Take a Closer Look at the 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid

Performance

When you’re looking for a new SUV, you want a car that doesn’t waste time accelerating, but also one that you can rely on in adverse conditions. In the 2026 Sportage Hybrid, its 1.6 liter Turbocharged 4-Cylinder and Full Parallel Hybrid System engine can generate as much as 232 horsepower, and when properly equipped, it will tow up to 2,000 lbs.. All this pop, and the Sportage Hybrid is more than capable of a charismatic ride, courtesy of seamless and slick-shifting transmission configurations. There are other performance features available for this model, such as:

• Lane Following Assist (Lane Keeping & Following Technology)
• Column-Mounted, Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
• MacPherson Struts, Gas Shock Absorbers

Technology

Designed for family and friends, the new Sportage Hybrid comes with the sorts of features that keep everyone connected. The newest model is available with the latest safety innovations from Kia, which will help you watch the road and cover your blind spots. With these amenities, a safe and intuitive ride is more than within reach — it’s an expectation. Below are a few more available technology features of this SUV:

• Downhill Brake Control
• 12.3-inch Instrument Display w/ integrated 4.2-inch TFT cluster
• 12.3-inch Touchscreen Display

Design

Spectacular looks are nothing new for Kia, and neither is in-cabin utility. With the seats folded down, you have access to 74.1 cu ft of interior volume — ideal for a family’s luggage or equipment for your hobby. It’s design concepts like these that show the Sportage Hybrid is rooted in the now and ready for the future. Check out even more of the available design features here:

• Day/Night Rearview Mirror
• Auto Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
• 60/40 Split-Folding & Reclining Rear Seats