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
2023 Jaguar F-Pace vs 2024 Kia Sportage Comparison
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Kia Sportage
2023 Jaguar
F-Pace
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2024 Kia
Sportage
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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
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Based on the Jaguar F-Pace
Based on the Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
68L - 83L
476 to 971 km
54L
265 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
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$32,995 - $55,420
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,890)
- Activity Key (+$680)
- Additional Power Sockets (+$139)
- Air Quality Sensor (+$220)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$390)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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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Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO CDI, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 5000 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, TWIN TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 184kW - 405kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6250 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 365Nm - 700Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 2500 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.2 - 15.5 | 10.5 - 16 | |
