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Skoda Kodiaq vs Kia Niro

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Skoda Kodiaq
Skoda Kodiaq

$53,290 - $70,590

2024 price

Kia Niro
Kia Niro

$43,990 - $78,990

2023 price

Summary

2024 Skoda Kodiaq
2023 Kia Niro
Safety Rating

Engine Type

0.0L
Fuel Type
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Electric
Fuel Efficiency
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0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
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5
Dislikes
  • Hybrid tech unlikely for Oz initially
  • Might be thirsty compared to rivals
  • Probably won't be more affordable

  • Rougher ride
  • Doughy acceleration from a full stop
  • Expensive compared to rivals
2024 Skoda Kodiaq Summary

It’s time. Life is calling for a seven-seat SUV.

The thing is, you don’t like to follow the crowd, and you’re not drawn by the Nissan X-Trails, Honda CR-Vs and Kia Sorentos of the world. You’re looking for something a little different, a thinking person’s SUV that stands out.

There’s no better time then, to meet the Skoda Kodiaq. Now entering its second generation with some major upgrades, it could be the right SUV for your family. Does it have what it takes to make the case against those very compelling rivals?

We drove the Kodiaq in Europe ahead of its Australian arrival to find out.

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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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