The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid compact SUV, offered in LX, S (new), EX, X-Line (new), and SX-Prestige trim levels, is powered by a 1.6-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine combined with a 47.7kW motor delivering 232 horsepower with a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 2,000 lb towing capacity. The 2027 Sportage Hybrid is expected Summer 2026.The Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Sportage, available in LX, EX, SX, SX-Prestige, X-Line, and X-Pro Prestige trims, has a 187 horsepower 2.5-liter I-4 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and a 2500 lb. towing capacity. The Sportage PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) comes in X-Line and X-Line Prestige trims and has a 1.6-liter turbo gasoline direct injection combined with a 72kW motor through a 6-speed automatic transmission delivering 268 horsepower and a 2000 lb. towing capacity.
