Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Kia unveiled the 2023 Sportage PHEV, the latest electrified model to join its lineup. kWh battery and targeted all-electric range (AER) of 32 miles. 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.

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. Kia’s 48 state challenge was completed in 14 days driving an average of 564 miles per day.

Kia 294

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Hybrid 294

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

In 514 miles of 75-percent highway/25-percent city driving, we averaged 38 mpg; on one highway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in the Normal drive mode, we achieved 42.9 These are attractive economy numbers, and if you commute 50 miles daily, you will use about a gallon to a gallon-and-half of unleaded.

Hyundai 52

Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52