2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX
2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX
Pricing
Base MSRP$33,790
Destination Fee$1,495
Powertrain & Performance
Engine1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine, DOHC 16-valve CVVT with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster (hybrid application)
Displacement1.6 (1,598 cc)
Cylinder ConfigurationInline 4
Horsepower177 hp
Horsepower Peak RPM5,500 rpm
Torque195 lb-ft
Torque Peak RPM1,500-4,500
Valvetrain16V DOHC CVVT with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster
Fuel InjectionDirect Injection
Forced InductionTurbocharged
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded (87 or higher)
Fuel Tank Capacity13.7 gal
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission6-speed Automatic (hybrid, wet dual clutch)
Transmission Speeds6
Gear Ratios1st 4.639 / 2nd 2.826 / 3rd 1.841 / 4th 1.386 / 5th 1.000 / 6th 0.772 / Rev 3.385 (:1)
Final Drive Ratio3.320:1
Drive TypeAWD only
Sequential / Paddle ShiftStandard (paddle shifters)
Electrified Powertrain
Powertrain TypeHEV
Electric MotorPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (traction motor), 64 hp @ 1,800-2,100 rpm / 195 lb-ft @ 0-2,100 rpm; plus Permanent Magnet Synchronous Hybrid Starter Generator, 17.4 hp / 31.9 lb-ft
Motor LayoutSingle traction motor + hybrid starter-generator (Transmission Mounted Electric Drive — TMED)
Battery TypeLithium-ion (Pouch), 270V
Battery Capacity1.49 kWh (5.5Ah @ 270V; hybrid battery, not usable/gross-distinguished by Kia)
Total System Horsepower232 hp
Total System Torque271
Regenerative BrakingStandard (regenerative braking integrated with TMED hybrid drive system)
Fuel Economy
City35 mpg
Highway36 mpg
Combined35 mpg
Capability & Weights
Towing Capacity2,000 (with trailer brakes) / 1,653 (without)
Payload1,098–1,289
Curb Weight3,803 (min) – 3,994 (max)
GVWR5,092 (AWD)
Dimensions
Exterior Length184.4 in
Exterior Width73.4 in
Exterior Height66.1 in. without roof rails / 66.3 in. with roof rails
Wheelbase108.5 in
Front Track63.6 in
Rear Track63.9 in
Turning Diameter38.6 ft
Ground Clearance8.3 in
Interior Room
Cargo Volume (behind last row)34.5 (high cargo floor) / 39.5 (low cargo floor) — behind 2nd row
Maximum Cargo Volume65.4 (high cargo floor) / 73.7 (low cargo floor) — behind 1st row, seats folded
Seating Capacity5
Front Headroom39.6 (without sunroof) / 37.8 (with optional sunroof)
Rear Headroom39.1 (without sunroof) / 37.8 (with optional sunroof)
Front Legroom41.4 in
Rear Legroom41.3 in
Front Shoulder Room57.5 in
Rear Shoulder Room55.6 in
Front Hip Room54.8 in
Rear Hip Room53.4 in
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMcPherson strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-Link
SteeringColumn-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), 13.7:1 ratio, 2.41 turns lock-to-lock
Brakes4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Wheels7.5J x 18 alloy
Tires235/60R18
AWD / Drive SystemAWD standard
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialSynTex artificial leather
Driver Seat10-way power w/ 2-way lumbar support
Front Passenger Seat4-way manual
2nd Row Seating60/40 split fold-down bench, fold and recline
Heated SeatsStandard (front)
Steering WheelLeather-wrapped, tilt & telescopic
Climate ControlDual-zone full automatic temperature control (FATC)
Remote StartStandard, all trims
Power Liftgate/TailgateStandard
Auto-Dimming MirrorOptional (port-installed accessory — Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink, $375)
12V / USB Outlets12V power outlet (console x1, cargo x1); front USB-C (x1); rear USB-C (x2)
Sunroof / MoonroofOptional (Panoramic Sunroof Package, $1,000)
Wireless Phone ChargingStandard
Technology & Entertainment
Infotainment12.3-in touchscreen, Bluetooth, SAT, HD Radio, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (ccNC Lite)
Screen Size12.3 in
Apple CarPlay / Android AutoStandard (wireless)
Phone ConnectivityStandard — Bluetooth hands-free phone + streaming audio, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Audio System6 speakers (incl. 2 tweeters), HD Radio
Steering Wheel Audio ControlsStandard
Driver Display4.2-in TFT gauge cluster with 12.3-in LCD supervision cluster
Safety & Driver Assistance (Kia Drive Wise)
AirbagsStandard — 6 total (dual front advanced, front seat-mounted side, full-length side curtain, rear seat-mounted side)
ABSStandard
Stability ControlStandard (ESC bundle — Downhill Brake Control, Hill-start Assist, Trailer Stability Assist)
Traction ControlStandard (integrated with ESC)
Blind-Spot Collision-AvoidanceStandard (BCW)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-AvoidanceStandard (RCCA)
Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA)Standard (FCA-JT — car/pedestrian/cyclist detection + junction turning)
Automatic Emergency BrakingStandard (via FCA-JT)
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)Standard (SCC with Stop & Go)
Lane Departure WarningStandard (LDW)
Lane Keeping / Lane Following AssistStandard (LKA + LFA2)
Parking Sensors / Remote Smart Parking AssistStandard (PDW-F/R); RSPA not available on EX
Backup Camera / Surround View MonitorStandard (rearview camera w/ dynamic guidelines); SVM not available
Tire Pressure MonitorStandard (TPMS, High-Line)
Brake AssistStandard (integrated with FCA-JT autonomous emergency braking)
Rear Child Safety LocksStandard (rear door child safety locks, LATCH anchors)
Security SystemStandard — Remote keyless entry with alarm & panic function; Immobilizer; Smart Key with Push Button Start
Exterior & Lighting
HeadlightsLED projector low beam / multi-faceted reflector (MFR) high beam
Daytime Running LightsStandard (LED, amber type)
Brake LightsStandard — LED rear combination lights, LED high-mounted stop lamp
MirrorsBody-color, power-adjustable, heated; manual fold
GrilleGloss black radiator grille with silver trim
Rear SpoilerStandard
AntennaStandard (Shark Fin Antenna)
Body MaterialUnibody
Skid Plates / CladdingBody-color cladding
Warranty
Basic5 yr / 60,000 mi
Powertrain10 yr / 100,000 mi
EV / Hybrid Battery10 yr / 100,000 mi
Corrosion5 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside Assistance5 yr / 60,000 mi
Packages & Options
Package 1EX Panoramic Sunroof Package
Package 1 — IncludesPanoramic roof with LED interior lighting, black roof rails — $1,000
Other Available OptionsNone selected — trim-level row (Panoramic Sunroof Package, $1,000, available)
Available Colors
Exterior ColorsWolf Gray, Snow White Pearl
Interior ColorsBlack