wait to see what's changed in their proper, purpose-build EV when you guys get a chance to review it!
@patreekotime4578
@patreekotime4578 3 года назад
And yet somehow they built a car that blew everyone else out of the water in terms of efficiency, range, and price at launch. And reviewers across the board LOVED it. The EV6 and Ionic 5 should really be amazing.
@jaspervermaas
@jaspervermaas 3 года назад
From a marketing standpoint this is smart the name they used for there "EV testcar" could be tainted if they messed it up! Now they have tested the market and they branded it with a new name! Super smart move!
@Dakiraun
@Dakiraun 3 года назад
@@patreekotime4578 Yeah, I think they made a very wise choice to do it this way to test the waters. Would have been very easy to transition it back to an ICE build if it had flunked, but it's success and positive reviews told them it was the right direction. I think their choice of making it very "familiar" too in terms of how things worked made for an easier transition as well.
@Dakiraun
@Dakiraun 3 года назад
@@jaspervermaas Yeah, someone in the marketing department deserves a raise!
@seb.
@seb. 3 года назад
I can't believe neither Cory or Sandy did a quick research to see how old this car/design was... Ioniq and Niro were produced since 2016 indeed.
@borisdemelo
@borisdemelo 3 года назад
The back up camera is just for checking if someone’s like a child or animal is behind you. It’s completely correct to be turning your head around when parking and then using the camera for the last couple of inches to make sure you’re not hitting a bollard or lamp post.
@xthegrim
@xthegrim 3 года назад
Munro is on the short list of places I'd actually like to work.
@MunroLive
@MunroLive 3 года назад
Send your resume in!
@TheJoeSwanon
@TheJoeSwanon 3 года назад
You probably need some serious qualifications
@Dave5843-d9m
@Dave5843-d9m 3 года назад
You need a serious ability to see beyond the obvious “this is how it’s done” is adequate anywhere else but these attitudes won’t cut the ice with Cory and Sandy.
@greynolds17
@greynolds17 3 года назад
too bad I don't live in Michigan...or have 10 years of engineering experience
@10melvis
@10melvis 3 года назад
Make sure to leave out your MBA lol
@okharren
@okharren 3 года назад
what's important to typical Kia buyer? Styling, tech and human interface, all 3 of which Kia does well. they are fine with 90's engineering
@gregbailey45
@gregbailey45 3 года назад
If that's what you're happy with... Sounds like you are.
@jamesvandamme7786
@jamesvandamme7786 3 года назад
Also efficiency, and a decent dealer.
@JSmithDad
@JSmithDad 3 года назад
4-4.5 miles per kW is good engineering. Actual range is 260-280 miles a full charge.
@JohnEAvenson
@JohnEAvenson 3 года назад
My eyes got tears of happiness to see your customer's huge appreciation for going through the effort to write that song. Whaoo!
@davidconnolly292
@davidconnolly292 3 года назад
Love the way Cory gives Sandy the stink-eye after the "slimmer" comment
@davidconnolly292
@davidconnolly292 3 года назад
@@ToddKnauer certainly slimmer than I!
@kennyobrien
@kennyobrien 3 года назад
It was in retaliation for Cory's comment on Sandy's ability to use a backup camera. Funny stuff.
@batandball617
@batandball617 3 года назад
I have driven over 32,000 miles in my Kia E-Niro and it’s been a very solid performer. It blends in so well no one notices your driving an EV. It’s like driving a car with Harry Potters invisibility cloak over it! I wonder if lt will be the same driving a Model 3? My delivery date is later this month! Cheers for another great report! Mark’s Arci- Munro tribute song is AWESOME!
@DavidOfWhitehills
@DavidOfWhitehills 3 года назад
Model 3 is more stealth in blue, I've noticed.
@nelsongarcia8959
@nelsongarcia8959 3 года назад
I am with Sandy on the backup camera. I have my own theory that, those of us of a certain age who use the head turn and mirrors, have our brains wired to think that when our head is facing forward the image behind us should be a mirrored image and the camera view screws with our heads because it is "backwards".
@andrzejp8782
@andrzejp8782 3 года назад
I have this Kia and it's fantastic. Best car I ever had
@johnpoldo8817
@johnpoldo8817 3 года назад
As a previous owner of two Kia’s, I appreciated the opinions of Sandy and Cory in this review. Outstanding ending with Arcimoto song.
@stephenmoten4017
@stephenmoten4017 3 года назад
I love the independent review; thank you all for keeping it real.
@UshankaShow
@UshankaShow 3 года назад
Sandy: "I still struggle with backup cameras". My 15 year old son who just started driving: "I hate mirrors. I like using the screen and backup camera"
@gunbear8838
@gunbear8838 3 года назад
Greetings from Germany, i really like your channel! I ordered a Model Y but i had to change my plans as it was not available when i needed a car. So i bought a e niro. We are a family of 5 and we drove from northern Germany to Italy this summer (2700 km). It all went fine. It is possible to enlarge the trunk for an extra of 100l with a few Tricks. There are also frunks available on the second Market. The e niro is smaller than the Model y but it is able to load 420 kg... the Model y made in China is able to load only 300kg! That is a joke. I really like Tesla and i would like to own one in the future. They have a LOT of pros but also some cons. Thx for your great work!
