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No spare Sportage Hybrid EX
My 2023 EX Hybrid has a spare, although it is one of those "doughnut" spares. That is one of the features that led me to choose that trim level rather than the FWD LX. It looks like there is enough room to put a full-size spare in the compartment under the cargo area. The LX probably has the same body, it is just that they left out the spare to save cost and to save weight for better mileage.
I live in a remote area, with spotty cell service and need a spare, although I hope I never need to use it. A car with no spare was not an option for me.
There are places where you can buy spares. Search on-line.
No spare is one reason I ruled out the Honda CRV Hybrid. Not only no spare, but no room to put one.
Wayne
I live in a remote area, with spotty cell service and need a spare, although I hope I never need to use it. A car with no spare was not an option for me.
There are places where you can buy spares. Search on-line.
No spare is one reason I ruled out the Honda CRV Hybrid. Not only no spare, but no room to put one.
Wayne
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Im in the process of buying 2024 sportage hybrid lx what size wheel did you buy and was it off a kia or hyudai model ? Im concerned about bolt pattern and bore not effecting awd.I bought a brand new wheel With a Goodyear temporary tire on ebay for $200, shipping was included. I then purchased the carry bag from Modern Spare. I was not going to pay $500 plus $48 shipping from Modern Spare for a spare tire and wheel. I already have a 'gorilla wrench' and jack, so didn't need those. Saved myself about $288. I don't mind not having a spare around town here, but I don't want to be without one on a trip. Sure, we have road side assistance, but if you're stuck on the side of a highway, how long are you going to have to wait for help to arrive? I'll just throw it into the back when I go on a trip, even a short trip.
I made a deal on 2024 sportage hybrid lx per the window sticker comes with a spare. Per sales person kia was getting a lot of pushback so they started to add the spare not sure when but it must have been done recently. Car is a dealer swap so look and report back.Im in the process of buying 2024 sportage hybrid lx what size wheel did you buy and was it off a kia or hyudai model ? Im concerned about bolt pattern and bore not effecting awd.
Took delivery on 2024 sportage hybrid lx it came with donut spare.I made a deal on 2024 sportage hybrid lx per the window sticker comes with a spare. Per sales person kia was getting a lot of pushback so they started to add the spare not sure when but it must have been done recently. Car is a dealer swap so look and report back.
MY 2024 Sportage came a doughnut spare. The dealer said that the spare tire well would not fit a full size spare. I do not like doughnut spares so I had alocal tire shop pull my 18 inch rimmed tire to see if a full size spare would fit. And yes it did so he ordered a plain 18 inch rim and a matching tire. So now I feel better with a full size spare especially on long trips. I hope that this helps.The well in the cargo area seems to be big enough to handle a doughnut. Has anyone experimented with this situation. I don’t like being on the road in the boonies with no spare.
The well in the cargo area seems to be big enough to handle a doughnut. Has anyone experimented with this situation. I don’t like being on the road in the boonies with no spare.
The well in the cargo area seems to be big enough to handle a doughnut. Has anyone experimented with this situation. I don’t like being on the road in the boonies with no spare.
Only the Plug-in Hybrids do not come with any type of spare due to the battery and electrical equipment in that space.
Used to be LX was without a spare, too. But not sure about 24’s.
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I bought my Kia Sportage Hybrid GT Line 2 months ago. I have fought with the dealer about the fact they gave me a space saver tyre when I was promised a full spare. They have denied this and told me it is due to it being too heavy for the battery. Like my arse isn't heavier??? Anyway, I am looking to get a spare and was wondering if anyone has any good recommendations.