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Kia Sportage Hybrid

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Available trims

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  • LX FWD
    Starts at
    $28,790
    MPG
    42 City / 44 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Warranty
    120 month/100,000 miles
    Engine
    Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • LX AWD
    Starts at
    $30,590
    MPG
    38 City / 38 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Warranty
    120 month/100,000 miles
    Engine
    Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive
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  • EX AWD
    Starts at
    $32,590
    MPG
    38 City / 38 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Warranty
    120 month/100,000 miles
    Engine
    Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive
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  • SX-Prestige AWD
    Starts at
    $37,790
    MPG
    38 City / 38 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Warranty
    120 month/100,000 miles
    Engine
    Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive
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Notable features

  • Five-seat compact SUV
  • Standard 187-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions available
  • X-Pro “off-road” trims

The good & the bad

The good

  • Stylish, high-quality interior
  • Excellent outward visibility
  • Outstanding comfort front and rear
  • Smooth ride
  • Right balance of touch controls and physical buttons

The bad

  • Underpowered, overstressed base engine (gas-only)
  • Transmission doesn’t like to kick down
  • X-Pro trims more about looks than capability
  • Polarizing looks
  • All-terrain tires make lots of noise at highway speeds (X-Pro Prestige)

Expert 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid review

Our expert's take
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After a redesign for 2023 and minor updates for 2024, Kia’s Sportage compact SUV enters the 2025 model year with few changes. For 2025, the EX trim will offer a Premium Package and the X-Line and X-Pro trims add dark exterior trim. Prices are also up slightly; the 2025 Kia Sportage starts at $28,565, up from the 2024 model’s $28,865 base price (all prices include $1,375 destination).

Related: Kia Expands 2023 Sportage Lineup With New Plug-In Hybrid

For 2025, the newly available Premium Package adds a panoramic moonroof and smart power liftgate. Other changes for the new model year include additional standard dark-toned exterior trim for the X-Line and X-Pro trims, such as gloss black on the front and rear bumpers, as well as side sills; the X-Line also gets gloss-black alloy wheels, and both trims get additional black badges.

The Sportage’s powertrains carryover for 2025. Power comes from a 187-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine or two hybrid powertrains, each based on a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder. The hybrid makes 227 hp combined, while the plug-in hybrid makes a total of 261 hp; the PHEV has 34 miles of electric-only driving range. Front- and all-wheel drive are available.

While official figures for the 2025 model are not yet available, the base FWD variant of the 2024 Sportage is good for an EPA-estimated 25/33/28 mpg city/highway/combined. The FWD hybrid is rated 42/44/43 mpg (AWD drops figures to 38/38/38 mpg), and the plug-in version has an 84 mpg-equivalent rating and 35 mpg combined rating.

Pricing and Availability

The 2025 Sportage will go on sale soon. Model-year 2025 trim-level pricing for gas, hybrid and PHEV variants is as follows:

Sportage

  • LX FWD: $28,565
  • EX FWD: $30,665
  • SX FWD: $34,165
  • SX-Prestige FWD: $36,165
  • LX AWD: $30,365
  • EX AWD: $32,465
  • X-Line AWD: $33,465
  • X-Pro AWD: $37,665
  • SX-Prestige AWD: $37,965
  • X-Pro Prestige AWD: $39,465

Sportage Hybrid

  • LX FWD: $29,965
  • LX AWD: $31,765
  • EX AWD: $33,765
  • SX-Prestige AWD: $38,965

Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

  • X-Line AWD: $41,065
  • X-Line Prestige AWD: $45,565

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2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid review: Our expert's take

After a redesign for 2023 and minor updates for 2024, Kia’s Sportage compact SUV enters the 2025 model year with few changes. For 2025, the EX trim will offer a Premium Package and the X-Line and X-Pro trims add dark exterior trim. Prices are also up slightly; the 2025 Kia Sportage starts at $28,565, up from the 2024 model’s $28,865 base price (all prices include $1,375 destination).

Related: Kia Expands 2023 Sportage Lineup With New Plug-In Hybrid

For 2025, the newly available Premium Package adds a panoramic moonroof and smart power liftgate. Other changes for the new model year include additional standard dark-toned exterior trim for the X-Line and X-Pro trims, such as gloss black on the front and rear bumpers, as well as side sills; the X-Line also gets gloss-black alloy wheels, and both trims get additional black badges.

The Sportage’s powertrains carryover for 2025. Power comes from a 187-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine or two hybrid powertrains, each based on a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder. The hybrid makes 227 hp combined, while the plug-in hybrid makes a total of 261 hp; the PHEV has 34 miles of electric-only driving range. Front- and all-wheel drive are available.

While official figures for the 2025 model are not yet available, the base FWD variant of the 2024 Sportage is good for an EPA-estimated 25/33/28 mpg city/highway/combined. The FWD hybrid is rated 42/44/43 mpg (AWD drops figures to 38/38/38 mpg), and the plug-in version has an 84 mpg-equivalent rating and 35 mpg combined rating.

Pricing and Availability

The 2025 Sportage will go on sale soon. Model-year 2025 trim-level pricing for gas, hybrid and PHEV variants is as follows:

Sportage

  • LX FWD: $28,565
  • EX FWD: $30,665
  • SX FWD: $34,165
  • SX-Prestige FWD: $36,165
  • LX AWD: $30,365
  • EX AWD: $32,465
  • X-Line AWD: $33,465
  • X-Pro AWD: $37,665
  • SX-Prestige AWD: $37,965
  • X-Pro Prestige AWD: $39,465

Sportage Hybrid

  • LX FWD: $29,965
  • LX AWD: $31,765
  • EX AWD: $33,765
  • SX-Prestige AWD: $38,965

Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

  • X-Line AWD: $41,065
  • X-Line Prestige AWD: $45,565

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Safety review

Based on the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5 out of 5
Combined side rating front seat
5 out of 5
Combined side rating rear seat
5 out of 5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5 out of 5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5 out of 5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5 out of 5
Overall side crash rating
5 out of 5
Rollover rating
4 out of 5
Side barrier rating
5 out of 5
Side barrier rating driver
5 out of 5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5 out of 5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5 out of 5
16.9%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5 out of 5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5 out of 5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5 out of 5
16.9%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Battery
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

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  • The features of sxp trim model is an exceptional value

    The features of sxp trim model is an exceptional value for the price. The interior space for a 6’3” person like myself is very comfortable, both leg and head space. Drive is very smooth for a compact SUV. Front windshield design provides great visibility. Seats are comfortable and provide excellent support. Good acceleration for its class. It’s not designed to be a sports car. The vehicle style and the Vesta Blue color is eye catching. I’ve only owned the vehicle for a week, money well spent if you’re in the market for a new vehicle. Just pick the right dealership from which to buy. Do your due diligence and enjoy the ride.
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid?

The 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid is available in 3 trim levels:

  • EX (1 style)
  • LX (2 styles)
  • SX-Prestige (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid?

The 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid offers up to 42 MPG in city driving and 44 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid reliable?

The 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid has an average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid owners.

Is the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

5.0 / 5
Based on 1 reviews
  • Comfort: 5.0
  • Interior: 5.0
  • Performance: 5.0
  • Value: 5.0
  • Exterior: 5.0
  • Reliability: 4.0

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