Question 1

Which Kia plug-in hybrids are sold new in the Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

The Sportage and the Sorento, both with a 288 hp 1.6 T-GDi and a six-speed automatic. The Sorento is always four-wheel drive, with six or seven seats, while the Sportage plug-in comes with front- or four-wheel drive.

Question 2

Kia Sportage Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid: which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

The Hybrid, with 239 hp, charges itself and needs no charging point. The Plug-in adds power and covers short daily trips on electricity, but since 2026 a plug-in of 1–50 g/km pays the full road tax on its weight, which its battery raises.

Question 3

What engines do the new Kia Niro and Seltos hybrids have?

Accepted Answer

The Niro has a 138 hp 1.6 GDi hybrid, in ComfortLine, DynamicLine and DynamicPlusLine trims. The Seltos uses a 1.6 GDi hybrid with 154 hp, or 178 hp as an X-Line Advanced.

Question 4

Does a new Kia hybrid pay BPM in the Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the BPM is included in the list price and follows each version's WLTP CO₂, so the plug-ins, with their low official figures, pay less than the hybrids. Road tax adds no fuel surcharge for these petrol-based cars.

New Kia hybrid cars in the Netherlands

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid 288pk AT6 GT-PlusLine

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid 288pk AT6 GT-Line

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid 288pk AT6 DynamicPlusLine

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid 288pk AT6 DynamicLine

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid 288pk AT6 ComfortLine

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid 288pk AT6 Black Edition Advanced

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid 288pk AT6 Black Edition

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid 288pk AT6 AWD GT-PlusLine

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid 288pk AT6 AWD GT-Line

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid 288pk AT6 AWD DynamicPlusLine