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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 Hyundai Tucson Comparison
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Based on the Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
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Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
54L
265 to 437 km
52L - 54L
276 to 437 km
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Torquey diesel powertrain
- Palatial second row and boot
- Comfortable, effortless driving experience
Misses
- Diesel engine is getting the axe
- Too many harder plastics
- Dashboard layout hasn't dated well
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)
- Mica Paint (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$595)
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.
White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 137kW | 115kW - 172kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 10.5 - 16 | |
