New plug-in hybrid model joins the Kia Sportage range

Kia has announced a new plug-in hybrid powertrain (PHEV) for its fifth-generation Kia Sportage SUV array, which by now features petrol, diesel, hybrid and delicate-hybrid alternatives.

Thanks to its 14kWh battery pack working in tandem with a 67kW electrical motor, Kia promises that this new plug-in hybrid Sportage can travel 43 miles on just electric electricity from whole charge.

By comparison, this new Sportage powertrain has additional battery variety than mainstream PHEV rivals like the Peugeot 3008 and Volkswagen Tiguan, which can journey 36 and 30 miles on a whole battery respectively. That claimed, the similarly-sized Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid offers a a little bit better 46-mile all-electric powered range for a increased setting up selling price.

The Kia Sportage PHEV utilizes the same turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol motor as the delicate-hybrid variant, delivering a electricity output of 265hp and a put together petrol-electric fuel consumption of 252mpg. All plug-in versions are fitted with a 6-speed computerized gearbox.

The mild-hybrid variation of the Sportage, which commonly charges all over £2,000 more affordable than the plug-in hybrid, are not able to vacation on electric electricity alone, alternatively allowing the petrol motor to change off when the SUV is coasting, braking or halting.

Kia states that this is its quickest-charging PHEV design to day – consumers will be ready to charge the battery from vacant to total in just one hour and 45 minutes. Kia also gives plug-in hybrid variations of its scaled-down Niro SUV, its larger Sorento SUV, and its XCeed hatchback.

Now readily available to buy in the Uk, this new plug-in hybrid motor is an solution for each and every trim aside from the entry-degree ‘2’ trim, which is only offered with petrol and diesel powertrains.

Trims amounts that present the new plug-in hybrid powertrain

Trim amount	Petrol variation cost	Plug-in hybrid version cost	Extra attributes included at this trim stage
Sportage GT-Line	£29,745	£38,395	4-inch head-up screen Clever cruise control Lane retaining guidance Leather-based suede seats
Sportage 3	£30,945	£39,595	12-inch head-up screen Cloth & leather seats Heated steering wheel Heated seats
Sportage 4	N/A	£41,795	LED adaptive headlights Adjustable seats Ambient cabin lighting Panoramic sunroof Blind-place monitoring Wi-fi smartphone charging
Sportage GT-Line S	N/A	£43,795	Suede upholstery Ventilated seats Electrical tailgate Two-tone roof

Rates for the Sportage PHEV versions get started at £38,395, while the least expensive product continues to be the petrol-driven Sportage ‘2’, which is priced at £26,745.

Because its arrival in early 2022, the present-day fifth-generation Kia Sportage has impressed reviewers with its generous seven-calendar year warranty and daring exterior styling. Having said that, a lot of conclude that the carefully-relevant Hyundai Tucson SUV is a greater value-for-cash proposition. The Kia Sportage now holds an Pro Rating of 71%.