@RobbieFitzgerald
@RobbieFitzgerald 3 года назад
To Sandys point about the 3 powertrains on one platform, I think they did pretty well with the EV version. It seems to be rather efficient for what it is.
@learning2read
@learning2read 3 года назад
That song at the end was epic. Sandy is a legend and it was only a matter of time before songs were written about the great man
@nihongobenkyoshimasu3190
@nihongobenkyoshimasu3190 3 года назад
Hi, I don't want to sidetrack this thread, but your ESL RU-vid channel is excellent, very motivating, and student interviews are very funny. (Also I cannot leave coments on your channel because of age content)
@goranlind6969
@goranlind6969 3 года назад
Hi! Love your show, thanks! I’ve driven the Kia E-Niro for more then two years, model 2018. I’m very satisfied with the car. The reason I chose the Kia before the Tesla 3 was that Kia could deliver the car almost 6 month earlier. I agree that it’s not the most modern car today but in early 2019 it was not many options. The trunk is not as bad as you say, I can fit a couple golf bags in there. One more thing, Ionic 5 is not a Kia, it’s a Hyundai. The next EV from Kia is the EV6. I’ve ordered one and I will get it in late October. Test drive the EV6 ASAP, I believe you’ll find a real competitor to the model Y there. Best Regards from Sweden.
@jkroiss
@jkroiss 3 года назад
I laughed so hard when Sandy opened the bonnet was like WTF is this
@anthonybha4510
@anthonybha4510 3 года назад
I still find the Collapsing at the sight of the hose mess in the Mach E to be my favorite Sandy moment.
@Digikidthevoiceofreason
@Digikidthevoiceofreason 3 года назад
Hood is the correct term for the front of a car. A “Bonnet” is a female hat.
@cmos1981
@cmos1981 3 года назад
@@Digikidthevoiceofreason in the US. In the UK bonnet is correct.
@MrAdopado
@MrAdopado 3 года назад
@@Digikidthevoiceofreason And a "hood" is what the KKK wear!
@nonyanks2510
@nonyanks2510 3 года назад
Liked you wrap up of the Kia, enjoyed the Point Counterpoint between you and Corey and the rendition at the end was icing on the cake.....it's gonna be a good day!
@grantos1361
@grantos1361 3 года назад
The gambler rendition, what a tune.
@nardopolo101
@nardopolo101 3 года назад
Glad y’all enjoyed the tune! I wrote the chorus first, and when I realized Sandy was the Builder, well... the verses just sort of wrote themselves :-). Hope I managed to get some of the essence of Lean Design inside a few bars. We made a few tweaks after the stakeholder update when we dropped this, so you can see the final standalone cut here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8LW1PAOfEWY.html
@eduardoig17
@eduardoig17 3 года назад
I personally like how Tesla has the charge port in the back because I like to back into my parking spaces. It makes it much easier to get out of the parking since you do not have to be looking backwards or at the screen displaying the back image from the camera
@bartwaggoner2000
@bartwaggoner2000 3 года назад
Watch Tesla Bjorne and you’ll see why charge port in front is a bad idea in snowy climes.
@rogerstarkey5390
@rogerstarkey5390 3 года назад
"Bjørn"
@bartwaggoner2000
@bartwaggoner2000 3 года назад
@@rogerstarkey5390 dørk
@mgmacius
@mgmacius 3 года назад
@EE well, most of the world don’t have problems like this. It’s way handier to have it at the front. Leaf, Zoe - I have both. Super convenient
@rogerstarkey5390
@rogerstarkey5390 3 года назад
@@bartwaggoner2000 courtesy to others Use their name, *get it right* barthole..
@EV-olution
@EV-olution 3 года назад
Just an FYI, I have taken several trips of 500 to 1000km with 2 passengers in the Niro EV. With one of the rear seats folded down you can fit a ton of luggage in the trunk; not all luggage is 3' tall by 4' wide 😉. Regarding ride comfort, you have to consider that that each person has different preferences with regards to the sportiness, or stiffness, and it is very subjective, just like the looks of a car. You can't say the Model Y is better because it handles more sporty than the Niro EV, that is a personal preference, not an objective fact like the fact that the Niro EV is built with 90's manufacturing techniques. The Niro EV is far from perfect, but at the price point it allows more people to get into a well equipped, quality EV than a Model Y, a Mach-E, a Polestar 2, or many other EVs that are still priced quite high. The Model 3 SR+ is getting there in terms of entry price, and the Model Y SR was a great deal, but a shame that Tesla discontinued it. Hopefully the Kia Niro EV, Soul EV, the Hyundai Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric will drop in price once the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 start shipping here. What the North American market needs for mass EV adoption is better priced EVs, not more 60K luxury EVs... but that's just me 😎. Thanks for all of the tear down and review videos, I really appreciate them and have learned a ton from you.
