Can you post a picture and a link to the listing?
Is he getting the Sorento because it’s bigger?
What I noticed about that hybrid is that it is turbocharged. I wonder why??
I guess more power out of a little 4 cyl. engine......Plus it has to propel more weight since it has 3 rows of seats.
The 1.6L non turbo engine would not stand a chance in that vehicle. The turbo will provide the power at the expense of fuel economy.
I think it is bit more nuanced than that. Turbos don't cost (significant) mpg until you need the power. Unlike larger engines that have an mpg hit no matter how driven (overly broad generalization admittedly - Corvettes are one notable exception). Normal driving conditions turbos are not needed (other than very small underpowered cars not sold in this country). That said, they may encourage more enthusiastic driving.
Oh, I agree with you. Turbos do not suck gas until you start to spool it up and ask for more power.
Turbos have come a long way since the Chrysler minivan and the Mitsubishi V-6 was not a dream engine either.
It makes sense. That small engine would probably cause engine wear overtime. I would get one but it seems more expensive than a Niro. I think the Sportage Hybrid also has a turbo.
Oh, I think the 1.6L turbo will do just fine. That is some serious power when the turbo kicks in.
I experienced similar with my Niro, however, my new '23 Sportage Hybrid is averaging about 3 MPG under the mark with careful driving. Hopefully it'll improve with some miles. It's rated for 38/38/38, and I'm getting around 35, according to the computer. When I top it off, I'll see how accurate that is.
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With my Niro, the dash display was eternally optimistic. Remember mine was the PHEV: mine could be off by 10 MPG or more. It might show 135 MPG, but my Fuelly calculation would 125. That's about an 8% difference. Your 35 might be 32.2 at the same percentage. Then again, on occasion the computer did come close, or the actual calculation was higher. But it was usually the car was too high.
35 mpg for break-in period isn't bad. Would not be at all surprising to see it go up 10% after you have 5-10K miles on it. Pls keep us postedI experienced similar with my Niro, however, my new '23 Sportage Hybrid is averaging about 3 MPG under the mark with careful driving. Hopefully it'll improve with some miles. It's rated for 38/38/38, and I'm getting around 35, according to the computer. When I top it off, I'll see how accurate that is.
My dealer gave me $25,500 trade for my '21 with 14,700 miles, and they have it listed on their website for $29,990. Original sticker was $27,305.
Used 2021 Kia Niro For Sale at Courtesy Kia | VIN: KNDCB3LC5M5488840
Used 2021 Kia Niro from Courtesy Kia in Altoona, PA, 16602. Call (814) 942-3000 for more information.
I do love the Sportage, though. It's a huge improvement over the old one. It feels very premium for the class. The turbo/hybrid combo is impressive, overall. it'll be much better for hauling things, as it has a lot of room in the back. It's silky smooth and quite, and it's hard to even hear the gas engine kick in. Even when it does, it's so smooth that I really can't even feel it. It's a big difference over the Niro. Maybe the '23 Niro will be similar.
