7.4
2024 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review
The Kia Niro is a comfortable and cute crossover, but at over $70,000 it's up against some tough competition.
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William Stopford
Kia Niro vs MG ZST Comparison
Kia Niro
MG ZST
2024 Kia
Niro
vs
2024 MG
ZST
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L - 45L
168 to 194 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$41,710 - $72,360
$24,490 - $31,490
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Misses
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchy turbo engine
- Generous equipment list
- Cheap to service, cheap to buy
Misses
- Active driver assists need refining
- Slightly sweaty seats
- No ANCAP rating for this model
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 (+$500)
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 0.0 | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 150kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14 | - | |