@fred993a
@fred993a 3 года назад
Sandy - You are respected in so many different ways - thank you!
@edwardtse8631
@edwardtse8631 3 года назад
This channel is one of my fav now. This stuff is so good even when it's not about tesla
@paullester2535
@paullester2535 3 года назад
Niro seems to be a "safe" appliance - not intended for the enthusiast, but does everything "OK" - they've hit their market target, so difficult to criticize
@googadisbeotches9360
@googadisbeotches9360 3 года назад
Well it's true it's fine for point a to point b simple driving for a single person who doesn't care much for travel, and not too into cars. A perfect upgrade from a golf cart, not much more cargo space but at least it's enclosed. Kias are a lot better than many other non Teslas since they don't catch fire like bolts and much better than most Volkswagen group ev offerings. Of course Tesla is never considered in the ev classification after it was ruined by legacy with their shoddy nonsense compliance offerings, Tesla remains in the fine car category since it competes with all cars, and ok Chinese EVs since they actually sell well too.
@anxiousappliance
@anxiousappliance 3 года назад
It is a pleasure to drive though - quick, solid, and a nice set in the curves.
@todd1771
@todd1771 3 года назад
Re-badge as the De Niro so after voice commands it responds, "You talkin' to me?"
@patreekotime4578
@patreekotime4578 3 года назад
Well, not everyone who buys a car is a "driving enthusiast". In fact I would bet the VAST MAJORITY of people arent. Which I am greatful for, because its those "enthusiasts" out there making the roads dangerous and loud for their own personal kicks. You can be snide about non "enthusiast" drivers all you want, but believe me, most regular people hate the "enthusiasts".
@rui518
@rui518 3 года назад
I have an hyundai i20, I like driving, it's not a sports car and for me was the best option for that reason, I have less spireted driving, my i20 has the same power and 0-60 as my old car but I drive slower in corners, is a mor relaxed drive
@Stephen-oj9yn
@Stephen-oj9yn 3 года назад
LOL, the backup cameras do take a little getting used to but now I can't back up any other way. Great discussion as always, thanks.
@troypoynter8484
@troypoynter8484 3 года назад
Forgot to mention that this well built 90s car is ironically one of the most efficient EVs on the market. I think the top 3 are all non EV specific. The Hyundai Ioniq (original), the Hyundai Kona and the Kia e-Niro all multi platform and all out perform other EVs on efficiency. Annoyingly more efficient than their new dedicated EV platform. My Kona averages 1.5M/kWh better than my Ioniq 5 on similar journeys. Long term average on my Kona (3 years old) is 5.1M/kWh whilst my Ioniq 5 (1 month old) is at 3.4M/kWh.
@JSmithDad
@JSmithDad 3 года назад
I wish they had tested the actual range. It is much more than EPA range- mine getting 260-280 miles and Edmunds recently found the same. Has more legroom and cargo space than all the EVs in its class, we considered, e.g. Kona, Leaf, Bolt. I paid around $34k after rebate. Just could not justify price of a Mach-e or Tesla, or eTron. Kia gives a 10 year/100k mile battery coverage which sold me. Our other car is BMW X1 for performance fun but this drives well.
@groboz
@groboz 3 года назад
The 100k warranty on battery is a minimum federal requirement on all EV vehicles. I agree though, there should have been a technical analysis on how this “good 90s” vehicle is able to achieve close to Tesla range.
@jm31828
@jm31828 Год назад
Yes, on road trips on country roads (at about 60 mph) I get almost 300 miles in summer, and only in winter during the coldest periods do I sink all the way close to the EPA estimate. Fantastic car!
@seb.
@seb. 3 года назад
2years? No, Niros has been out for 5 years. Sandy often overlook the total length to consider how much cargo there is. This car is very short (closer to a Bolt than a Model3)
@r.a.monigold9789
@r.a.monigold9789 3 года назад
Thank you Sandy and Munro & Associates for all your efforts - but especially your generosity. Later...
@Electobat
@Electobat 3 года назад
Always look forward to your videos. Thanks again.
@guycocoa211
@guycocoa211 3 года назад
To me a 90’s car is one with a lower beltline. More recent cars have a higher beltline making it difficult for me to hang my left elbow on the door sill. I prefer the lower beltline.
@jaxxdotorg
@jaxxdotorg 3 года назад
Too bad I’m on the wrong side of the Atlantic, wouldn’t have thought twice sending in my CV (French secret clearance doesn’t help right? ;-) )… Anyhow, keep the videos coming, I love’em, I’m more into electronics and IT by passion and work, but you're among the few who got me hooked into smart mechanical engineering, so thank you ! And happy Labor Day !
