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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2022 Kia Niro vs 2024 Suzuki Vitara Comparison
Kia Niro
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Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Based on the Suzuki Vitara TURBO
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
42L - 45L
55 to 198 km
47L
273 to 291 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$29,990 - $40,990
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peppy turbo engine
- Light on its feet
- Plenty of visibility
Misses
- Expensive among fresher rivals
- Ageing interior, too many hard plastics
- Halogen high-beams
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)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,340)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 | 1373 - 1586 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 0.0 | 1.4L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 150kW | 86kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 156Nm - 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14 | 10 - 11 | |
