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The Kia Sportage is better than ever after a facelift from 2018 and various updates. Therefore, we took the opportunity to add the latest addition to the area of 2.0 CRDI 48V (or mild hybrid) in the flagship-GT-Line S-Trim.
We drove it at two locations – first near the European production facility of Kia in Zilina, Slovakia and later on the streets of the British streets.
Unusually, Kia has decided to combine his Ecodynamics+ Mild Hybrid system with a diesel engine and not with a gasoline.
The new mild hybrid starter generator unit (MHSG) changes seamlessly between the modes “Motor” and “Generator”.
In the ‘motor “mode, the (0.44 kWh) 48-volt-lithium-ion battery also gives the engine to the engine and reduces emissions. Brake under the delay or overload in the direction of an intersection or descent changes MHSG in the “Generator” mode, whereby the energy is recovered to recharge the battery as part of the battery.
In theory, the moving stop and start function enables the diesel engine to switch off when it is not underload and restart immediately when the accelerator pedal is pressed.
The new drive train is combined with an all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission, which can be left to its own devices or you can manually change with the paddles behind the steering wheel.
It is not a slouch with 182 hp, which sets it at a time of 0 to 60 miles per hour of 9.2 seconds and a maximum speed of 125 km/h, while fuel consumption is 48.7 MPG and the CO2 emissions 152 g /km is.
External change in the latest sports are subtle, but for recording there is a newly designed front bumper with new fog lights, an optimized tiger nose-cooler grill, new LED headlights and running lights during the day, while silver and rear ski plates are painted on higher specifications models adjusted.
There is now a C-shaped LED light signature on the back and the reversing lamp is integrated in the new rear bumper, with longer reflectors below and additional chrome.
There are also new light metal wheel designs and colors, while the GT-Line specification and higher unique details such as a rear diffuser for two exhibities receive.
The optimizations inside include a new steering wheel as well as a revised driver strument cluster and air conditioning control, while GT-line and GT-line models with new black leather seat cladding with red accents are available.
So far so well, but how does the mild hybrid drive do?
To be fair, similar to a regular sport. It is easy to drive and surprisingly dynamic on the street. The engine feels powerful enough with a lot of grunts with medium range, which makes it ideal for the cruise and rolling in the city.
During the movement, we were not aware that the engine had turned it off for a few seconds. We also had trouble closing the alleged fuel consumption in everyday driving.
If you consider that our test car would bring you back £ 34,545 (the cheapest mild hybrid in the area is £ 32,545), we ask ourselves whether it is worth the additional effort.
Why? As part of the update, Kia also replaced the old 1.7-liter diesel with a 1.6-liter unit of 134 hp, which is up to 54.3 MPG with CO2 emissions of 137 g/km GT-Line -Trimm can return and costs just below 30,000 GBP. If you do not want to pay £ 30,000, you can use an author comparison page and receive good business for around £ 260 per month.
The mild hybrid is therefore a step in the right direction of electrification, but we are not convinced that the performance/efficiency via the standalone 2.0-liter diesel is worth the additional money because the 1.6 CRDI, They look like the sweetness in the range of the diesel front.
Nevertheless, the Kia Sportage is still one of the best medium -sized SUVs in its class. Tav it affordable, spacious, safe, comfortable, entertaining and well built. It is also blessed with a generous seven -year guarantee. No wonder that it is Kia’s best -selling car in Great Britain with a big lead.
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