Final Up to date on: fifth July 2025, 01:09 am
- 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV pricing begins at $40,490[1]
- Refreshed X-Line and X-Line Status fashions mix consolation and energy
- “Opposites United” design philosophy takes on a extra assured and refined type with Kia’s LED star map lighting and distinctive amber DRLs
- New X-Line trim now out there in 1.6T Plug-in Hybrid
Immediately, Kia America introduced pricing on the refreshed 2026 Sportage PHEV. With a refined exterior design accompanied by ultramodern inside know-how, the 2026 Sportage PHEV is offered in two well-equipped AWD variants.

A Cabin Designed for Seamless Connectivity, Final Consolation, and On a regular basis Comfort
Accompanying the fashionable and rugged exterior, the cutting-edge cabin on the X-Line Status boasts a 12.3-inch full Digital TFT Cluster + 12.3-inch ccNC Navigation system, out there head-up show and a number of USB-C ports. Modern accent trim with decreased smudging, ambient lighting design, and out there leather-trimmed seating create a premium area loaded with know-how and luxury.
- Linked Automobile Navigation Cockpit (ccNC): 12.3-inch ccNC Lite plus OTA (Over-the-air updates) w/ commonplace wi-fi Apple CarPlay[2] and Android Auto[3]
- Digital Key 2.0[4]: Permits for keyless entry and allows you to share your keys nearly with household and buddies by way of the Kia Entry app
- Head-up Show[5]: Accessible 10-inch show initiatives Superior Driver Help Methods (ADAS), automobile info, and turn-by-turn instructions for Navigation, Apple CarPlay[2] and Android Auto[3]
- New Digital Options and Providers out there by way of Kia Join[6] elevates the possession expertise with streaming music, private system connectivity with an onboard Wi-Fi Hotspot, and even permits the proprietor to customise the infotainment expertise with their favourite NBA crew to showcase their crew spirit. Accessible by way of the Kia Join Retailer, these options permit prospects to personalize their automotive and supply the power so as to add extra options by way of OTA updates.
Superior Driver Help Methods[7]
Accessible and commonplace ADAS techniques assist to create a extra nice driving expertise.
Customary ADAS techniques:
- Ahead Collision-Avoidance Help: Auto Emergency Braking with Pedestrian, Bicycle owner, and Automobile Detection is designed to make use of sensors and a digicam to scan the street forward for potential hazards and is designed to routinely apply brakes when a possible collision is detected.
- Customary Ahead & Reverse Parking Distance Warning: Helps detect obstacles and pedestrians in entrance and rear.
- Arms-On Detection: Makes use of capacitive contact sensors to detect whether or not the motive force’s palms are on the steering wheel. Extra out there ADAS know-how within the 2026 Sportage PHEV in upgraded X-Line and X-Line Status fashions.
- Ahead Collision-Avoidance Help 2: Auto Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian, Bicycle owner, and Automobile Detection is designed to detect a automobile, powered two-wheeler, pedestrian or bike owner forward and warn the motive force of a doable collision in sure conditions.
- Freeway Driving Help 2 (HDA2): HDA2 is designed to regulate the pace of the automobile when driving on restricted/managed entry highways and freeways.
Powertrain
- Sportage PHEV: 1.6-liter turbo gasoline direct injection (GDI) and 72kW motor
What’s New
- Turbo Plug-in Hybrid
- 268 HP (+7HP) enchancment resulting from a extra highly effective electrical motor with output rising from 66.9 kw to 72 kw
- Cease Help Management (SAC)
- Full cease succesful when holding left paddle shifter
- Lively regenerative braking (Auto) based mostly on street circumstances and navigation
Click on beneath for extra details about the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV:
* Choose trims of the 2025 all-electric EV6 and EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV fashions), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV fashions), and Telluride are assembled in america from U.S. and globally sourced elements.
1 MSRP excludes vacation spot and dealing with, taxes, title, license charges, choices and retailer prices. Precise costs set by retailer and will fluctuate.
2 Apple® and Apple CarPlay® are emblems of Apple, Inc., registered within the U.S. and different nations. Apple CarPlay® runs in your smartphone mobile knowledge service. Regular knowledge charges will apply.
3 Car person interface is a product of Google and its phrases and privateness statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play retailer and an Android appropriate smartphone working Android 4.0 Lollipop or increased. Knowledge plan charges apply. Android, Android Auto, and Google Play are emblems of Google LLC or its associates.
4 Kia Digital Key 2 Contact requires an eligible Kia Join subscription and a appropriate sensible system with an lively knowledge plan. Regular mobile service charges could apply when utilizing a sensible system.
5 Distracted driving can lead to the lack of automobile management. When working a automobile, by no means use a automobile system that takes your focus away from secure automobile operation.
6 Buy/lease of sure 2026 Kia automobiles with Kia Join features a complimentary 3-year subscription ranging from new automobile retail sale/lease date as recorded by the seller. After your complimentary 3-year Kia Join subscription expires, continued entry to the total suite of Kia Join providers out there in your Kia would require a paid subscription on the then-current subscription charge or your use of sure Kia Join options could instantly terminate. Use of Kia Join is topic to settlement to the Kia Join Privateness Coverage (out there at house owners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and Phrases of Service (out there at house owners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html). Complimentary Kia Join subscription is transferable to subsequent proprietor throughout the unique Kia Join service time period. Solely use Kia Join when secure to take action. Kia Join could presently be unavailable for 2026 or newer automobiles bought or bought in Massachusetts; please see the Kia Proprietor’s Portal for updates on availability. Kia Entry with Kia Join app is offered from the Apple App Retailer or Google Play retailer. Kia America, Inc. reserves the proper to vary or discontinue Kia Join at any time with out prior notification or incurring any future obligation. Message and knowledge charges could apply. Mobile and GPS protection is required to make use of most options. Kia Join options could fluctuate by mannequin, mannequin yr, and trim stage. Options, specs, and costs are topic to vary. For extra on particulars and limitations, go to www.kia.com or your approved Kia seller. Apple and App Retailer are registered emblems of Apple Inc. Google and its associated emblems are emblems of Google LLC or its associates.
7 Advances driver help techniques aren’t substitutes for secure driving and will not detect all objects across the automobile. All the time drive safely and use warning.
8 No system, regardless of how superior, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving circumstances. All the time drive safely.
9 Towing required extra tools. See Proprietor’s Guide for towing capability, extra instruction and warning. All the time use warning whereas towing.
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