Features

The facelifted 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid range is here at Nelson Kia and introduces a host of enhancements in design, technology, and performance, tailored for the New Zealand market.

Powertrain & Performance

Enhanced Hybrid System: The 1.6L turbocharged petrol engine, paired with a 47.7kW electric motor, now delivers a combined output of approximately 231 horsepower (169kW), offering improved acceleration and efficiency.

Transmission: Equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, providing smooth and responsive gear shifts.
Drive Options: Available in both Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) configurations, catering to diverse driving preferences.

Terrain Mode (AWD models): Selectable modes including Snow, Mud, and Sand enhance traction and stability across various terrains.

Regenerative Braking: Features paddle shifter-controlled regenerative braking, allowing drivers to adjust braking intensity for optimal energy recovery.

Interior & Technology


Curved Dual Displays: A panoramic curved display integrates dual 12.3-inch screens for the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system, offering a seamless and modern interface.

Kia's Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC): Provides over-the-air updates, voice recognition, and integration with Kia Connect services for enhanced connectivity.

Wireless Smartphone Integration: Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto eliminate the need for cables, ensuring a clutter-free environment.

Head-Up Display (HUD): An available 10-inch HUD projects essential driving information directly onto the windshield, aiding driver focus and safety. (Available on X-Line models only)

Safety & Driver Assistance

Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2): Combines adaptive cruise control with lane-centering and lane-change assist for semi-autonomous highway driving.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): Includes features like Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Direct Oncoming Detection, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist.

Surround View Monitor: Provides a 360-degree view around the vehicle, facilitating easier parking and maneuvering in tight spaces.

Design & Comfort

Exterior Styling: Features a reimagined front end with vertically stacked headlights, a redesigned grille, and updated LED taillight graphics, aligning with Kia's evolving design language.

Interior Refinements: The cabin boasts improved ambient lighting, streamlined air vents, and a new two-spoke steering wheel, enhancing the overall aesthetic and comfort.

Seating Options: Offers synthetic leather seats with unique tread pattern stitching in the X-Line trim, along with available heated front and rear seats for added comfort.

Noise Reduction: Incorporates additional sound-deadening materials and a two-way damper in the front-wheel strut to minimize road noise, ensuring a quieter ride.

Visit us at Nelson Kia to test drive the new Sportage HEV Earth today and experience the future of driving.