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
2023 Kia Sportage vs 2024 BYD Sealion 6 Comparison
Kia Sportage
BYD Sealion 6
2023 Kia
Sportage
vs
2024 BYD
Sealion 6
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
54L
265 to 437 km
60L
66 to 84 km
Warranty
7 year
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warranty
6 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$48,990 - $52,990
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CarExpert's Take
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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong value for money
- Achievable EV range claim
- Cushy, quiet drive experience
Misses
- Soft ride can get wallowy
- Base model offers more range
- No safety rating... yet
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
- Premium Paint (+$520)
NA
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, ELECTRONIC F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 137kW | 145kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | - | |
