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 Land Rover Defender Comparison
Kia Sportage
Land Rover Defender
2024 Kia
Sportage
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2024 Land Rover
Defender
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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
7.9
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Based on the Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Kia Sportage. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
54L
265 to 437 km
89L - 90L
303 to 1179 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$32,995 - $55,420
$92,626 - $317,592
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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
- Turns heads
- Ginormous boot
- Effortless highway cruiser
Misses
- Only has five seats
- Large rear blind spots
- More standard equipment expected
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)
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)
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 DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 4.4L, 5.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 137kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 400Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
