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2025 Kia Sportage GT-Line Hybrid review
Is the new Kia Sportage GT-Line Hybrid family SUV a better choice than a Toyota RAV4? You’ll need to read this review to find out!
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Matt Campbell
Kia Sportage vs Skoda Karoq Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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Based on the Kia Sportage GT-LINE HEV (FWD)
Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
52L - 54L
255 to 437 km
50L
325 to 360 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$32,995 - $55,420
$38,490 - $55,090
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good real-world consumption
- All the nice GT-Line bits inside
- Smooth powertrain operations
Misses
- Should be more affordable
- No all-wheel drive option
- Rude servicing costs
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving experience
- Physical buttons and knobs for all key functions
- Plenty of 'Simply Clever' touches
Misses
- Switchgear getting a little dated
- Misses out on cool removable rear seats
- Expensive with options ticked
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 | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 169kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 500 - 6200 | 4200 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 250Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 80 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
