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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Mike Costello
Kia Niro vs MG ZS EV Comparison
Kia Niro
MG ZS EV
2024 Kia
Niro
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2024 MG
ZS EV
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7.6
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Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Based on the MG ZS EV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L - 45L
168 to 194 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$41,710 - $72,360
$39,990 - $46,990
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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
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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)
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
The ZS EV is available in the following colours:
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
- Brighton Blue metallic
- Sloane Silver metallic
- Diamond Red metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $700.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 150kW | 130kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 280Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14 | - | |
