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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.
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
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Type | ||
TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1598 - 1999 | 2442 | |
Size (L) | ||
1.6L, 2.0L | 2.4L | |
Induction | ||
INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
115kW - 137kW | 133kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4000 - 6200 | 3500 | |
Torque | ||
192Nm - 416Nm | 430Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 - 4500 | 2500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 - 16 | 15.5 |