Kia adds hybrid to Sportage range

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KIA DEALERS WILL BE BREATHING a sigh of relief at the announcement that a hybrid version of the Sportage mid-size SUV will be joining the range.

The Sportage HEV variant impresses with comfort, convenience and safety features, and expands on Kia’s fuel-efficient technologies for Australian new car buyers to choose from.

“The Sportage range was already an excellent medium SUV package in a very popular and competitive segment, and the addition of a Hybrid variant strengthens our offering considerably,” said Kia Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Damien Meredith.

“The Sportage range is an integral part of Kia’s sales initiatives and we anticipate sales of the HEV to be around 300 per month, contributing 20 percent of total Sportage sales volume.

“The Sportage HEV is another solid step in Kia’s progress of increasing electrified options to the Australian market.”

The Kia Sportage HEV is available in two trims; SX FWD Auto and GT-Line FWD Auto.

Power in the Sportage Hybrid comes from the same 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol-electric hybrid system as the larger Sorento Hybrid, which mates a 132kW/265Nm four-cylinder petrol engine with a 44kW/264Nm electric motor and a 1.49kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (combined petrol + electric output is 169kW and 350Nm).

Paired to the engine is a 6-speed automatic transmission and power is transferred to the front wheels ensuring a smooth transition between gear changes.

Combined fuel consumption is 4.9L/100km on the ADR 81/02 combined fuel cycle.

To optimise efficiency, 18-inch alloy wheels are featured on both trims and for peace of mind while on the road, a temporary steel spare wheel is fitted to both.

Variant                                                   

 
Sportage Hybrid
SX FWD Auto

 
  • Temporary Steel Spare Wheel
  • Shift By Wire (Dial Type)
  • 18-inch Machined Alloy Wheels
  • 12.3-inch Touchscreen Infotainment
  • Satellite Navigation
  • Basic Digital Driver Cluster with 4.2-inch Multi Function LCD Display
  • Cloth Seats
  • Dual-Zone Climate Control
  • Folding Key
  • 6-way Drivers Seat including height adjust (Pumping Device)
  • 2-way Lumbar Support (Driver)
  • Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
  • Parking Sensors (Front and Rear)
  • Rear View Camera with Dynamic Parking Guidelines
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Sportage Hybrid
GT-Line FWD Auto

 
  • 18-inch Machined Alloy Wheels
  • Temporary Steel Spare Wheel
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Curved Display (12.3-inch Digital Driver Cluster + 12.3-inch Touch Screen Infotainment)
  • Shift By Wire (Dial Type)
  • Leather Appointed Seats
  • Smart Key with Push Button Start
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Electrochromic Rear View Mirror
  • Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
  • Parking Sensors (Front and Rear)
  • Surround View Monitor (SVM)
  • Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM)
  • Smart Power Tailgate
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • 8-way Power Drivers Seat with 2-way Power Lumbar Support
  • Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
  • Privacy Glass (Rear Windows and Tailgate)

Prices:

Sportage Hybrid SX front-wheel drive auto:                    $45,950 (plus on road costs)

Sportage Hybrid GT-Line front-wheel drive auto:           $55,420 (plus on road costs)