Kia Niro EV vs Kia EV6
Overview | |
MSRP$39,550 | MSRP$40,900 |
Average price$22,550 | Average price$33,132 |
Listings2460 | Listings4180 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe 2023 Kia Niro enters its second generation with fresh styling and numerous mechanical and tech updates, but it still offers a choice of three powertrains, with the Niro Hybrid, Niro EV, and Niro PHEV plug-in hybrid all returning for 2023. That means a change in focus for the all-electric Niro EV, which is the subject of this review. The first-generation Niro EV was Kia’s first mass-market electric car not based on an existing gasoline model (the Soul EV paved the way for it). But the redesigned 2023 Kia Niro EV now shares the lineup with the Kia EV6. That model takes aim at more premium EVs like the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Nissan Ariya, leaving the Niro EV to compete with entry-level models, such as the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV, Volkswagen ID.4, and Nissan’s Leaf. Available in all 50 states, the 2023 Niro EV launches in whimsically named Wind and Wave trim levels. We spent some time in the higher-level Wave version for this review. | |
Reviews SummaryWe didn't expect them to go there. But the designers and engineers behind the 2022 Kia EV6 did—and deleted the template of their company's affordable, cost-conscious brand. This is a $60,000 electric performance car that can genuinely compete with a Tesla Model 3 on everything from tech to style to acceleration to charging time. It's a masterclass of fresh thinking in a market segment dominated by rehashed ideas. And yet, it's hampered by the same major problems that, for decades, remain unresolved. The EV6 would be amazing with battery technology that hasn't yet been invented. For now, we'll tell you what the present life is like with this most unusual and exciting Kia in years. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine201 hp Electric | Engine167 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity65 kWh | EV Battery Capacity58 kWh |
MPG City126 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway101 | MPG Highway100 |
Battery Charge Time (120V)59 hours | Battery Charge Time (120V)51 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name201 hp Electric | Engine Name167 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (120V)59 hours | Battery Charge Time (120V)51 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity65 kWh | EV Battery Capacity58 kWh |
MPG City126 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway101 | MPG Highway100 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.8 cu ft | Cargo Space24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3721 lbs | Curb Weight4017 lbs |
Height61.8 in | Height60.8 in |
Length174.0 in | Length184.3 in |
Width71.8 in | Width74.0 in |
Wheelbase107.0 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload1063 lbs | Maximum Payload987 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,550 | $40,900 |
Average price | $22,550 | $33,132 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The 2023 Kia Niro enters its second generation with fresh styling and numerous mechanical and tech updates, but it still offers a choice of three powertrains, with the Niro Hybrid, Niro EV, and Niro PHEV plug-in hybrid all returning for 2023. That means a change in focus for the all-electric Niro EV, which is the subject of this review. The first-generation Niro EV was Kia’s first mass-market electric car not based on an existing gasoline model (the Soul EV paved the way for it). But the redesigned 2023 Kia Niro EV now shares the lineup with the Kia EV6. That model takes aim at more premium EVs like the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Nissan Ariya, leaving the Niro EV to compete with entry-level models, such as the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV, Volkswagen ID.4, and Nissan’s Leaf. Available in all 50 states, the 2023 Niro EV launches in whimsically named Wind and Wave trim levels. We spent some time in the higher-level Wave version for this review. | We didn't expect them to go there. But the designers and engineers behind the 2022 Kia EV6 did—and deleted the template of their company's affordable, cost-conscious brand. This is a $60,000 electric performance car that can genuinely compete with a Tesla Model 3 on everything from tech to style to acceleration to charging time. It's a masterclass of fresh thinking in a market segment dominated by rehashed ideas. And yet, it's hampered by the same major problems that, for decades, remain unresolved. The EV6 would be amazing with battery technology that hasn't yet been invented. For now, we'll tell you what the present life is like with this most unusual and exciting Kia in years. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 201 hp Electric | 167 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 65 kWh | 58 kWh |
MPG City | 126 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 101 | 100 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 59 hours | 51 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 201 hp Electric | 167 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 59 hours | 51 hours |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 65 kWh | 58 kWh |
MPG City | 126 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 101 | 100 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.8 cu ft | 24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3721 lbs | 4017 lbs |
Height | 61.8 in | 60.8 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 184.3 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 74.0 in |
Wheelbase | 107.0 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1063 lbs | 987 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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