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 Jaguar I-Pace Comparison
Kia Sportage
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2023 Kia
Sportage
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2024 Jaguar
I-Pace
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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
7.5
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Based on the Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
Based on the Jaguar I-Pace EV400 R-DYNAMIC HSE (294kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
265 to 437 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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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
- Design has aged gracefully
- Punchy, refined drive
- It's a Jaaaaaaaaaag...
Misses
- Lofty price, expensive options
- Range, charging is behind the pack
- It's about to be extinct
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)
- 3D Surround Sound System (+$2,000)
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,820)
- Activity Key (+$910)
- Adaptive Dynamics (+$2,405)
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$104)
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 | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 137kW | 294kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 696Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | - | |
