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 Hyundai Kona Comparison
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2022 Kia
Niro
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2024 Hyundai
Kona
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Based on the Hyundai Kona ELECTRIC PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
42L - 45L
55 to 198 km
38L - 50L
148 to 450 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, polished interior
- Smoother, more refined drive
- Space-saver spare rare in this segment
Misses
- Expensive relative to base Kona Electric...
- ...and crosses into Ioniq 5 price territory
- 100kW DC fast-charging isn't great
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)
- Premium Paint (+$595)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 | 1580 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 0.0 | 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 150kW | 77kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 5500 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 144Nm - 395Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14 | 9.5 - 14 | |
