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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?
James Wong
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 | ||
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
The Outlander is available in the following colours:
After years of waiting, Kia has finally brought the Sportage Hybrid to Australia. Can Korea finally topple the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
James Wong
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Mike Costello
Type | ||
TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1598 - 1999 | 2360 - 2488 | |
Size (L) | ||
1.6L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.4L | |
Induction | ||
INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
115kW - 137kW | 94kW - 135kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4000 - 6200 | 4500 - 6000 | |
Torque | ||
192Nm - 416Nm | 195Nm - 245Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 - 4500 | 3600 - 4500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 - 16 | 11.8 - 12 |