Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Kia unveiled the 2023 Sportage PHEV, the latest electrified model to join its lineup. As the longest running nameplate from the Kia brand, the Sportage underwent its most significant change to date as the fifth generation was unveiled in November 2021. kWh battery and targeted all-electric range (AER) of 32 miles.

PHEV 273

PHEV Kia Miles Standards 273

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

A Kia Optima Hybrid ( earlier post ) driven by hypermiler Wayne Gerdes and his colleague Chris Bernius set a new Guinness World Record for the lowest fuel consumption in a hybrid gasoline vehicle while driving through all 48 adjoining US states. Earlier post.). mpg US (3.64 mpg, which the Optima Hybrid exceeded by 23%.

Kia 294

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Hybrid 294

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

To maximize fuel economy, selecting the Normal drive mode is key to equaling or besting the EPA rating of 30 mpg city/34 highway/32 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. One capable choice under hood.

Hyundai 52

Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52