The Kia Niro is our latest addition to the Kia line. It has been available for a few months now, and is a huge seller. At 48-52 MPG in town and 43-46 on the highway, it has the attention of the hybrid driving community.
It's the first fully dedicated crossover hybrid. Has tons of cargo space, and is not hard to look at.
There are a lot of Hybrids out there. Right now most manufacturers have a hybrid on the market. What makes ours so special? Glad you asked.
For one thing, the Niro has the Kia 10 year 100,000 mile warranty that also cover the hybrid battery. That's HUGE. It also features luxury appointments like leather, sunroof, intelligent navigation (which reads the future terrain and adjusts the charging process for optimum MPG's) lane change departure warning, smart cruise, blind spot indicator, rear camera, Android Auto (r) and apple Carplay (r) and a whole host of other cool stuff for a price tag lower than the less equipped competitors. But, enough with the ad..(lol) let's talk about the difference between a Hybrid and a non Hybrid.
A Hybrid runs on both gas engine and electric power. (This is not an EV car, or a plug in). The engine charges the hybrid batteries, then the batteries take over, mostly in city traffic. When it runs on battery power, the gas engine is shut down. Driving a Hybrid is an experience you have to get used to. You may be at a red light and the engine will suddenly quit. Normal. The other thing you have to get used to is when you start the car, the engine may or may not start (depending on the battery charge) It's a little strange at first, but once you know the signs that the Hybrid power is on, it's like being in stealth mode. (Could have used it back when we were in high school and late for curfew).
Or course, the thing that is a pleasure to get used to is the 50 MPG that the Niro provides!! True, it is not a muscle car. But, it will pass a lot more gas stations that most.
For more info, feel free to email me at cashatkia@centurylink.net, or come on into Jum Marsh Kia in Las Vegas. 8555 West Centennial. 702*946*1000 Ask for "CASH"
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So, it was 117 degrees in Las Vegas yesterday. Cars were dropping like flies. Mostly battery and tire issues.
So, you may or may not live in this 'surface of the Sun zone' but with summer here, there are some important things to remember to avoid calling Kia Roadside Assistance (1-800-333-4Kia).
Tires: Make sure your tires are in good shape. Also, make sure the pressures are correct. Remember, underinflation causes heat, Combine that with the road temps and you have the perfect storm for a blowout. Tires are one of the first things to fail in heat like this.
Battery: In Vegas, the average life span of a car battery is about 2 years. Heat (and Cold) really take their toll on your car's battery. You can go to your nearest Kia dealership (or favorite mechanic) and have your battery tested. It's simple and usually free if you request it with other services such as an oil change. I advise doing this every spring and fall just before the weather extremes hit.
A/C: HAVE YOUR SYSTEM CHECKED! One failure can lead to a lot of expense down the road. I advise against the cans of A/C chargers at Walmart or the auto parts store. If your system is not running right it could be a whole host of things, and over charging the system without the proper tools is asking for trouble. GET IT DONE BY A PRO!
OIL: Make sure your oil changes are up to date, and your oil levels are full. Especially if you have a TURBO. Turbos get very hot without any help from mother nature.
Use a window shade. They can reduce the temp by 30 or 40 degrees if you have to park in the sun. (Be sure to remove it before driving off though LOL)
Keep your windows open when parked. Even just an eighth of an inch. OR vent your sunroof. This will keep heat pressure from building up and possibly blowing your windows out. Yes, it does occasionally happen. Don't make it you that it happens to.
DO NOT LEAVE KIDS AND PETS IN THE CAR. EVER. FOR ANY REASON, NOT EVEN FOR 30 SECONDS. If you run in the house and trip and hurt yourself, or you get distracted, THEY CAN NOT GET OUT. Use common sense.
Or, the best thing. Park in the garage and don't got out in extreme heat if you don't have to. Make a list of things you need to do and try to combine them into one trip. If you have to go out, do it early in the morning or later at night. No matter how well you take care of the car, it will still prefer to not be driven when it's a hundred plus degrees out.
As always, you can direct your questions to this blog, or cashatkia@centurylink.net
Remember, if you are in Vegas, stop by Jim Marsh Kia and say Hi. Or call and make an appointment to drive your new Kia. 702*946*1000 and ask for "Cash"
Have a KIA day!
I had a customer come in today who needed help changing his thermometer on the instrument panel from C to F. He had no idea why it changed. (He was messing around with is reset button and it will be clear when I explain).
It's a simple procedure. If you want to change from Celsius to Fahrenheit or visa versa, scroll your menu to the RANGE reading (distance to empty) and then hold the reset button for 5 or 6 seconds. The temperature reading will change. That's all there is to it. Useful for all those road trips to Canada or Mexico! :-)
Have a KIA Day!
