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Kia Sorento vs Kia Niro

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Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento

$47,650 - $84,660

2024 price

Kia Niro
Kia Niro

$43,990 - $78,990

2023 price

Summary

2024 Kia Sorento
2023 Kia Niro
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L

0.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
6.1L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

5
Dislikes
  • Misses out on some safety tech
  • Annoying traffic sign recognition
  • Not enough charge points for whining teenagers

  • Rougher ride
  • Doughy acceleration from a full stop
  • Expensive compared to rivals
2024 Kia Sorento Summary

The Kia Sorento S diesel AWD is in the lower spec ranks of the Sorento line-up but it still seems like it would be, on paper at least, an easy vehicle to live with.

It’s a seven-seater with updated technology and a boosted features list and while it may not have the plush appeal of those in the Sorento upper echelon, such as the GT-Line, the Sorento S diesel AWD has plenty of potential as a family mover.

But what’s it really like? Read on.

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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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