7.4
2024 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review
The Kia Niro is a comfortable and cute crossover, but at over $70,000 it's up against some tough competition.
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William Stopford
2024 Kia Niro vs 2022 Mazda CX-30 Comparison
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Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Based on the Mazda CX-30 G20 EVOLVE M HYB VISION (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L
168 km
48L - 51L
288 to 347 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Misses
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still one of the best small SUVs to drive
- Upmarket design, cabin ambience
- Solid equipment inclusions for the money
Misses
- M Hybrid tech brings minimal savings
- Back seat and boot are on the smaller side
- Lacking in-demand infotainment features
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 0.0 | 2.0L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 150kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 255Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 13 - 16.3 | |
