[hdtvjeff]

Hi,


Asides from deeper discounts on 2018 models will the 2019 models offer anything worth waiting for?


I was going to buy in April but never got around to it now I am debating 2018 vs 2019.


When too will the 2019 models be available?


Thanks in advance

 

[yticolev]

Forget about deep discounts on last year's models. I made the mistake of thinking I could get a 2017 cheap. Nope, bought a 2018 (after careful shopping) for far less than I could have bought a 2017 in January. Seems bizarre, but I did a lot of frustrating shopping. And the 2018 had improved tech LKAS. More supply means better pricing versus marketing hype on closeouts (lies). The exception is when closeouts have a huge supply on a mainstream car, then you can get a good deal.

For 2019, there won't be a lot of changes. Possibly an auto dim headlight (who cares?). More substantial could be headlight upgrades, like LED or HID in lower trims. The major change is likely to be an inclusion of the tech package into some trim levels without paying for it as an option - assuming they do what Hyundai has already announced for 2019 models - likely. That may or may not improve the value proposition of the 2019 depending on what trim level you will want versus trim level in the 2018. I wouldn't bother waiting on the HEV, but if you want the PHEV, prices can only drop next year if supply increases. I doubt if anyone is snagging a significant discount (or any discount) on the very few 2018 PHEVs available. Not sure if they are even making more.

 

[NorCalNiro]

I don't think youll see any changes in the 2019 MY. with the EV model launching, a big focus will be on that model. If you find something you like, id jump on it. Ive heard there were shortages, but I don't see that here in Northern California. my dealer had a few of each model, color options were limited on PHEV models. Hybrid models had a better selection.

 

[hawke]

Tariff Factor

It was time for me to buy a Niro PHEV but I also figured it wouldn't be a bad decision either considering the current tariff issue. Some in the media have indicated car prices could rise next year by a couple of thousand dollars. Plus the tax credit for the Niro PHEV can be removed by congress at any time.

 

[olimpiaKIA]

The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq is introducing a couple small changes; maybe the Niro being a sister car will get some of those:

Driver Attention Alert and High Beam Assist safety features now available

Enhanced, natural-language, server-based voice-recognition and POI-search database provided by HERE™

Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist and Smart Cruise Control added to SEL lower trim

Standard remote charge management for Plug-in and Electric models via Blue Link®

 

[cookrd1]

The Kia BEV reportedly gets Stop and Go, stupid that mine doesn't have it as other Kia models had this for years.

 

[CitroenSM1970]

Stop and go requires an electric parking brake, which I hope the 2019 Niro will have.

 

[CitroenSM1970]

KIΛ's website has the hybrid Niro info up; looks like not much changed. PHEV still 2018.

 

[olimpiaKIA]

Yeah, just saw that. Looks like they are adding a new trim "S Touring" which seems to be the equivalent of the Launch Edition and Graphite Edition in terms of offerings.

 

[brandent]

EPA ratings are up for the 2019 HEV version. Appears to be exactly the same ratings.

https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=40788&id=40786&id=40787

 

[CitroenSM1970]

2019 PHEV Info on KIA's Website!

The 2019 PHEV info is on KIA's Website! Haven't had time to read it, but it's there.