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Kia introduces 5th-generation Sportage SUV; gasoline, diesel, HEV, PHEV

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Kia has presented the fifth-generation Kia Sportage SUV. Developed on a new architecture, the all-new Sportage will offer gasoline and diesel powertrains at market launch later this year, followed by hybrid-electric (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models. From launch, a 1.6-liter 265 N·m) torque. The new R2.0-liter

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Kia Seltos diesel variants get manual transmission. Check how much they cost

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Kia decided to introduce its 6-speed manual transmission unit in diesel variants days after Hyundai launched Creta facelift SUV. ₹12 12 lakh” data-item-target-url=”/auto/cars/kia-launches-manual-transmission-for-diesel-variants-priced-from-rs-12-lakh-41705639535752.html” litre diesel engine.

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Kia unveils upgraded Sportage with diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain

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In Germany, Kia Motors revealed the upgraded Kia Sportage, introducing a range of enhancements to the brand’s European and global best-seller. The Sportage’s advanced new EcoDynamic+ 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain ( earlier post ) is the first to be launched as part of the brand’s global powertrain electrification strategy.

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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

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Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). liter diesel engine. km/l (6.13

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Kia EV9 wins, Fisker franchises, Tesla tops BYD, leather in EVs: The Week in Reverse

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billion fine for diesel emissions cheating? The Kia EV9 is Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2024. Which EVs made the tax-credit shortlist in 2024? Which company faced a $1.7 This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 5, 2024.

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Kia announces new platform and powertrain details for next-generation Sorento; hybrid, GDI and diesel; PHEV to come

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Kia Motors Corporation revealed details of the next-generation Sorento’s new platform and powertrains. The latest Sorento will be the first SUV to be based on Kia’s new platform when production commences later this year. liter Smartstream diesel engine, producing 202 ps and 440 N·m torque. diesel engine.

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Kia EV9 review, Tesla at 5M, free Hyundai charger, EV battery degradation: The Week in Reverse

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Which automaker this week said it’s done with diesels, worldwide? In a first drive of the 2024 Kia EV9, in prototype form. And is a “battery EV” or a “plug-in EV” the one without a tailpipe?

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