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2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid review
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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.
Fossil Grey is standard, with the following finishes a $595 option:
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Type | ||
TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1598 - 1999 | 1967 - 1998 | |
Size (L) | ||
1.6L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
115kW - 137kW | 162kW - 180kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4000 - 6200 | 5500 | |
Torque | ||
192Nm - 416Nm | 380Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 - 4500 | 1700 - 1800 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 - 16 | 9.6 - 12 |