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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.
Mike Costello
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 | ||
The second-gen Kia Niro EV is a handsome and well-packaged electric SUV with decent range – but it costs too much.
Mike Costello
While all the hype is about the electric iX2, it's the entry petrol grade that should probably get the most attention in the second-gen range.
James Wong
Type | ||
GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1580 | 1499 - 1998 | |
Size (L) | ||
1.6L, 0.0 | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 12 - 16 | |
Power | ||
77kW - 150kW | 103kW - 225kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5700 | 4500 - 5750 | |
Torque | ||
144Nm - 395Nm | 220Nm - 450Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
4000 | 1250 - 2000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
13 - 14 | 9.5 - 11.1 |