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Kia keeps diesel Sorento, Sportage, and Carnival in Australia despite EV push, citing demand and NVES compliance.
Kia Australia confirms it will keep diesel engines in the Sorento, Sportage, and Carnival despite expanding hybrid and plug-in hybrid options, citing strong customer demand.
The move contrasts with Hyundai’s diesel phase-out but aligns with ongoing diesel availability from Toyota and GWM.
Kia plans to meet Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) by using electric vehicle sales to offset higher-emission diesel models, though current EV sales are below target.
The diesel-powered Tasman ute remains compliant until 2026.
Other brands continue offering diesel, with GWM introducing a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel and Toyota exploring hydrogen fuel-cell technology for the future.
Kia mantiene el diesel Sorento, Sportage y Carnival en Australia a pesar del impulso del EV, citando la demanda y el cumplimiento de NVES.