2025 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

The 2025 Sportage shows off a bold look with blacked-out badges, satin-finish wheels, and glossy black trim. It’s longer than many rivals, giving it more room inside and a sportier stance that stands out—even if the design isn’t for everyone.

• The Sportage’s signature LED headlights and daytime running lights are real head-turners
• X-Line models add chunky black wheel arch cladding and silver skid plate accents. It looks ready for light trails, even if it’s mostly a suburban runabout.
• A longer wheelbase, sculpted sides, and sleek rear LED lights give the Sportage a more agile, aerodynamic look that breaks from the boxy SUV mold.

The panoramic 24" dual-screen display gives the cabin a sleek, modern feel, paired with quality materials and clever storage touches. It’s roomy and quiet, with one of the best back seats in its class and over 34 cu ft of flexible cargo space.

• The dash wraps around the driver, highlighted by those dual screens and a tastefully minimalist center stack
• The front seats are supportive and power-adjustable, and the rear bench easily accommodates three kids or two large adults in comfort. Even with the battery, rear legroom (39.5″) remains excellent.
• You’ll find cupholders and cubbies galore, plus the rear seatbacks recline for long-trip comfort. Kia didn’t forget convenience: the hands-free smart power tailgate (standard) opens up when it senses your key. And because the Sportage PHEV has no bulky transmission tunnel, the floor is flat, giving middle passengers more foot room.

The Sportage PHEV earns top safety ratings and comes packed with Kia’s Drive Wise driver-assist tech. Standard features include auto emergency braking, blind-spot warnings, lane assist, and rear cross-traffic alert with auto braking.

• Received a perfect 5/5 stars in NHTSA testing and earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick award
• Comes with a full complement of airbags (front, front side, side-curtain, plus new rear outboard side airbags)
• The Prestige trim’s surround-view camera and blind-spot camera feed are like having an extra set of eyes: parking and lane changes become much safer and easier

With 84 MPGe and 34 miles of EV range, the Sportage PHEV covers most daily drives without gas. Even after the battery runs out, it still returns a solid 35 mpg in hybrid mode—great for an AWD SUV.

• Many owners with short commutes will use almost no gas on weekdays, just charging up at home each night
• On a long road trip with no charging, you’ll still get efficiency on par with small cars—impressive for a roomy SUV
• The Sportage PHEV can save you hundreds of dollars per year in fuel

Kia’s infotainment system is easy to use, with standard Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and handy USB-C ports throughout. A wireless charger adds convenience, though the dual-function climate/audio panel may take some getting used to.

• The 12.3″ digital instrument cluster + 12.3″ touchscreen setup not only looks futuristic, it’s highly functional. Maps and menus span a wide view, and the instrument display can even show things like your navigation directions or a live blind spot camera feed.
• There’s also Kia’s UVO/Connect services available, which can do things like remote start, cabin pre-heating, or charging status checks via a smartphone app
• Tech-savvy families will love the charging options: a wireless Qi charger for your phone, plus USB-C ports for fast charging in both rows. No more fights over who gets to charge next.
• The only tech downside is the touch panel for audio/climate. The knob that controls volume can switch to control temperature, depending on the mode, which has led some drivers to accidentally crank the heat when they meant to turn up the radio (or vice versa).

The Sportage PHEV blends strong performance with smooth, quiet comfort—its 261 hp makes it the quickest Sportage. Ride quality is plush, EV mode is silent, and the 6-speed auto delivers power without the usual hybrid drone.

• With 261 hp, the Sportage PHEV is the quickest Sportage in the lineup and it feels zippy when you punch the throttle.
• The suspension prioritizes comfort, it soaks up bumps and rough roads better than many competitors
• The transition between regenerative and mechanical brakes is very smooth, you likely won’t even notice it, which is exactly what you want in a hybrid