The Kia Hybrid Car Range
Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid | SUV & People Mover
A new breed of hybrid.
Become the centaur of attention and go beyond fuel savings with the Kia hybrid and plug-in hybrid range, with its turbo charged performance and a refined driving experience tuned right here in Australia.
Discover which hybrid beast best meets your needs.
Kia Hybrid Fuel Efficiency
By seamlessly switching between electric & petrol power and cleverly reclaiming energy when available, Kia hybrid cars provide efficiency that makes every litre go further whether you are commuting or enjoying your holiday road trip.
| Sportage Hybrid | Sorento Hybrid | Carnival Hybrid | Sorento Plug-in Hybrid | |
| Fuel Consumption - Combined^ | 4.9L/100km (FWD) 5.3L/100km (AWD) | 5.4L/100km (FWD) 5.7L/100km (AWD) | 5.8L/100km | 1.6L/100km |
Kia Sportage
Turbo Hybrid
5 Seat Mid-size SUV
Underneath its animalistic exterior resides the thumping heart of a beast. With an aggressive stance and a turbo hybrid engine powering both AWD and FWD models, the Sportage strikes the perfect balance of efficiency and power.
Kia Sorento
Turbo Hybrid
7 Seat Large SUV
Capable, commanding, captivating. With turbo charged power, Australian-tuned ride & handling and intuitive control, it's built to roam the urban jungle and beyond. Available in both FWD & AWD to suit your instincts.
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
7 Seat Large SUV
A new breed of Sorento Hybrid, with the flexibility of charging when you want. This large Plug-in Hybrid family SUV delivers peak performance, exceptional comfort and remarkable fuel efficiency with every ride.
Kia Carnival Turbo Hybrid
8 Seat People Mover
Introducing the leader of the Hybrid pack. This Grand Utility Vehicle delivers confident power, smooth SUV-like driving dynamics plus tremendous space and efficiency - make zero compromises with Australia's best-selling People Mover.
How do Kia hybrids work?
When driving at moderate speed
When cruising, hybrids are powered mainly by the combustion engine – as this is where the combustion engine works most efficiently. Depending on the driving condition (road gradient, engine load) the vehicle may seamlessly transition between petrol and electric power at speeds of up to 120kph.
Under hard acceleration
When you have your foot down firmly on the accelerator pedal, both the combustion engine and electric motor work together to maximise the power output to the wheels. This is thanks to the clever transmission, which combines the torque output of each powertrain at the same time.
When braking or cruising
Whenever you apply the brakes or take your foot off the accelerator pedal, hybrid cars do two things: they stop feeding power to the wheels and use the power of the rotating wheels to recuperate energy while slowing down the car. This produces electricity which is used to recharge the battery for later use. This is known as regenerative braking.
More reasons to choose Kia
Tuned in Australia
Extensive ride and handling localisation program ensure all Kias are fine-tuned right here on our roads to suit our driving conditions.
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^Fuel consumption figures are based on ADR81/02 test results (same as NEDC defined by UNECE R101/01). They are useful in comparing the fuel consumption of different vehicles. They may not be the fuel consumption achieved in practice. This will depend on traffic and road conditions and how the vehicle is driven.
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