u/andbjo

I’m seriously considering getting a Kia EV3 because on paper it looks almost perfect for what I want. Good size, decent range, nice interior, reasonable price etc.

But one thing is really making me hesitate: all the safety warnings and driver monitoring stuff.

I’ve seen videos where the car constantly nags about speed limits, driver attention, lane assist and random beeping for everything. I get why these systems exist, but I honestly think they would annoy the hell out of me in daily driving.

I know that you can turn some of them of via favorite buttons etc, but don't want to do this every single time I start the car.

Also, covering the driver attention camera feels a bit odd to have to do on a brand new car.

So for those of you who put up with these warnings, have you gotten used to them? Or are they as annoying now as they were when you first got the car?

We bought our 2023 Kia Niro EV used about 9 months ago, and we've been dealing with some frustrating noise issues ever since.

The problems:

• Creaking/rattling sounds when driving over bumps or uneven surfaces
• A chirping/cricket-like noise when accelerating above 50 km/h (around 30 mph)

The mechanic hears exactly what I hear, so I'm not going crazy, but they simply can't figure out what's causing it. We've had the car in for service 5 times now. They've tried various fixes and replaced different parts, but nothing has solved the issue.

Has anyone else experienced these specific problems with their Niro EV? We're actually considering using our consumer rights to return the car and get another Niro EV, because aside from these noises, we absolutely love this car.

Any insights or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated!