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 Mercedes-Benz EQA Comparison
Kia Niro
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7.6
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Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQA
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
42L - 45L
55 to 198 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$82,300 - $102,900
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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
NA
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)
- Magno Paint (+$3,300)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,490)
Colours Available
Polar White and Night Black are the two standard colours, with the following metallic finishes a $1146 option:
- Denim Blue
- Rosé Gold (not available with Edition 1 package)
- Digital White
- Iridium Silver
- Mountain Grey
- Cosmos Black
There’s also Designo Mountain Grey Magno, which costs $2539.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 150kW | 140kW - 215kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 375Nm - 520Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14 | - | |