@spuddy4063
@spuddy4063 3 года назад
Ca alors, c'est peut-etre temps d'ameliorer vos alentours et demenager envers un emploie outre-mers. Riens ne survient sans mouvements. Allez-y c'est le temps de soumettre votre CV. Sorry Sandy / Corey, this person did say he was from France with a high security clearance .. Which is not easy to get in that Country actually. I hope he is convinced to join your team by sending his CV to your HR dept. Sometimes opportunity knocks and people find courage when they least expect it. Good Luck Julien...
@jaxxdotorg
@jaxxdotorg 3 года назад
@@spuddy4063 I should… tbh, I grew up in Florida, and have been to SoCal, I love the area, where I have a bunch of friends… It’s something I’ve attempted, and even backed up by a (very big) Cupertino based company, harder than getting my clearance ;-) But never say never… who knows what the future it up to ;-) Thanks ! (( PS: clearances, even the ones I had, are mostly background checks that take a few weeks, unless you have a relative who’s been to some fishy country or some weird activity on a bank account, it’s a piece of cake getting it beyond a form to fill with some odd questions ))
@spuddy4063
@spuddy4063 3 года назад
@@jaxxdotorg Great to hear, my state clearance means little now that I am 70 hardly worth the paper that came with it. I was an IT professional with Correction's working for the FEDS. Been to jails but never on the inside. As if that really matters, Ha ha ha. I am hoping that you get ahead and do the things that drive you in life. Truthfully this Sandy Munro thing could be a real opportunity. I know that I would love it to death. But given my age I doubt that I could survive a heart failure upon hearing the news of being hired. The MUNRO team are forward thinkers and DO'ERS They seem to boldly go where few know how to open those doors to the future. In any case much luck and be safe out there Julien
@jaxxdotorg
@jaxxdotorg 3 года назад
@@spuddy4063 Thanks for the positivity ! 💚 I’m gonna focus on moving back to the French Riviera for now and close to my best friends, for my personal balance, the past couple of years haven’t been easy :) Take care
@sdandersonjr5
@sdandersonjr5 3 года назад
"Well-executed 90's design!" OMFG!
@grahammonk8013
@grahammonk8013 3 года назад
It's a very much a case of damming with faint praise, but it truly is. As an EV in 1995, this would have been a game changer. Today? It has some value, and has some appeal to a specific market, those who really don't want to change. As an older guy myself, I feel the pull that facet exerts, I haven't driven a Tesla, bu the idea of using the screen for so much of the driving experience is a little intimidating. But the Niro is too far the other way. Yes, the Tesla yoke looks a bit crazy, but the limitations of the Niro is like wanting to stay with using the reins of horse to steer!
@JSmithDad
@JSmithDad 3 года назад
I wish Munro had tested the actual range. It is much more than EPA range- mine getting 260-280 miles and Edmunds recently found the same. That's 4-4.5 miles per kW and THAT is good engineering. Love ours more than we thought we would. Has more legroom and cargo space than all the EVs in its class, we considered, e.g. Kona, Leaf, Bolt. I paid around $34k after rebate. Just could not justify price of a Mach-e or Tesla, or eTron. Kia gives a 10 year/100k mile battery coverage which sold me. Our other car is BMW X1 for performance fun but this drives well.
@carstenweiland7896
@carstenweiland7896 3 года назад
Well, cars of the 1990's were much more reliable, perhaps it is even a praise!
@nigelcharles511
@nigelcharles511 3 года назад
The front recharge point caused problems in Norway due to being proned to icing up in winter.
@pablopicaro7649
@pablopicaro7649 3 года назад
Excellent point! opportunity for improvement , also the door handles ice up too
@ontopoftheroof
@ontopoftheroof 2 месяца назад
Silicone grease
@alsmith358
@alsmith358 3 года назад
Keep in mind if you take press cars from German manufacturers, they specifically take greater care with tighter tolerances, extra paint with less orange peeling, better dampening, etc. It does not accurately represent a normal mass produced vehicle.
@hungly9776
@hungly9776 3 года назад
And maybe even with tweaked software to have better acceleration at the expense of higher pollution compared to mass produced vehicle? We know they have the ability to.
@loriallen67
@loriallen67 3 года назад
OMG I loved my 92 Maxima! 20 years and 256k miles. I’ve been considering this car and this was helpful to hear that comparison.
@tocreatee5736
@tocreatee5736 3 года назад
Cory is sweating like crazy trying to choose words......😂😂😂😂😂 but we got the message. 😉
@kgjersda
@kgjersda 3 года назад
Chargeport in the front is the worst. It's prone to icing. And you should always back into a parking spot, much more control and much more easy when driving away later.
@starvictory7079
@starvictory7079 3 года назад
Reversing out from a parking spot or from charging is easier as you don't have to think about fitting into the spot, so I disagree. I don't need control reversing out. It's quicker for me.
@rogerstarkey5390
@rogerstarkey5390 3 года назад
@@starvictory7079 Not easier, certainly not safer. Top tip? Learn to drive.
@bertilhatt
@bertilhatt 3 года назад
Why pick one? I feel like you could have two or three locations with a plug around the car. That shouldn‘t add that much coper to the overall weight and would help in many edge-cases. Adding downward tubes into the gas reservoir is harder than adding power plugs, but that shouldn’t limit us.
@dewiz9596
@dewiz9596 3 года назад
Why not both? With a chargeport at the back. . . really the back. . . you’d have the possibility of towing a rented power pack for those road trips where range anxiety comes into play. Which would allow for a smaller battery for better economy, room, etc. . .
@1flash3571
@1flash3571 3 года назад
@@starvictory7079 Quite a few accidents happen when you try to back out of a parking space.......Just sayin.
@markburton3306
@markburton3306 3 года назад
I really like the tear downs. It’s great to see and hear about the engineering
@jetfixer2160
@jetfixer2160 3 года назад
I bought a new 2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium with the cold weather package in NOV 2020. I use it mostly to commute to work five days a week 142 miles per day for a total of 710 miles a week. It cost me approximately 60 cents a day in electricity cost to drive 142 miles. I charge up on a level 2 charger at home at night. I'm just an average working man with a long commute and this car is a good fit for me. I don't know what Sandy's talking about not having enough space, I guess if I was a rich old dude with a wooden steamer trunk for a briefcase, I might be trying to stuff that thing into the load floor also, but WTH for. I only commute to work with my lunch bag and a drink. However, if I had to put four other people in the car, they would certainly fit. Sure, If I was used to driving and large SUV or Crew Cab pickup truck, I might think this car didn't have any room also. I once had a coworker tell me that he could never commute to work in electric car because they were too small and couldn’t pull a peanut trailer, meanwhile he's never pulled a peanut trailer to work and our work has nothing to do with peanuts. This makes about as much sense as Sandy's review
@d7mysterio7
@d7mysterio7 3 года назад
Oh man I love that tribute in the song. Bravo. Well done. Great video as always.
@WingofTech
@WingofTech 3 года назад
I love this series. You guys are going to rock in your future teardowns will be supernovae.
@alechorn1109
@alechorn1109 3 года назад
One feature I like to see emphasized is future reliability projections. I like the design features o course but as a buyer I want to know if software problem and updates, body future issues like uneven tire wear suspension strength repair etc, and any drive problems that are not apparent in one short test drive. Love your channel.
@_chip
@_chip 3 года назад
You should do some sort of leader board like top gear used to had. Great video guys.
@brendanjacybaeleegrant7878
@brendanjacybaeleegrant7878 3 года назад
Oww, defentaly a good idea!
@jairokg
@jairokg 3 года назад
Oh. Yeas please.
@gregorycollins3096
@gregorycollins3096 3 года назад
I second that idea. Sandy’s Leaderboard.
@pawelpetasz6671
@pawelpetasz6671 3 года назад
hi guys! great episode to watch - thank you! Greetings from Poland :-)
@jkroiss
@jkroiss 3 года назад
I'm a little slimmer than Corey... Corey like WTF Sandy
@CarlLjungquist
@CarlLjungquist 3 года назад
Sandy obviously has a good (but false) self image in his head. Hahaha
@Omakhara
@Omakhara 3 года назад
Watching every video intently but it feels like the quite before the storm. So hyped for the plaid teardown and future cars you may get to review. I think to many interested in tech/engineering and retail-investors looking to understand who truly is doing what, where, how you are as clean, trustworthy and honest as I have ever seen on RU-vid.
@TKevinBlanc
@TKevinBlanc 3 года назад
We like (won't say love) our NIRO EV. It's a great little runaround. (Selling well below the MSRP.)
@ELCEV
@ELCEV 3 года назад
I bet the resale value drops like a like a rock
@DavidOfWhitehills
@DavidOfWhitehills 3 года назад
@@ELCEV Why?
@tocreatee5736
@tocreatee5736 3 года назад
@@ELCEV all kia Hyundai car have zero resale value after 4- 5 year.
@glavstroy
@glavstroy 3 года назад
if you looking for a car with a big trunk, you just buy a pickup. niro its a just city car. If you buy a fiat panda and then said that its kinda small, well yeah obviously. you want ev-sport car- buy Tesla or Porsche Tycan you want a big truck-buy a truck niro for me is a perfect car, because aI live in european city, easy to drive, easy to park, pretty spacious.
@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270
@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270 3 года назад
The e-Niro as we call it here in Europe may not break any ground stylistically but it is nothing like a 90s car as Sandy suggests here. There were no cars of that body type back in the 90s as I recall until the Nissan Qashqai came along in 2006 and started the trend toward these mini-SUV, crossovers or whatever you want to call them. I enjoy watching the Munro videos and I know this wasn’t a tear down but he could have mentioned the aluminium bonnet and tailgate, along with the sophisticated (for this price and size of car) multi-link rear suspension. Having owned one since March 2019 we also find it spacious, 451 litres of boot space is not small in Europe and we use it for carrying all kinds of stuff around here in rural France. What I don’t understand is Sandy’s surprise that there is no ‘frunk’, it is a front drive car after all so what did he expect!? The pace of EV development will surely make the e-Niro and other ‘early EVs’ look outdated soon but we love it and it does seem really well built.
@timdsd
@timdsd 3 года назад
I like the small size of the Niro for city driving - 172.5" long v. 187" for the Model Y. Kia is completely redesigning the the Niro for calendar year 2022, but the upcoming Hyundai IONIQ 5 looks ideal for me - slightly bigger, but still sort of compact.
@evertnuman7227
@evertnuman7227 3 года назад
Two people - associates, two totally different takes on a car. There are thousands of reasons why we need a certain vehicle. The more EVs there are, the better our city air quality. Go EVs and vive la difference.
@g.dennisrobertson4970
@g.dennisrobertson4970 2 года назад
I am 75 and I love this veh,it is affordable #1 .for my wife and I are the only users the space is fine !The range is ok as here in Canada we do not have a recharge network set up as of 2022
@madikuss6995
@madikuss6995 3 года назад
Sandy, and the whole team at Munro, another great episode! I appreciate your insights ALWAYS! And yes, fantastic, tear downs should only be BEV’s, the junk hybrid stuff Detroit and Japan want to feed us is yesterday’s news and we no longer care about it (you and your management team are on the right path). And the Arcimoto tribute ate the end was just plain awesome. It just shows how people who embrace the future appreciate you! And a note to Arcimoto, the information you presented via song has made me look into you guys. My wife and I are a two car family with one of the two sitting in the garage and NEVER driven in the past three years but we don’t get rid of it because we think “someday” we will need a second car. I think today I may have found our solution. Thank you Sandy and thank you Arcimoto.
@peter.g6
@peter.g6 3 года назад
Sandy: It's a good nineties design. Cory: It came out in 2019. Sandy: I didn't realize it's been out that long. :D
@digitalbladeca
@digitalbladeca 3 года назад
Mark from Arcimoto is such a likeable guy. Love that company.
@ellistreloar2047
@ellistreloar2047 3 года назад
‘Damned with feint praise’. You’re right Sandy, your added value is in the tear downs, not in car reviews. Pity you didn’t have more time with the E Niro to learn why it is constantly in demand and holding strong residual value in Europe. Cory’s assessment is about right except for the third place behind the Mustang. And it clearly is a compromised design (ICE/Hybrid/EV) but it is a five year old design!! You should have driven it in Sport mode to experience the power…. you should have been less cautious with smart cruise control and checked the settings, it will self drive on highways and you’ll not need to touch the foot pedals except in an emergency, you can let go of the steering too until the safety warnings kick in… you should have checked the efficiency vs VW/Ford/Polestar - only Hyundai/Kia can challenge the Tesla consumption stats. Space? You should have removed the false boot floor, lots of extra space and this is mentioned in many online reviews of the car. I have owned and driven the E Niro for a year and this has every driver assistance technology you will find on contemporary pure EV designs eg id.3/4/Enyaq/Mustang/Polestar but it is MORE efficient. And it is typically £10k cheaper with long warranty, 7 years in Europe including the battery. My previous new cars since 2008 were BMW (1 and 3 series), Mercedes (C240 V6) and Ford. The E Niro is equipped well beyond any of those cars. I will agree that I prefer RWD driving, the FWD of the E Niro is a prt of the design compromise which I’m happy to suffer until I upgrade to a pure Korean EV RWD design. I will not consider a Tesla until the Model Y is built in Berlin. I’m sorry but US made FFQ is simply crap. Even the Chinese are building better FFQ Tesla Model 3.
@ellistreloar2047
@ellistreloar2047 3 года назад
PS Look here for the reality of the space in the E Niro. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KJFC1WA9YLs.html
@Brad-sb1dk
@Brad-sb1dk 3 года назад
I looked at the Kia Niro, but eliminated from consideration when it wasn't offered as an AWD BEV. Great closing song.😃
@Mattstech12
@Mattstech12 3 года назад
Loved the Arcimoto song. Portland may have its own set of trouble, but I am very happy I moved to a suburb outside of it. Weather is pretty good, and pace is much more laid back than the NYC area. Munro is awesome, can't wait to see the review of the newer Kia stuff.
@happosai
@happosai 3 года назад
Sandy keeps forgetting that he's old. But I think he still young at heart...
@areyouarobotz
@areyouarobotz 3 года назад
This
@JeffWinter1
@JeffWinter1 3 года назад
So if you could buy that 3yr old NiroEV it would probably cost at least a third to half less than list. That would make it an extremely attractive vehicle!
@MrAdopado
@MrAdopado 3 года назад
I don't think you've tried buying one!
