Kia Introduces First Plug-in Hybrid Variant of Sportage

Asadullah

12 Feb 2022

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Kia Introduces First Plug-in Hybrid Variant of Sportage

The automotive giants across the world are gradually shifting towards the electric vehicles EVs. Following a trend of hype in the hyper-competitive Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) market, the Kia has introduced a plug-in hybrid variant in its fifth-generation Sportage lineup, the new Kia Sportage PHEV 2023.

Kia Sportage PHEV 2023

The new Kia Sportage PHEV 2023 is the new variant which is included in the 5th generation Kia Sportage and it was introduced in June 2021. At that time the company unveiled a standard 2.5-litre petrol variant and a hybrid variant with 1.6-litre turbocharged engine and a 44.2 kW electric motor. And for now this is a plug-in hybrid variant in the lineup.

Power

The Kia Sportage PHEV 2023 is installed with same engine i.e. 1.6-litre turbocharged engine like he hybrid variant with a bigger 13.8 kWh battery and a more powerful 66.9 kW electric motor. The Sportage PHEV SUV’s engine is mated with a six- speed transmission engine which throws the power from electric motor and gas engine.

The electric motor has 90hp while the engine produces 177hp and 264Nm. the Kia has not revealed the combined output but the estimated power may be 261hp and 350Nm torque.

Fuel Efficiency

According to Kia the PHEV Sportage SUV has fuel efficiency up to 32 mile (51.5Km) driving range.

Charging Time

The battery of Sportage PHEV will be charged fully in just two hours or less when connected with a 7.2kW charger to a level of charging up to 240V.

Trim Levels

The new Kia Sportage SUV 2023 has seven trim levels including LX, EX, SX, SX-Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro, and X-Pro Prestige. But the PHEV variant of Kia Sportage will only have three X-Line trims.

PHEV Sportage 2023 Offical Launch

Kia plans to launch the Kia Sportage PHEV for sale in US in the third quarter of 2022. The company will reveal the Kia Sportage 2023 Price and specs soon.

The Kia PHEV Sportage will be a direct competitor to Hyundai Tucson PHEV, Ford Escape PHEV, and Toyota RAV4 Prime in the US market. As for the launch of Kia Sportage lineup in Pakistan we also expect the Kia Sportage PHEV variant here as well.

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