Kia Sportage
The Sportage is Kia’s compact SUV, available with three powertrain options. As standard, the naturally aspirated 2.5-litre engine delivers 187 horsepower. The Sportage Hybrid uses a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine rated at 227 horsepower and achieves 6.2 L/100 km combined, while the Sportage PHEV increases output to 261 horsepower and provides a zero-emission range of 55 km. On the road, this Korean SUV is more about a smooth ride than agile handling.
Kia Sportage
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$30,245 (2024) |
| Fees | CA$2,050 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$569/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,5 l I-4 |
| Power | 187 hp @ 6,100 rpm (139 kW) |
| Torque | 178 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (241 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Compact SUV |
| Assembly | Hwaseong, KR |
| Generation | 5 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.3 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 650 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 195 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | not available |
| Blindspot detection | not available |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available |
| Remote engine start | not available |
| GPS | not available |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/65R17 |
| Rear tires | P235/65R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,660 mm (183″) |
| Width | 1,865 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,665 mm (66″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm (108″) |
| Weight | 1,540 kg (3,395 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 1,121 l and 2,098 l |
| Fuel tank | 54 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,134 kg (2,500 lb, with trailer with brakes) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 10.3 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.6 s |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 41 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 78%(view ratings) |