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2025 Kia EV5 GT-Line review
The range-topping version of Kia's new mid-size electric SUV has loads of spec and tech, dual-motor AWD and a stylish look. What’s the catch?
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Matt Campbell
Kia EV5 vs Suzuki Vitara Comparison
Kia EV5
Suzuki Vitara
2025 Kia
EV5
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2025 Suzuki
Vitara
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Based on the Kia EV5 GT-LINE AWD LR
Based on the Suzuki Vitara TURBO
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
47L
273 to 291 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$56,770 - $71,770
$29,990 - $40,990
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks way smarter than other EV5s
- Dual-motor AWD adds perk and performance
- Spacious and thoughtful interior inclusions
Misses
- Not that fun to drive
- Frustrating safety technology
- Pricey compared to other China-made EVs
Jack Quick
Contributor
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1373 - 1586 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.4L, 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 230kW | 86kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 310Nm - 480Nm | 156Nm - 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 82 - 83 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
