2024 Author: Eric Donovan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 21:13
Kia is expanding its range of vehicles with mild hybrids. Now, after the 2.0-liter diesel, the 1.6-liter diesel also has a 48-volt electrical system.
So far, Kia has only offered this technology for the 185 hp 2.0-liter diesel with the 48-volt technology. Unlike the 2.0-liter unit, the customer does not receive this low-threshold electrification to achieve improved fuel efficiency as standard, but has to pay an extra 750 euros.
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As a mild hybrid, the 1.6 should consume up to 8 percent less fuel. Kia specifies a consumption of 4.2 liters per 100 kilometers for the Sportage. The SUV is available with both front-wheel and all-wheel drive and is offered to customers in two power levels with 115 hp and 136 hp.
Standard six-speed gearbox
The mild hybrid system for the Kia Sportage includes 48 volt technology and a 12 kW starter generator. It enables very effective energy recovery and the shutdown of the combustion engine even while driving, for example when coasting or braking.
Power is transmitted as standard via a six-speed manual gearbox, or a seven-speed DSG is available as an alternative. In connection with front-wheel drive and the small expansion stage, at least 25,740 euros are due. The Sportage is available in five equipment levels. As standard, the SUV has 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, 7-inch touchscreen, smartphone integration, reversing camera, cruise control, Bluetooth hands-free system and a twilight sensor.
As a further innovation, the Koreans are also offering the Sportage with the 1.6 liter turbo gasoline engine in the Vision equipment line. In addition to the elements of the basic version, the standard equipment here includes map navigation, seat heating at the front and rear, active lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition for speed limits, high beam assistant, drowsiness warning and 17-inch alloy wheels. The new entry-level version of the automatic model, the Sportage 1.6 T-GDI 2WD DCT Vision, is in the price list for 29,490 euros.
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