KIA(Kia) 5th generation of major redesign Sportage has a new interior design, since the launch of the continuous praise, and then the original factory also announced the launch of the "Hybrid oil and electricity version", while the specifications are also public, but the price part is always kept secret, but the time came to April this year, KIA finally announced the US standard entry-level LX model priced at US$28,545, compared with the entry-level gasoline version of only $1,340.
The 2023 KIA Sportage Hybrid launched a total of 3 models, namely LX, EX and SX-Prestige, of which LX is front-wheel drive, EX and SX-Prestige are all AWD four-wheel drive, but LX models can also upgrade the active AWD system through mark-up options; The power part is equipped with a 1.6-liter turbo engine and a 1.5kWh lithium battery, a 44kW electric motor, with 226 combined horsepower, which is stronger than the 187 horsepower of the gasoline version, and not only is the power amazing, the original factory said that a barrel of oil can run 805 kilometers, with an average fuel consumption of 6L, which is quite amazing.
▲The U.S. Sportsage gasoline version has launched a total of 7 models, all of which are equipped with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine with a maximum horsepower of 187 horses.
▲The Sportage oil-powered version is equipped with a 1.6-liter turbo engine, a 1.5kWh lithium battery and a 44kW electric motor, with a horsepower of 226 horses, which is not only powerful, but also has excellent fuel consumption performance.
The price part, the entry-level LX is US$28,545, the mid-level EX model is US$32,245 (about NT$902,000), and the flagship SX-Prestige is US$37,445, although the gasoline version and the oil and electricity version have a slight price difference, but considering the tax and fuel consumption problems, the oil and power version is not only more economical, but also has greater horsepower and considerable advantages.
Equipped with the same part as the gasoline version, the standard with AEB automatic emergency braking assist, LKA lane maintenance, lane alignment assistance and other active driving assistance systems, other such as 360 ring view system, Harman-Kardon top audio, HDA highway assist system, etc. are optional, but in the flagship model is standard; In terms of interior, it has a 12.3-inch digital meter, a 12.3-inch central control screen, and wireless Apple Carplay/Android Auto functions.
▲The cabin inside the car has a 12.3-inch digital instrument and a central control screen.
▲It can switch driving modes and is equipped with Auto Hold function.
At present, the KIA Sportage gasoline version has been sold in the European and American markets, the oil and electricity version will be sold in the near future, and the original factory also said that it is currently working on the listing of plug-in oil-electric power (PHEV), which is expected to debut in the third quarter of this year.