The Sportage's size increase includes an additional 7.1 inches in overall length (now 183.5 inches), yet the crossover presents a lean and sporty appearance. Previously one of the smallest models in the compact CUV segment, the fifth-generation Sportage has grown in length, width, and height and is now one of the largest small SUVsВ available. The new Kia Sportage is noticeably more aggressive and bolder in its design, both inside and out. Independent Expert Opinion: Design, Comfort, and Utility Additional options included Shadow Matte Gray premium paint ($595) and carpeted floor mats ($155). The mid-level EX trim starts at $32,245, while the top-of-the-line SX-Prestige jumps to $37,445.ДЇor this review, I tested a Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige. All-wheel-drive configurations will cost another $1,800. The Sportage Hybrid price starts at $28,545 (including the $1,255 destination fee) for the base LX FWD.

The standard transmissionВ is a 6-speed automatic. The combined output is 227 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The Sportage Hybrid's powertrain consists of a turbochargedВ 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine coupled with a 44-kW electric motor and a high-output 1.49-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The base LX is front-wheel drive (FWD) with available all-wheel drive ( AWD). The Sportage Hybrid comes in just three trim levels: LX, EX, and SX-Prestige. The Sportage PHEV will go on sale later in 2022.

The automaker builds the Sportage Hybrid and PHEV in Gwangju, South Korea, unlike its internal combustion engine-equipped sibling, which Kia now produces at its West Point, Georgia, manufacturing plant. The first-ever Kia Sportage HybridВ arrived in U.S. 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Price and Release Date

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