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
Kia Sportage vs Lexus NX Comparison
Kia Sportage
Lexus NX
2024 Kia
Sportage
vs
2024 Lexus
NX
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How they stack...
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
8.0
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Based on the Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
Based on the Lexus NX 2WD + ENHANCEMENT PACK
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
265 to 437 km
55L
275 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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4 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,995 - $55,420
$71,600 - $89,900
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable ride
- Sharp starting price
Misses
- Lacking punch of turbo alternatives
- Missing features that should be standard
- Start/stop system not the smoothest
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)
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
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 | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 137kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 14 | |
