2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid

Crossover 5 seats 4 trims Budget SUVs Under $30,000

Starting MSRP

$28,790

to $37,790

About the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid

Thinking about the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid? This crossover is seriously focused on making your daily driving easier and cheaper. With a solid 43 MPG combined, you’ll be stopping at the gas station a lot less often, especially since it happily runs on regular unleaded fuel. Power delivery feels zippy enough for merging, thanks to 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque delivered through a smooth 6-speed automatic transmission. For a vehicle with a footprint around 183.5 inches long, you get surprising space inside; that means 39.5 cubic feet of cargo room behind the rear seats for groceries or gear. Starting around $28,790, the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid hits a sweet spot of efficiency and practicality for the everyday driver.

Key Highlights

Excellent Fuel Economy

Achieving 42 MPG in the city and 44 MPG on the highway means fewer fuel stops and lower running costs for your commute.

Ample Cargo Space

With 39.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid easily swallows weekend bags or larger hauls.

Respectable Power Output

The hybrid system delivers 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, providing capable acceleration for highway passing.

Affordable Entry Price

The base LX trim starts at just $28,790, making this efficient crossover accessible right out of the gate.

Best For

Value-conscious commuters - They will appreciate the 43 MPG combined fuel economy which significantly lowers weekly operating expenses.
Urban explorers - The crossover format and 183.5-inch length make the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid easy to maneuver in tight parking situations.
Drivers needing practical space - With 41.4 inches of front leg room and 41.3 inches of rear leg room, it comfortably seats five adults.

Available Trims

Trim MSRP Drivetrain Horsepower MPG
EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
$32,590 all wheel drive 227 hp 38 mpg
LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
$28,790 front wheel drive 227 hp 43 mpg
LX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
$30,590 all wheel drive 227 hp 38 mpg
SX-Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
$37,790 all wheel drive 227 hp 38 mpg
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Features Comparison

