Trims and Powertrain

The all-wheel-drive Sportage PHEV is made in two trims: X-Line and X-Line Prestige. Both are fitted with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and electric motors to form a plug-in hybrid powertrain producing 268 horsepower. The gear changes are managed by a six-speed automatic transmission.

The 13.8 kWh battery requires about two hours to charge at 240 volts and provides a 34-mile all-electric driving range. The EPA-estimated combined fuel economy is 36 mpg. With trailer brakes, this model can tow up to 2,000 pounds. Cargo space starts at 34.5 cubic feet and expands to 65.5 cubic feet behind the first row.

Standard Features

The well-equipped X-Line receives remote start, heated front seats, a hands-free liftgate, a panoramic sunroof with a power sunshade, SynTex leatherette upholstery, and a ten-way power driver's seat. It also has dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, automatic LED headlights, heated power side mirrors with integrated turn signals, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, rear air conditioning vents, a dual-level cargo floor, LED cabin lighting, rear privacy glass, wireless device charging, USB ports, and 19-inch alloy wheels.

The X-Line Prestige is made superior with heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated rear outboard seats, an eight-way power front passenger seat, a driver's memory system, a head-up display, power-folding side mirrors, LED fog lights, a digital key, and solar-control windshield glass.

Advanced Driver Aids and Safety Technology

The 2026 Sportage PHEV comes with a suite of advanced driver-assistance systems, including forward collision avoidance (with car, pedestrian, cyclist detection and junction turning), lane-keeping assist, lane-following assist, lane departure warning, blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, driver attention warning, safe exit warning, front and rear parking sensors, and automatic high beams. The X-Line Prestige adds upgraded forward collision avoidance (with direct oncoming detection and avoidance), blind-spot collision avoidance assist, side parking sensors, reverse parking collision avoidance, highway driving assist, a surround-view monitor, and a blind-spot view monitor. The standard supporting safety equipment includes airbags, stability control, traction control, hill-start assist control, and a rearview monitor.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Kia’s Connected Car Navigation Cockpit is accessed through a 12.3-inch center touchscreen, which is integrated into a curved panoramic display in the X-Line Prestige. Both trims have wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming, SiriusXM satellite radio, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and access to Kia Connect for vehicle monitoring, emergency support, over-the-air updates, and remote services. Navigation is standard in the X-Line Prestige. The six-speaker sound system is upgraded to an eight-speaker Harman Kardon arrangement in the higher trim.