As promised, 2023 Kia Sportage HEV has been revealed. NS mixture The powertrain makes the compact SUV the most powerful version available, and it goes on sale next year.
The engine is a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder paired with a 44 kW electric motor. Total power is 226 hp. The company doesn’t give a torque figure, but it should be basically something like Sorento HEV has the same basic powertrain: 258 pound-feet. Those numbers are a strong step up from the base 2.5-liter engine’s 187 horsepower.
Just like its larger brother, it has a conventional six-speed automatic transmission and can use front- or all-wheel drive. Fuel economy is not official yet, but That are aiming for up to 39 mpg. That won’t lead, but it will be very competitive with people like Honda CR-V Hybrid and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
Three trim levels will be offered: LX, EX and SX-Prestige. It’s worth noting that the X-Line and X-Pro models don’t look sturdier. Intuitive, Sport The HEV will be essentially the same as the non-hybrid models except for the discreet badges and unique wheel designs. The LX comes standard with front-wheel drive, while the EX and SX-Prestige come standard with all-wheel drive.
The Sportage hybrid will go on sale next year. Expect pricing to be announced in the near future shortly before the SUV’s launch authorized dealer.
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