8.2
2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid review
After years of waiting, Kia has finally brought the Sportage Hybrid to Australia. Can Korea finally topple the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
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James Wong
2022 BMW Alpina XD3 vs 2024 Kia Sportage Comparison
BMW Alpina XD3
Kia Sportage
2022 BMW Alpina
XD3
vs
2024 Kia
Sportage
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.2
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Based on the BMW Alpina XD3
Based on the Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
68L
435 to 462 km
54L
265 to 437 km
Warranty
3 year
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7 year
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MSRP
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$32,995 - $55,420
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turbo'd performance, hybrid efficiency
- Spacious, tech-heavy cabin
- Australian-tuned ride and handling
Misses
- Can't match RAV4 for real-world economy
- Price premium over diesel, pricey servicing
- Limited to 300 units per month... for now
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$1,615)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,822)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6 | INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 245kW - 261kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 700Nm - 730Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.5 | 10.5 - 16 | |
