THREE’S THE MAGIC NUMBER! KIA EV3 “AIR” LONG RANGE REVIEW AND GT-LINE S COMPARISON

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The Kia EV3 "Air" Long Range is presented as a compelling successor to the popular Niro, offering a blend of attractive design, spacious interior, and impressive range at a competitive price point. The reviewer highlights the EV3's "cooler design" and "better interior" compared to the Niro, praising its smooth ride, refined driving dynamics, and the practicality of physical climate control buttons. Key advantages include a significant boot space (460L), comfortable rear seating with USB-C ports, and a responsive infotainment system with battery conditioning. The "Air" trim, while lacking some premium features like a heat pump or ventilated seats found in the GT-Line S, still offers heated seats and steering wheel, and importantly, a longer range (375 miles) for its price. Charging speed is noted as a significant improvement over the Niro, reaching 80% in 31 minutes. The reviewer's main critique is the absence of the 800V architecture found in higher-end Kia models, which limits charging speed compared to what could have been achieved. Despite this, the EV3 is lauded as an excellent all-rounder, offering great value for money and a strong contender in its segment, particularly for those who appreciate physical controls over a screen-dominated interface.