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Kia EV3 2025
Carsguide Journalist Chris Thompson had this to say at the time: It's hard to say how this will ride on Australia's roads just yet, but the packaging and drivetrain - as well as the range from what we can tell - are all good signs for the EV3.Â
You can read the full review here.This is what Chris Thompson liked most about this particular version of the Kia EV3: Looks great inside and out, Great range for the size, Clever packaging
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Kia EV3 2025 Interior
The EV3's cabin is quite spacious for a small SUV, with plenty of light and clever packaging that makes good use of space thanks to a low, flat EV platform.
Storage is plentiful without getting in the way, with minimal physical controls aside from the steering wheel buttons.
Materials are mixed between recycled fibres, synthetic leather, cloth and plastic.
Kia EV3 2025 Boot Space
The Kia EV3 has a generous 460L boot and a 25L frunk (front-trunk, or front-boot).
Kia EV3 2025 Colours
Colours for the Australian market aren't confirmed yet, but expect plenty of white, black and greyscale options for the small SUV, as well as perhaps a brighter hero colour and some muted colour tones.
Kia EV3 2025 Accessories
The Kia EV3 has a strong features list, with electrically adjustable seats, V2L functionality, ambient lighting, and a 30-inch display unit consisting of three screens standard.
Depending on specification, the EV3 also comes with synthetic leather heated and cooled front seats, a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats, plus a sunroof, head-up display and contrast interior trim.
Kia EV3 2025 Engine
So far, only a front-drive, single motor variant of the EV3 is confirmed with 150kW/283Nm outputs.
Kia EV3 2025 Seats
The Kia EV3 has a traditional five-seat layout, with a 40/60 split-fold rear bench seat.
Kia EV3 2025 Speed
Kia says the standard variant EV3 with a front-wheel drive single motor can hit 100km/h in 7.5 seconds before going on to a top speed of 170km/h.
Kia EV3 2025 Range
Kia says the EV3's maximum driving range under WLTP testing should be about 600km for the long-range 81.4kWh battery version, but its standard range 58.3kWh battery doesn’t yet have a confirmed claim.