Kia revamped its Sportage crossover for 2026, giving its best-selling car a visible makeover and another much-needed tweaks. We have already got pricing for the non-hybrid Sportage, and now Kia has printed the costs for the plug-in hybrid variant.

Kia will proceed to supply the Sportage PHEV in two trims: X-Line AWD and X-Line Status AWD. The entry-level trim is simply $600 greater than the mannequin it replaces, beginning at $41,885 (all costs embody the $1,395 vacation spot cost). Nevertheless, the Status is $2,800 dearer than earlier than, with a $48,585 beginning worth.

The Status incorporates a 12.3-inch driver’s show, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, heated and vented entrance seats, a heated steering wheel, a Harman Kardon audio system with subwoofer, and extra. Each trims include dual-zone local weather management, 19-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, and a ton of security know-how.

The 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrains carry over from the 2025 mannequin, however Kia has added a extra highly effective electrical motor, making a mixed 268 horsepower, seven greater than earlier than. It’ll journey an estimated 34 miles on simply electrical energy with 2,000 kilos of towing capability.

The Remainder of the Sportage Lineup

If you’d like a non-hybrid Sportage, you’ll pay significantly much less. The entry-level Sportage LX FWD begins at $30,385, with the 187-horsepower 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine beneath the hood. The usual Sportage vary tops out on the Sportage X-Professional Status AWD. It prices $40,985 to begin, positioning it completely under the Sportage PHEV within the lineup.

The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid begins at $31,685, with the SX Status sitting on the prime quality. It prices $41,785, with the powertrain making 231 hp, 4 greater than earlier than.

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