Kia Sportage Plug-in-Hybrid: While Kia Motors is all set to launch its fourth vehicle Carens in the Indian market on February 15, meanwhile, the company has revealed a hybrid model for the US market a few months back, while now the Kia Sportage is plug-in. The in-hybrid model is in discussion, about which information has come to the fore. Like the hybrid, the Sportage PHEV is equipped with a turbocharged 1.6-litre inline-four and an electric motor. But it comes equipped with a more powerful electric motor and a bigger battery pack.
Just 51km Range on Plug-in-Hybrid
The Kia Sportage PHEV is said to offer an electric range of around 32 miles (51km) when fully charged, though the company would not reveal the total output of this hybrid powertrain, but experts suggest Believed to be similar to the Tucson PHEV and the larger Kia Sorento PHEV, both make 261 hp.
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Report on design and price
The Sportage Plug-in looks similar to the other Sportage models, but it comes with all the features found in the X-Line package. The model will be available in two trim levels, with the more expensive X-Line Prestige adding elements such as a premium audio system and additional driver-assistance features. Kia is yet to reveal the pricing for the 2023 Sportage, but it is expected to be the most expensive model in the plug-in hybrid lineup. The price of which will start at around $30,000.
Will charge in less than two hours
The Sportage takes the basic setup of the Plug-in-Hybrid (hybrid model) and swaps in a bigger battery that can also be charged externally, at the moment Kia is yet to open up on mileage, but it claims The Sportage PHEV’s 13.8-kWh lithium-polymer battery can provide an electric-only driving range of up to 32 miles before the engine starts, and that the car is powered by a 7.2-kW onboard charger and 240-volt Level 2 charger. Will be connected Which will also be able to charge the battery in two hours or less.
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