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Kia Niro vs Kia Sorento

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Kia Niro
Kia Niro

$32,990 - $67,990

2023 price

Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento

$46,828 - $91,450

2024 price

Summary

2023 Kia Niro
2024 Kia Sorento
Safety Rating

Engine Type
0.0L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L
Fuel Type
Electric

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
0.0L/100km (combined)

6.1L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • Rougher ride
  • Doughy acceleration from a full stop
  • Expensive compared to rivals

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