@Mojo16011973
@Mojo16011973 3 года назад
simply the best..... thanks guys
@johnweiner
@johnweiner 3 года назад
The KIA is a good size car for getting around a European city (like Paris, France) where the streets are narrow and so are the parking spaces. The USA has a lot more space everywhere.
@freathinker
@freathinker 2 года назад
I'm sure the Tesla is a wonderful car, won't argue with that - we have a 2020 E-Niro and love it - couldn't afford the extra $36000 CAD for model Y
@apainlessone
@apainlessone 3 года назад
I don't know if You ever watch Will Prowse and his channel "DIY Solar Power Systems" but he gave Sandy a great complement following the "rant" about our government not supporting Tesla and the manufacturing done in the USA.
@Narinjas
@Narinjas 3 года назад
You should have the level 2 capable charging port in the front of any car, and the lv3 or maybe lv 4 charger in the back for the shortest run of the most tensioned wire. When you have the vehicle in garage you do not have lv 3 charging anyway.
@arciliteguckinfenius1968
@arciliteguckinfenius1968 3 года назад
Thank you guys.
@MunroLive
@MunroLive 3 года назад
You bet!
@randycarter2001
@randycarter2001 3 года назад
That is my biggest complaint with SAE J1772. They did not restrict the charge port location. So today it's all over the car, front, fender, quarter panel, etc. Thus charging stations require longer cables. You can't design a standard parking stall forcing people to park in various ways, nose in, back in, opposite of traffic flow. Due to the longer cable people don't put the cables away. They are usually left all over the ground. Creating a trip hazard and a liability problem for property owners. Plus making a tempting target for thieves. And the worst is the port on the front fender exposes the connection to damage from passers by. People passing between the parked cars can collide with the cable and break either the cable or the socket. Poorly thought out.
@jamesengland7461
@jamesengland7461 3 года назад
Nice thoughts and all, but have you seen how people drive? It's the same way they leave that cable lying around. They can neither back in or pull in reasonably close, and will need that longer cable, which they will drag around and beat up and would even drive off with if it was possible.
@wernerengel6357
@wernerengel6357 3 года назад
Almost father and son put downs. Priceless.
@ivankuljis1780
@ivankuljis1780 3 года назад
Great Song Mark and Band....you put a smile on my dial. :)
@kurtisklein2682
@kurtisklein2682 3 года назад
Awesome stuff as always Munro and team!
@kstaxman2
@kstaxman2 3 года назад
What a great song. And as always your review was insightful and fair. Love your work.
@johnwalters6800
@johnwalters6800 3 года назад
Munro INC has one huge flaw for me, it is 1,500 miles from home. Thank You Sandy for getting out of your comfort zone to try out a YOU TUBE channel. It is the best.
@RedBatteryHead
@RedBatteryHead 3 года назад
Like you comments on it. Do think you guys all need to live in EU for a year. Than you would really appreciate the space in a Niro. Those American ships are no comparison.
@salarcon
@salarcon 3 года назад
Thank you very much for the analysis. Personally, I think you can see the huge difference between the appreciation of a product in Europe and in the USA. As a general rule in Europe the Yukon is seen as an "exoticism" and yet practical, unpretentious cars like the KIA are highly appreciated. That is why in Europe it has literally sold like hot cakes. And as the owner of one of them, I can only say that I am in love. A Tesla is better, I know, so is the Porche Taycan... the average citizen admires them but does not buy them (generally speaking, logically).
@WingofTech
@WingofTech 3 года назад
lol I just got an Arcimoto ad like a minute before the Arcimoto song. That was hilarious I hope Arcimoto is filled with good people who listen and empathize. :p
@simonthebroken9691
@simonthebroken9691 3 года назад
Thank you for the content. Great music video at the end.
@michaelgreenhalgh7118
@michaelgreenhalgh7118 3 года назад
You guys are amazing I'm glad that your sticking with your guns and fundamentals. Being the channel was built on EVs.
@andrewsexton6051
@andrewsexton6051 3 года назад
Very interesting how this differs so much from what I think the average European's impression of this is. In Europe, the Niro EV and Hyundai Ioniq Electric (old Ioniq) Hyundai Kona were very well received. They arrived before the Model 3, so from that perspective the choice was between a Nissan Leaf, a Model S (at €100k) or one of these Hyundai/Kia multi-drivetrain options. The Model Y is only just out in Europe - and it's significantly more expensive. Sounds like the Niro pricing in US is very high - I guess it's a tariff/customs thing. Looking now at the Kia EV6 and Ioniq 5, I can see how based on the feedback of looking old, feeling old internally, Kia/Hyundai went more luxury upmarket. Sandy's comparisons are to recent EVs and luxurious US cars (luxurious compared to spartan plastic European interiors) I'm disappointed that EV6 and Ioniq 5 seem to be focused more on interior improvements and not range, weight, drivetrain and cost improvements - but this makes sense. To crack the US market, where you can compete with local manufacturers on price due to tariff/customs, you compete at the higher segments where price less important.
