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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.
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2022 Kia Niro vs 2024 Audi Q2 Comparison
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Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Based on the Audi Q2 35 TFSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
42L - 45L
55 to 198 km
50L
260 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$46,000 - $53,300
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Appearance and size
- Sweet powertrain
- Nice to drive
Misses
- Base model tested, but highly optioned
- May be too cramped for some
- Lots of newer rivals in the fight
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)
- Heated Front Seats (+$845)
- Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,405)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 | 1498 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 0.0 | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 150kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 4200 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 250Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14 | 9.3 - 10.5 | |
