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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Kia Niro

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe

2025 price

Kia Niro
Kia Niro

$43,990 - $78,990

2023 price

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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
2023 Kia Niro
Safety Rating

Engine Type

0.0L
Fuel Type
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Electric
Fuel Efficiency
-

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
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5
Dislikes
  • Can feel like a unit to drive
  • Annoyingly intrusive safety features
  • Big price hike from previous gen-model

  • Rougher ride
  • Doughy acceleration from a full stop
  • Expensive compared to rivals
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Summary

Hyundai has launched the new-generation Santa Fe and it’s new alright.

It looks nothing like its predecessor and features a bunch of new technology, styling and a hybrid powertrain that rivals its cousin, the Kia Sorento, and the popular Toyota Kluger.

This larger model is now a true seven-seater and has some cool family features which should entice new fans but what will old fans think of all of the changes?

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2023 Kia Niro Summary

Kia has released the newly updated Niro, which is the smaller and less sporty sibling to Kia’s popular, EV6. As far as EVs go, it has a decent driving range and specs that should entice first-time electric vehicle owners to dip their toes into the EV pool.

However, the updated model does come with a price hike… which might not excite a budget-conscious buyer, especially with such affordable competitors like the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric also available.

I’ve been hanging in it for a week with my family of three to see how it handles!

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