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On sale in the UK: 2012 (estimate)
Engine: Three electric motors, 107bhp total
Transmission: Five-speed automatic, front-wheel drive
Performance: 10.0secs 0-60mph (est), 88mph
How heavy / made of? na/steel
How big (length/width/height in mm)? 4350/1840/1730
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CAR's rating

Rated 3 out of 53

Handling

Rated 3 out of 53

Performance

Rated 2 out of 52

Usability

Rated 4 out of 54

Feelgood factor

Rated 4 out of 54

Readers' rating

Rated 4 out of 54

Kia Sportage FCEV (2007) CAR review

By the CAR road test team

First Drives

04 December 2007 15:16

What is a FCEV?

It stands for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle, and this Sportage SUV is Kia’s latest attempt at a hydrogen-powered car. This technology has been the talk of the industry for the last decade as the ultimate in eco-friendly motoring.

Most experts thought production cars were another ten to 15 years away, as sky-high development costs and a lack of accessible filling stations were the stumbling blocks. However, Honda recently announced it would sell a £50,000 fuel cell saloon from next year in America and Japan, so all car makers are now re-assessing their plans.

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