Feature
EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
LX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
SX-Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
FeatureEX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)LX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)SX-Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
Safety (33 features)
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel
Automatic Headlights
Blind Spot Monitor — —
Brake Assist
Daytime Running Lights
Driver Attention Alert
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags
Electronic Stability Control
Engine Immobilizer
Front Fog Lights — — —
Front Head Airbags
Front Headrests2222
Front Height Adjustable Headrests
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors — —
LATCH System
LED Headlights
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt
Rear Cross Traffic Alert — —
Rear Door Child Safety Locks
Rear Head Airbags
Rear Headrests3333
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Rear Solid Disc Brakes
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Traction Control System
Engine (9 features)
Base Engine Displacement1.6 L1.6 L1.6 L1.6 L
Base Engine Typehybridhybridhybridhybrid
Camshaft TypeDouble overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Fuel Injection Type
Horsepower227 hp227 hp227 hp227 hp
Number of Cylindersinline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4
Number of Valves16161616
Torque258 lb-ft258 lb-ft258 lb-ft258 lb-ft
Variable Valve TimingVariableVariableVariableVariable
Drive Train (4 features)
Center Differential TypeLimited Slip — Limited SlipLimited Slip
Drivetrain Typeall wheel drivefront wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Transmission Type6-speed automatic6-speed automatic6-speed automatic6-speed automatic
Fuel (5 features)
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)520.6/520.6 mi.575.4/602.8 mi.520.6/520.6 mi.520.6/520.6 mi.
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)38/38 MPG42/44 MPG38/38 MPG38/38 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)38 MPG43 MPG38 MPG38 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity13.7 gal.13.7 gal.13.7 gal.13.7 gal.
Fuel Typeregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleaded
Warranty (6 features)
Basic Warranty5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty5 yr./ 100000 mi.5 yr./ 100000 mi.5 yr./ 100000 mi.5 yr./ 100000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty10 yr./ 100000 mi.10 yr./ 100000 mi.10 yr./ 100000 mi.10 yr./ 100000 mi.
EV Battery Warranty10 yr./ 100000 mi.10 yr./ 100000 mi.10 yr./ 100000 mi.10 yr./ 100000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty10 yr./ 100000 mi.10 yr./ 100000 mi.10 yr./ 100000 mi.10 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside Assistance5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Comfort & Convenience (27 features)
Adaptive Cruise Control — — —
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel
Cruise Control —
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel
Driver Assisted Parking Assist — — —
Dual Vanity Mirrors
Dual Zone Climate Control
Electric Power Steering
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling — —
Front Cupholders
Front Door Pockets
Front Parking Sensors — — —
Front Seatback Storage
Front View Camera — — —
Heated Steering Wheel — — —
Leather Steering Wheel — —
Push Button Start
Rear Cupholders
Rear Door Pockets
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Rear View Camera
Side View Camera — — —
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors — —
Wireless Charging Pad — —
In Car Entertainment (14 features)
AM/FM Stereo
Android Auto (Wired)
Apple CarPlay (Wired)
Infotainment Display12.3 in8.0 in8.0 in12.3 in
Premium Brand Stereo System — — — Harman/Kardon
Premium Speaker Brand — — — Harman/Kardon
Satellite Radio — —
Satellite Radio Trial Period3 months — — 3 months
Speaker System6668
Stereo Power — — — 400W
Subwoofer Count — — — 1
Surround Audio — — — Discrete
USB Port
USB Port with External Media Control
Power Feature (5 features)
Heated Mirrors
Keyless Entry — —
Moonroof Type — — — 1st Row Power Glass Extended
One-Touch Power Windows2112
Remote Keyless Entry — —
Frontseats (19 features)
Driver Seat HeatingMulti-level — — Multi-level
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Driver Seat Lumbar SupportPower — — Power
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments — 6-way6-way —
Driver Seat Memory Settings — — — 2
Driver Seat Power Adjustments8-way — — 8-way
Driver Seat Ventilation — — —
Front Head Room39.6 in.39.6 in.39.6 in.37.8 in.
Front Hip Room54.8 in.54.8 in.54.8 in.54.8 in.
Front Leg Room41.4 in.41.4 in.41.4 in.41.4 in.
Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Shoulder Room57.5 in.57.5 in.57.5 in.57.5 in.
Passenger Seat HeatingMulti-level — — Multi-level
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment — — —
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments4-way4-way4-way —
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments — — — 8-way
Passenger Seat Ventilation — — —
Seat Material: Cloth — —
Seat Material: Leatherette — —
Rearseats (7 features)
Folding Center Armrest
Rear Head Room39.1 in.39.1 in.39.1 in.37.8 in.
Rear Hip Room53.4 in.53.4 in.53.4 in.53.4 in.
Rear Leg Room41.3 in.41.3 in.41.3 in.41.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room55.6 in.55.6 in.55.6 in.55.6 in.
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Tires and Wheels (6 features)
Spare Tire LocationInside Mounted — — Inside Mounted
Spare Tire TypeTemporary — — Temporary
Tire Size235/60R18235/65R17235/65R17235/60R18
Tire TypeAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll Season
Wheel FinishPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted Alloy
Wheel Size18 x 7.5 in17 x 7.0 in17 x 7.0 in18 x 7.5 in
Suspension (3 features)
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Instrumentation (4 features)
Clock
Compass — —
External Temperature Display
Trip Computer
Measurements (14 features)
Angle of Approach19.9 degrees17.5 degrees19.9 degrees19.9 degrees
Angle of Departure26.6 degrees25.5 degrees26.6 degrees26.6 degrees
Cargo Capacity (Seats Up)39.5 cu.ft.39.5 cu.ft.39.5 cu.ft.39.5 cu.ft.
Country of Final AssemblySouth KoreaSouth KoreaSouth KoreaSouth Korea
Curb Weight3935 lbs.3757 lbs.3935 lbs.3935 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)4949 lbs.4751 lbs.4949 lbs.4949 lbs.
Ground Clearance8.3 in.7.1 in.8.3 in.8.3 in.
Height66.3 in.65.4 in.66.1 in.66.3 in.
Length183.5 in.183.5 in.183.5 in.183.5 in.
Maximum Cargo Capacity73.7 cu.ft.73.7 cu.ft.73.7 cu.ft.73.7 cu.ft.
Maximum Towing Capacity1653 lbs.1653 lbs.1653 lbs.1653 lbs.
Turning Circle38.6 ft.38.6 ft.38.6 ft.38.6 ft.
Wheelbase108.5 in.108.5 in.108.5 in.108.5 in.
Width (Without Mirrors)73.4 in.73.4 in.73.4 in.73.4 in.
Telematics (8 features)
Airbag Deployment Notification — —
Destination Download — —
Emergency Service — —
Hands-Free Calling — —
Roadside Assistance — —
Stolen Vehicle Tracking — —
Turn-by-Turn Navigation — —
Vehicle Alarm Notification — —

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of gasoline does the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid require?

One great benefit is that the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid runs perfectly fine on regular unleaded fuel, so there’s no need to splurge on premium.

How does the horsepower and torque compare on the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid?

The hybrid powertrain provides 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, which is plenty of muscle paired with the 6-speed automatic transmission for daily driving tasks.

Is the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid available with all-wheel drive?

Yes, while the base LX starts with front-wheel drive, the LX, EX, and SX-Prestige trims are all listed as available with AWD for extra traction.

How much room is there for gear behind the back seats?

The 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid offers a useful 39.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, making it practical for trips to the home improvement store or vacations.

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