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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 | ||
Polar White and Night Black are the standard exterior colours, with the following optional:
The EQB 250 and EQB 350 comes standard with black interiors, though a Macchiato Beige/black interior is optional on the EQB 250, while Edition 1 models come with a Neva Grey and Cyber Cut blue interior.
Spiral-look interior trim elements are standard, with open-pore wood tri moptional
The second-gen Kia Niro EV is a handsome and well-packaged electric SUV with decent range – but it costs too much.
Mike Costello
The EQB 350 loses the nameplate's key selling point – the option of a third row. Does its dual-motor drivetrain make up for it?
James Wong
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 | 385Nm - 520Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
4000 | - | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
13 - 14 | - |