Kia Launches Updated Niro and New Sportage PHEV in Israel
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago
What happened
Kia's Israeli importer Telecar launched the facelifted Niro hybrid and a new Sportage plug-in hybrid, featuring updated designs and enhanced powertrains. The Niro offers two trims starting at 177,000 shekels, while the Sportage PHEV is priced at 220,000 shekels with improved performance and a comprehensive feature set. Both models maintain high safety ratings but lack child reminder sensors.
- 01Kia launched facelifted Niro hybrid and new Sportage PHEV in Israel through importer Telecar.
- 02Niro updates include refreshed design, stronger hybrid powertrain, and two trim levels priced from 177,000 shekels.
- 03Sportage PHEV offers 288 hp, 68 km electric range, priced at 220,000 shekels with one trim level.
- 04Niro hybrid fuel efficiency slightly decreased but power increased to 138 hp combined.
- 05Sportage PHEV dropped all-wheel drive, improved acceleration to 7.5 seconds to 100 km/h.
- 06Both models scored 7 out of 8 in Israeli Ministry of Transport safety ratings, lacking child reminder sensors.
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