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 Jeep Compass Comparison
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Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Based on the Jeep Compass TRAILHAWK
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
42L - 45L
55 to 198 km
36L - 60L
76 to 582 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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Compliant ride on- and off-road
- High-tech interior
- More standard equipment for MY23
Misses
- Too expensive
- Clattery turbo-diesel engine
- Cheap-feeling interior plastics
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)
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Colours Available
Premium paint is an $895 option.
The 2023 Jeep Compass is available in the following colours:
- Colorado Red (no-cost option)
- Galaxy Blue
- Hunter Green
- Grey Magnesio
- Minimal Grey
- Brilliant Black
- Pearl White
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO GASOLINE INJ, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 | 1332 - 2359 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 0.0 | 1.3L, 1.5L, 2.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 150kW | 96kW - 176kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 3750 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 229Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1560 - 3900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14 | 10 - 16.5 | |
