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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?
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James Wong
Kia Sportage vs Suzuki Vitara Comparison
Kia Sportage
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2024 Kia
Sportage
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2024 Suzuki
Vitara
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
54L
265 to 437 km
47L
273 to 291 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$32,995 - $55,420
$29,990 - $40,990
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peppy turbo engine
- Light on its feet
- Plenty of visibility
Misses
- Expensive among fresher rivals
- Ageing interior, too many hard plastics
- Halogen high-beams
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)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,340)
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 | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1373 - 1586 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 1.4L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 137kW | 86kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 156Nm - 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 1500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 10 - 11 | |
