South Korean automotive giant Kia has announced the Sportage Hybrid, the new version of the popular SUV model Sportage. The vehicle, which draws attention especially in terms of performance, seems to be one of the favorites of SUV enthusiasts with its brand new design. However, it is better not to get excited right away. Because Sportage Hybrid was launched as a 2023 model. This is a clear indication that those who want to buy the vehicle will wait for a long time.
The 2023 model Kia Sportage Hybrid has a more aggressive structure compared to the old one with its strip LED headlight design and a grille designed depending on the original. The company, which has managed to adapt the front LED design to the rear in order to preserve the design integrity, seems to bring a new breath to the consumers. Because when you first look at the vehicle, you are unlikely to realize that it is the Sportage.
Introducing the Kia Sportage Hybrid
The huge volume of the Kia Sportage Hybrid also shows itself in the interior design. The vehicle, which has a 12.3-inch multimedia screen, comes with Android Auto and Apple Car Play support. This screen is integrated with the 12.3-inch display screen, which is designed as a completely ghost. While the vehicle does not have a gear knob, a rotating section for gear changes provides more living space in the interior volume. On the other hand; wireless charging and Harman-Kardon brand premium sound system are also among the details that welcome us in the part of the vehicle.
When we look under the hood; We encounter really impressive details. The 1.6-liter internal combustion engine of the vehicle has a turbocharger feature. This engine is accompanied by a 44 kilowatt electric motor. The 1.5 kWh battery provided for the hybrid engine can offer this vehicle an extra range of around 800 kilometers when fully charged. With all these features, the vehicle can produce 226 horsepower.
Consumers considering the purchase of the Kia Sportage Hybrid will be able to choose between two different versions that offer front-wheel drive only or all-wheel drive. A 6-speed automatic transmission will be offered as standard in both options.
Kia’s hybrid engine SUV is also full of technological features. In this context; Features such as automatic braking, lane tracking system and automatic high beam sensor are offered as standard in this vehicle. In addition, features such as blind spot warning system, navigation-based cruise control, driving assistant and 360-degree camera are also available in this vehicle.
Kia officials did not give an official release date for the 2023 model Sportage Hybrid. In addition, the price of the vehicle was not disclosed. These details seem to come to light in 2022.
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