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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 | ||
Alpine White is the standard paint colour, with the following metallic finishes optional on the core X4 range:
The palette is slightly different on the M Competition, with the following finishes a no-cost option:
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
Type | ||
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1998 - 2998 | 1598 - 1999 | |
Size (L) | ||
3.0L, 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 24 | 16 | |
Power | ||
135kW - 375kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5000 - 6250 | 4000 - 6200 | |
Torque | ||
300Nm - 650Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1350 - 2750 | 1500 - 4500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
9.3 - 11 | 10.5 - 16 |