2026 Kia Sportage HEV

At a Glance

Drive Types FWD, AWD
Engines 1.6l I4 HEV T, 1.6l I4 PHEV T, 2.5l I4
Transmissions A6, A8
Fuel Economy 23-42 (city), 26-44 (highway)
EV MPGe 88 (city), 79 (highway)

Official Word:

The 2026 Kia Sportage compact SUV debuted today at the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) with an extensive list of enhancements in design, innovation, technology and convenience. As Kia's longest running nameplate, the Sportage undergoes its most significant change since the fifth-generation model launched almost three years ago. The 2026 Sportage delivers more of everything for today's savvy, adventurous and eco-conscious consumers across three distinct powertrain variants - ICE, Turbo Hybrid (HEV), and Turbo Plug-in Hybrid...Read.

Model/Trim/Package EL Engine MPG VjI MSRP
Sportage LX 2 2.5l I4 (187-bhp) A8 AWD 23 / 26 / 25 45 TBD
Sportage LX 2 2.5l I4 (187-bhp) A8 FWD 25 / 33 / 28 49 TBD
Sportage HEV LX 2 1.6l I4 HEV T (227-bhp) A6 FWD 42 / 44 / 43 50 TBD
Sportage HEV S 2 1.6l I4 HEV T (227-bhp) A6 AWD 38 / 38 / 38 48 TBD
Sportage HEV EX 2 1.6l I4 HEV T (227-bhp) A6 AWD 38 / 38 / 38 51 TBD
Sportage EX 2 2.5l I4 (187-bhp) A8 AWD 23 / 26 / 25 48 TBD
Sportage EX 2 2.5l I4 (187-bhp) A8 FWD 25 / 33 / 28 52 TBD
Sportage SX 2 2.5l I4 (187-bhp) A8 FWD 25 / 33 / 28 52 TBD
Sportage SX Prestige 2 2.5l I4 (187-bhp) A8 AWD 23 / 26 / 25 48 TBD
Sportage HEV SX Prestige 2 1.6l I4 HEV T (227-bhp) A6 AWD 38 / 38 / 38 51 TBD
Sportage SX Prestige 2 2.5l I4 (187-bhp) A8 FWD 25 / 33 / 28 52 TBD
Sportage PHEV X-Line 2 1.6l I4 PHEV T (261-bhp) A6 AWD 36 / 35 / 35 47 TBD
Sportage X-Line 2 2.5l I4 (187-bhp) A8 AWD 23 / 26 / 25 48 TBD
Sportage HEV X-Line 2 1.6l I4 HEV T (227-bhp) A6 AWD 38 / 38 / 38 51 TBD
Sportage PHEV X-Line Prestige 2 1.6l I4 PHEV T (261-bhp) A6 AWD 36 / 35 / 35 47 TBD
Sportage X-Pro Prestige 2 2.5l I4 (187-bhp) A8 AWD 23 / 30 / 26 45 TBD