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Overheating Problem Prompts Kia Niro Recall In the UK

If you happen to live in the United Kingdom and drive a Niro, Kia would like to have a look at your eco-friendly crossover. More to the point, an electrical relay fitted to 5,020 examples of the breed could overheat, a problem that prompted a nationwide recall.
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Kia isn’t aware of fire or injury resulting from this problem, which affects UK models built between November 2016 and September 2017. The automaker’s local office advises owners to call customer service or send an e-mail in regard to more details, and the repairs take around an hour.

Of course, the fix comes at no cost to the owner. Kia identified the fault during an internal investigation. It should be mentioned that Niro models under voluntary recall include the hybrid and plug-in hybrid. The e-Niro is the exception, probably because it utilizes a different type of electrical relay.

Related to both the Hyundai Ioniq and Kona Electric, the Niro has been updated at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show with sleeker looks, more standard equipment, and UVO Connect telematics for the 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Pricing for the mid-cycle refresh isn’t available for the time being, but the pre-facelift starts at £23,845 for the hybrid.

On-the-road pricing for the plug-in hybrid starts at £31,195 while the e-Niro tops the lineup at £36,495. The all-electric model utilizes a 64-kWh battery, enabling a driving range of up to 282 miles. The Kona Electric with the larger of two battery options starts at £36,345, offering up to 279 miles because it’s lighter than the e-Niro.

Not long now, the Soul EV will go on sale in the United Kingdom with… wait for it… the 64-kWh battery and front-mounted electric motor of the Kona Electric and e-Niro. With the help of Rimac Automobili, both Hyundai and Kia will be helped with the development of “an electric version of the N mid-engine sports car and a high-performance FCEV.”

Porsche also has a stake in the Croatian technology company and hypercar builder, but Rivian takes the cake in terms of interest. The American start-up received funding from both the Ford Motor Company and Amazon for its first-ever electric pickup truck and electric utility vehicle.
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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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