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← Kia Sportage · 2021-Present · NQ5

Kia Sportage NQ5

Headline trim: 1.6 T-GDi HEV — 226 bhp combined, 0-62 in 8.0s.

Kia Sportage NQ5 press photo
Verdict
A
BHP
226 bhp
0–60
8.0 s
Top speed
120 mph
MPG
49.0 mpg
Used
£20,000-£42,000

Strengths

  • Best-looking Sportage to date
  • Cabin tech excellent
  • Hybrid drivetrain well-judged

Weaknesses

  • Touch-heavy controls
  • PHEV range modest
  • Some plastics still hard

Notable tech

  • N3 platform
  • 1.6 T-GDi MHEV / HEV / PHEV
  • 6iMT / 7DCT / 6AT
  • 13.8 kWh PHEV battery — ~38 miles EV
  • Twin curved 12.3-inch displays
  • 2024 light update

Common issues

  • 8DCT/6AT hybrid shudder
  • PHEV cells early VIN
  • Touchscreen reboots
  • Lane-keep over-eager

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across NQ5's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.6 T-GDi MHEV
BHP148
Torque265 Nm
0–6010.3 s
Top116 mph
MPG42 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
Gearbox6iMT / 7DCT
1.6 T-GDi HEV
BHP226
Torque350 Nm
0–608.0 s
Top120 mph
MPG49 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
Gearbox6AT
1.6 T-GDi PHEV
BHP261
Torque350 Nm
0–608.2 s
Top120 mph
MPG201 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT