Why is the Kia Niro's acceleration not as smooth as I expected?

I recently purchased a Kia Niro and I noticed that the acceleration is not as smooth as I expected, especially when I am starting the car from a complete stop. Is this normal for the Kia Niro or should I have it checked? I want to make sure that my car is functioning properly.

Hello Hannah, thank you for your question. It is normal for the Kia Niro to have a slightly delayed acceleration when starting from a complete stop. This is due to the hybrid nature of the car and it may take a moment for the electric motor to fully engage. However, if you feel that the acceleration is significantly lagging or jerky, it is best to have it checked by a Kia technician.

Hi there Hannah! As an owner of a Kia Niro, I can assure you that this is a common issue and nothing to be concerned about. The Niro's dual-clutch transmission may feel slightly different from a traditional automatic transmission. Just give it a bit of time to get used to and you'll love the smooth and efficient acceleration of the Niro.

Hi Hannah, I had a similar experience with my Kia Niro. The acceleration was not as smooth as I expected but it turns out, I was using the wrong driving mode. Make sure you are in the Sport mode for a more responsive acceleration. Give it a try and let me know how it goes!