7.6
2023 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review
The second-gen Kia Niro EV is a handsome and well-packaged electric SUV with decent range – but it costs too much.
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Mike Costello
2022 Kia Niro vs 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Comparison
Kia Niro
Alfa Romeo Tonale
2022 Kia
Niro
vs
2024 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.6
7.6
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Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L - 45L
55 to 198 km
42L - 55L
63 to 308 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$50,900 - $78,500
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Characterful design
- Well-sorted ride and handling
- Good interior packaging
Misses
- Overpriced
- Unsupportive driver's seat
- DC charge ceiling could be higher
Jade Credentino
Contributor
Jade Credentino drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- All the bells and whistles over the rest of the Tonale range
- Perfect for city driving without committing to EV power
- One of the only PHEV powertrains within its segment
Misses
- $19,600 more than Tonale Hybrid
- Not as punchy as specs suggest
- Fuel economy balloons past EV range
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
- Premium Paint (+$1,600)
Colours Available
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is available in the following colours:
- Alfa White
- Alfa Red
- Alfa Black
- Vesuvio Grey Metallic
- Misano Blue Metallic
- Montreal Green Tri-Coat (Veloce only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 | 1332 - 1469 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 0.0 | 1.5L, 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 8 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 150kW | 118kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 240Nm - 270Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1500 - 1850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14 | 10.5 - 12.5 | |
