Kia has issued a voluntary recall notice to UK drivers of its Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid compact SUV models. This is because an electrical relay fitted to 5020 vehicles built between November 2016 and September 2017 is prone to overheating. The Korean manufacturer says it isn’t aware of any fire or injury resulting from the issue but nevertheless advises owners to contact its customer services department on 08000 158757 or email enquiries@kiacustomercare.co.uk to have the faulty component replaced. The fix will be carried out at no cost to the owner and is expected to take only around an hour. Kia UK has been contacted for further
Origin: Kia recalls Niro models in UK for urgent fix
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Kia recalls Niro models
Kia recalls Niro models The hybrid and PHEV models are included in the recall Kia is recalling more than 5,000 Niro Hybrid and Niro Plug-in Hybrid models, over concerns about the safety of an electric relay. The voluntary recall is a precautionary one, since Kia says that the relay has the potential to overheat. There have been no incidents reported to Kia, with no fires or injuries as a result of the issue, but Kia is recalling 5,020 of the Niro models built between November 2016 and September 2017. Vehicles will be inspected at dealerships and affected relays replaced at no cost to customers. The issue has been identified as a result of on-going research and development. Owners of affected models will be contacted by Kia, but anyone concerned about their Niro Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid can contact Kia on 08000 158757, or email enquiries@kiacustomercare.co.uk. Inspection and any work required should take about an hour. Chris Lear, Director of After Sales said: “The safety of our customers is our number one priority and we are taking this action to ensure their vehicles are not affected in any way.”
Origin: Kia recalls Niro models
Kia details UK prices and specifications for updated Niro
Revised versions of the Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) are now on sale in the UK, priced from £24,590. Four trim levels are available, each powered by the firm’s 1.6-litre GDi petrol engine. Hybrid models receive a 1.56 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack, with plug-in variants using a larger 8.9 kWh unit. Prices range from less than £25,000 for entry-level ‘1’ trim, to £31,945 for top-spec plug-in hybrid versions. Revealed at the Geneva motor show, the compact SUV’s facelift adds greater connectivity and a tweaked exterior design. Both the hybrid and plug-in hybrid Niro receive new front and rear bumpers inspired by the electric e-Niro, with new LED daytime running lights as standard and Kia’s ‘ice-cube’-styled projection headlights. LED headlights and foglights will be available as options. New paint colours and alloy wheel designs have also been added to the range. Bigger changes can be found inside, where Kia has upgraded the dashboard with soft-touch materials and added red-orange and plum colour trim packs. The manual handbrake has been replaced by an electronic parking brake and the steering wheel gains paddle shifters to take manual control of the six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The 8.0in touchscreen infotainment system can now be upgraded to a 10.25in widescreen and the 4.2in instrument cluster can be exchanged for a 7.0in Supervision display. Kia’s UVO Connect telematics system has also been added to the range, providing always-connected functionality such as live traffic information, fuel prices and charging station information through an integrated SIM card. The updated Niro is now available with optional stop and go cruise control and active lane keep assist functionality for the first time. “The Niro has become a key growth driver for Kia in Europe and is a cornerstone of our electrified product strategy,” Emilio Herrera, Kia Europe CEO, said. “New enhancements to quality and design and the adoption of our ‘connected’ UVO system will make the Niro family an even more compelling proposition.” The Niro is now one of Kia’s best-selling European models, with over 14,000 hybrid and PHEV models sold in the UK alone since its introduction in
Origin: Kia details UK prices and specifications for updated Niro
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