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 Suzuki Jimny Comparison
Kia Niro
Suzuki Jimny
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2022 Kia
Niro
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2024 Suzuki
Jimny
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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 Suzuki Jimny XL
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
42L - 45L
55 to 198 km
40L
256 to 276 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$30,490 - $37,490
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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
- Tiny dimensions make it fun to drive in town
- Impressively capable off-road
- Remains totally unique
Misses
- Expensive to service for a basic engine
- Four-speed auto and atmo engine lack punch
- Reversing camera reveals aftermarket origins
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
Suzuki offers seven colour options for the 2024 Jimny including:
- Kinetic Yellow and Bluish Black Pearl
- Brisk Blue Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl
- Chiffon Ivory Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl
- Jungle Greem
- Medium Gray
- Bluish Black Pearl
- Superior White
The Jimny XL is available in the following colours:
- Arctic White Pearl
- Chiffon Ivory Metallic
- Bluish Black Pearl
- Granite Grey Metallic
- Sizzling Red Metallic
- Jungle Green
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 | 1462 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 0.0 | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 150kW | 75kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 130Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14 | 10 | |
