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 Peugeot 408 Comparison
Kia Sportage
Peugeot 408
2024 Kia
Sportage
vs
2024 Peugeot
408
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
7.9
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Based on the Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
Based on the Peugeot 408 GT PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
54L
265 to 437 km
40L
52 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,995 - $55,420
$67,990
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Distinctive exterior design turns heads
- Handsome interior backs up exterior
- PHEV powertrain more polished than before
Misses
- Stylish body impedes on practicality
- Pretty interior possesses some tech quirks
- Why do we only get a PHEV?
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)
- Power Sunroof (+$2,000)
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 | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 137kW | 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | - | |
