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Quote: Originally posted by Styve100 on 22/2/2020

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Just thought I would add my contribution to this.
I think the caravan industry is in for a shake up, as, the cars they currently rely on to tow them will disappear.
We have been harking on about lightweight tourers for years, but just look around on the caravan site?
What do you see?
Loads of pick up, 4x4's large caravans with all the kids, bikes, dogs, awnings etc. its all fine,
As much as it is the scene of caravan parks just now, it will not continue and the government is going to ensure it doesn't by manipulating market forces,
We are all part of this without realising it and have been for years, include video formats to cars in this.
Most Hybrid cars are firstly, I think a load of hype and secondly purposely low on towing limits, some are booked as low as 1000kg max tow weight. Also i hired a Kia Niro 3 for a couple of weeks, I was not impressed. It was a petrol 1.6 and the engine ran for about 50% of the time regardless of what I did also in this model you had no control of when it did or didnt run. Overall average mpg?... 48, driving it like Miss Daisy.
Also, consider what I said, the engine ran for 50% of the time, so if i did 100 miles and got 48mpg, is that good?
I have a 1.5 DCi Clio that can average 72mpg and the engine is running all the time.
We are simply not going to be able to tow the caravans that are on the road just now.
MOT test will exclude most of the vehicles on the road just now, you will not pass the emissions test.

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Quote: Originally posted by SamandRose on 28/2/2020

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Which version of the Kia Niro are you looking at Llani?

The hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions were suggested to me as company cars just over a year ago but neither were approved to tow at all.

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Quote: Originally posted by LlaniDavis on 29/2/2020

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Quote: Originally posted by SamandRose on 28/2/2020

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Which version of the Kia Niro are you looking at Llani?

The hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions were suggested to me as company cars just over a year ago but neither were approved to tow at all.

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The first models released in the UK were not Type Approved, and that caught us out. However the newest model introduced in 2019, with the newer front (2 DRL's each side, low down) design are Type Approved.

We have ordered a Niro2 Self Charging model as we have no-where to fit a charge point at home, since we have no garage or drive. Gone for the 2 as it is equipped with 16" wheels and not silly low profiles. From a FB page it appears that they also make the car much more economical.

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Quote: Originally posted by ST1100 on 02/3/2020

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What do you think of it so far?

My parents have just ordered the same one and spec for their next mobility car.
They already know the reliability and service from the local dealer as it will be their 4th Kia after having a Nissan before that.

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