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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.
After years of waiting, Kia has finally brought the Sportage Hybrid to Australia. Can Korea finally topple the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
James Wong
This 5.4-metre offroad-focused Defender may only have five seats and an awkward rear-end, but it draws attention like nothing else.
Jack Quick
Type | ||
TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1598 - 1999 | 1997 - 5000 | |
Size (L) | ||
1.6L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 4.4L, 5.0L, 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 - 32 | |
Power | ||
115kW - 137kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4000 - 6200 | 4000 - 6000 | |
Torque | ||
192Nm - 416Nm | 400Nm - 750Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 - 4500 | 1250 - 2500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 - 16 | 9.5 - 15.5 |