@robertjonker8131
@robertjonker8131 3 года назад
Yeah the difference is weird. My dad just got his 2021 kia e niro and its the best at that price category no doubt. Nothing comes close. Maybe becauze its a deal from kia but a fully specced out e niro was only 390 euro a month (close to a golf in lease price). Meanwhile the tesla model 3 SR with nothing starts at 500 a month and a model y long range starts at 650. This car does the job for what it is and it does it cheaply.
@seb.
@seb. 3 года назад
And Niro is only 4.40m of course it wont offer the cargo of a 4.80m ModelY... Not to mention Niro is on the market since 2016
@erik.dahlberg
@erik.dahlberg 3 года назад
In Stockholm, Sweden, the biggest cab corporation "Taxi Stockholm" went all in on the PHEV and Hybrid version of this car, a couple of years ago. That in itself says a lot about the efficiency and long term viability and total cost of ownership of the Kia hybrid drivetrain. This car rocks in any drivetrain version, for the price in Europe at least.
@mikejf4377
@mikejf4377 3 года назад
I like your video on the rant, they did a pretty nice job with the song, had to listen to it twice. Keep up the good work.
@rogerstarkey5390
@rogerstarkey5390 3 года назад
Regarding the charge location, from a UK perspective, our "Highway code" is very specific in recommending that you should not "reverse into traffic". Logically, that would also apply to a parking area. In that respect, the rear of the vehicle is both logical and safer. There's also the consideration that should you be involved in a minor accident, there's far more likelihood of damage to the charge port at the front of the car which may render the vehicle undrivable.
@mjcamp01
@mjcamp01 3 года назад
Agreed, from the UK, I speculate Sandy would find it easier to park the Y than the 3 due to the bigger window at the back
@rogerstarkey5390
@rogerstarkey5390 3 года назад
@@mjcamp01 Most find it more difficult, but just use the side mirrors and camera. If vans can reverse, no reason a car can't.
@SimonClaringbold
@SimonClaringbold 3 года назад
I loved Mark's song, credit where credit's due, congrats all at Munro & Associates thanks for sharing & I'm already an FUV shareholder & will be holding (not investment advice) - what a fantastic EV community we have (less so here in Australia sadly)
@TM-Earthling
@TM-Earthling 3 года назад
I’ve owned a Model 3 for over 3 years, but I also lease a 2020 Hyundai Ionia. Why? It was only $140/mon (no money out of pocket) with around 180-190 miles of range. It’s perfect even for someone that lives in the country. Like the Kia, I highly doubt the manufacturers are making money from these but they do reach a good price vs performance (aka value) balance from the perspective of a consumer.
@rogerstarkey5390
@rogerstarkey5390 3 года назад
I reckon Kia did fine. Same body, sold as ICE, Hybrid and EV. (A bit like ford with the Lightning 😉)
@paulverweij6348
@paulverweij6348 3 года назад
WoW nice thank you sandy song on the end :) They realy enjoyed Sandys skills to get there factory going. Keep up the good work HF from the Netherlands and happy Model3 rider and stockholder :)
@basementstudio7574
@basementstudio7574 3 года назад
Can't wait for you guys to get your hands on the Ioniq5. That car looks pretty interesting.
@christopheporteneuvepro
@christopheporteneuvepro 3 года назад
Mad props to Arcimoto for that song, that beats any appreciation letter ever penned.
@spuddy4063
@spuddy4063 3 года назад
Well needless to say it is awesome to see the DREAM Team together making a video. People working together these days is a sight for sore eye's it is a treat that you are both together again making history together. Show's like this make for great viewing and gives me a wholesome feeling inside. Male bonding at it's best .. just kidding Sandy but it is nice to see your team pitching in to make a great company .. Wish more people would take their employee's and enable them to participate. Good for you Sandy, hope the world around you surrounds you with the bounty you deserve.
@troypoynter8484
@troypoynter8484 3 года назад
As an owner of the Ioniq 5 you are in for a surprise if you compare to that car. It maybe up to the Model Y
@007vsMagua
@007vsMagua 3 года назад
M & A should get their hands on the 2022 KIA EV6 and skip the IONIQ 5. The body style of the EV6 looks awesome to me, especially the grey color, and it would be interesting to know how auto driving works with that model.
@EnerGeezerSquirrel
@EnerGeezerSquirrel 3 года назад
Sandy Munro: Always the diplomat. "I'm..uhmm..slimmer than Corey" HAH! [any openings for a resident sciolist? Cheers!]
@rogerstarkey5390
@rogerstarkey5390 3 года назад
Only one who can spell.
@tocreatee5736
@tocreatee5736 3 года назад
checked resale value of KIA hyundai Evs. its ZERO.🤣🤣🤣🤣
@benholroyd5221
@benholroyd5221 3 года назад
@@tocreatee5736 I'd buy one for at least double that.
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