Now is a great time to shop for an EV – for many reasons. The 2022 Kia Niro was recently listed by Consumer Reports as leading in quality overall. That’s pretty impressive, considering it’s a new model. But, it pays to shop around, and comparison shopping is a great way to do that.
Below we’ll do a side-by-side comparison of the 2022 Kia Niro EV vs the 2022 Hyundai Kona to see how they stack up.
Feature / Spec | Kia Niro | Hyundai Kona |
Starting MSRP | $39,990 | $34,000 |
Estimated MSRP After Tax Credit | $32,490 | $27,000 |
Motor | Permanent Magnet AC Synchronous | Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
Horsepower / Torque lb.-ft | 201 / 291 | 201 / 291 |
Max Range in Miles | 293 | 258 |
Safety Features | Kia Drive Wise Driver Assist Technology | Advanced safety features including BCA |
Infotainment | Voice-Command Navigation System w/10.25-inch Touchscreen Display | 8-inch color touchscreen display audio |
Audio | Harmon Kardon® Premium Audio | AM/FM audio system with 6 speakers and SiriusXM/HD Radio™ |
Max Cargo Space cu. ft. | 53 | 45.8 |
Seating | Up to 5 | Up to 5 |
Charging Support | Supports fast charging | Supports fast charging |
While the motors are nearly identical, the Niro has a range advantage over the Kona. If you’re looking for more space, the Niro is also your vehicle. We feel overall that the Niro is an excellent purchase with some great features.
Some other standard features in the 2022 Kia Niro include:
That’s just a sampling, but clearly, the Niro is not lacking in quality and comfort.
Boucher Kia of Racine is proud to serve the Racine WI area. If you’d like to know more about the 2022 Kia Niro or any others in the Kia lineup, please contact us or stop by the dealership. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to help.