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 Mitsubishi Outlander Comparison
Kia Sportage
Mitsubishi Outlander
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2023 Kia
Sportage
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2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
Based on the Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
Based on the Mitsubishi Outlander BLACK EDITION 7 SEAT (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
54L
265 to 437 km
55L - 56L
83 to 454 km
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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Effortless to drive
- Quiet cabin ambience
- Long, conditional new-car warranty
Misses
- Uninspiring powertrain
- Touchscreen looks small among rivals
- Unsettled yet firm ride on 20-inch wheels
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.
The Outlander is available in the following colours:
- White
- White Diamond
- Red Diamond
- Cosmic Blue
- Sterling Silver
- Titanium
- Black Diamond
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 2360 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | INLINE 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 | 98kW - 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 195Nm - 244Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 3600 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 11.8 - 12 | |
