2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid X-Line
2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid X-Line
Pricing
Base MSRP$35,690
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 / 66.9 in. with roof rack (raised type)
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 (no sunroof designation on this row)
Rear Headroom39.1 in
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 19 alloy
Tires235/55R19
AWD / Drive SystemAWD standard
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialSynTex Premium 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 / MoonroofStandard (panoramic sunroof with power shade)
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 X-Line
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
MirrorsGloss black, power-adjustable, heated; manual fold
GrilleGloss black radiator grille with dark trim
Rear SpoilerStandard
AntennaStandard (Shark Fin Antenna)
Body MaterialUnibody
Skid Plates / CladdingGloss black 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
Other Available OptionsNone selected — trim-level row
Available Colors
Exterior ColorsWolf Gray, Shadow Matte Gray, Snow White Pearl
Interior ColorsBlack