KIA Sportage Hybrid | 2022 MY |

After recently debuting the all-new fifth generation Sportage, Kia has unveiled an electrified version of the brand’s longest running nameplate at the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS). The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid (HEV) is the third model in an ongoing cadence of eco-minded offerings guided by Kia’s global EV strategy, ‘Plan S.’ This newest Kia follows in the footsteps of the recently launched EV6 and the Sorento PHEV to serve as another example of Kia’s multiple pathways to electrification.
Arriving early next year, the Sportage Hybrid will deliver an ideal mix of fuel efficiency and power along with an abundance of room for gear. Significantly larger than the previous generation Sportage, the Hybrid will allow owners to enjoy class-leading rear seat legroom and rear cargo capacity2. The “Opposites United” design language employed on Sportage brings a bold blend of modern styling and sporty visual elements, while its interior offers the latest in technology, including an expansive list of ADAS features and dual panoramic display screens (12.3-inch instrument panel display and 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen display) for nearly 25 inches of viewing.
This Sportage’s electrified performance comes from a seamless hybrid powertrain combining a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with a 44-kilowatt motor to achieve up to 39 mpg (targeted). Together, engine and motor make 226 horsepower channeled to either the front wheels or an active all-wheel-drive system. The result is a fuel-sipping compact SUV that delivers an engaging driving experience. Underpinned by the same all-new 3rd generation “N3” platform found in the Sorento line of vehicles, the Sportage Hybrid chassis provides a rigid base to achieve:
Better driving dynamics via expanded use of hot-stamped parts and ultra-high-strength steel for increased average tensile strength and torsional stiffness Minimized road, wind, and engine noise via greater application of sound-absorbing and insulating materials
The Sportage has gone from one of the smallest SUVs in its class to one of the largest:
Overall length is 7.1 inches longer than the previous generation, with a 3.4-inch longer wheelbase
Taller and wider by a half inch compared to the previous generation
Class-leading rear legroom with 41.3 inches of room1
Best-in-Class rear cargo capacity of 39.5 cu-ft. of space1
Dual level cargo floor
The Sportage Hybrid blends performance and efficiency with an optimized powertrain:
1.6-liter turbo GDI engine
44kW permanent magnet electric motor
High-output 1.49 kWh lithium-ion battery
6-speed automatic transmission with rotary style shifter
Combined 226 horsepower (targeted)
Up to 39 mpg in FWD (targeted)
Class-leading 2,000 lb towing capacity
Active AWD is standard on EX and SX-Prestige trims, while LX is available with a choice of FWD and Active AWD
Active AWD system2 uses electro-hydraulic coupling with center-locking differential to actively distribute power between front and rear wheels depending on road and driving conditions
E-Handling uses the hybrid motor to deliver a confident driving experience
Standard paddle shifters and Drive Mode Select with ECO, Sport, Smart and Snow modes
Closely mimicking the exterior of its gas-powered counterpart, the Sportage Hybrid bears all the elements of Kia’s new “Opposites United” design philosophy, developed as part of the Kia global brand transformation, “Movement that Inspires.”
Tiger nose grille gets more technical with floating design
Distinct “boomerang” daytime running lights
Angular fenders
Crisp shoulder line
Muscular shoulders around the rear flow into futuristic “notch-shaped” taillights, which are seamlessly connected by a thin black graphic across the tailgate
Unique 17- and 18-inch HEV wheel designs
HEV badging
Inspired by high-end outdoor products, furniture, and modern architecture, the interior of the Sportage highlights a new concept for Kia, transforming the cabin into a pleasant living space, complete with near-luxury, thoughtful features:

Available dual panoramic curved display3 seamlessly connects two screens for nearly 25-inches of viewing (12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch infotainment screen)
Angular air vents
Asymmetrical console puts controls and buttons at driver’s hand with ease
Real stitching and detailed pattern on the seats create a feeling of luxury (SX-Prestige), along with animal-free leather (EX and above)
Innovative coat hanger molded behind front headrests with integrated hook for shopping bags or for organizing charging cables4
To match the high-tech interior, the Sportage Hybrid is packed with standard and available infotainment to keep drivers connected and informed of what’s going on around them:
Standard Wireless Android Auto5 and Apple CarPlay6 on all trims
Intuitive new touchpad with climate and audio controls sits beneath the infotainment screen