The Sportage Hybrid is an SUV offering reliability, performance, style and most of all, affordability. The competitively priced vehicle has the perks and features of the standard gas model while saving you money on the go. Let’s break down its many details for 2025.
Key Takeaways:
- The Sportage Hybrid was introduced in 2023 and received additional standard features in 2024.
- This year will be mostly quiet when it comes to changes.
- The 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid starts at a very affordable $29,965.
- You can tow smaller items with the Sportage Hybrid, but do check their weight first!
What Changes Have Been Made to the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid?
The 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid will receive few changes from 2024. Aside from slight price increases (the Sportage’s trims are still affordable for buyers on a budget) the SUV is essentially the same. We do expect changes to come for 2026.
What Engine Is Housed in the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid?
The Sportage Hybrid’s turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four gas engine and two electric motors churn out a respectable 227 horses. Front-wheel drive is standard here, with all-wheel drive optional.
With trailer brakes, the Sportage has a decent towing capacity of 2,500 pounds—without them, expect to tow up to 1,653 pounds This should allow you to bring your ATV, Jet ski, motorcycle and teardrop or A-frame trailers on your next trip—just make sure to check their weight before you go!
What Size Infotainment Center Is Found in the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid?
An 8.0-inch infotainment display is standard across all trims, which also come with a with a digital gauge display, too. You can upgrade to a 12.3 inch display, which features more connectivity options and sharper graphics. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the board.
User-friendly touch-sensitive climate and radio controls sit below the infotainment system. The Sportage also features an available Harman/Kardon system, wireless phone charger and subscription-based Wi-Fi hotspot should you want to pull out all the tech stops.
Inside, the Sportage Hybrid’s design is attractive and clean with a hint of luxury. A two-tone color scheme is optional, but you can channel your inner goth with something low-key in an all-black cabin. The SUV’s rotary shift knob, a push-to-start button and other controls are quality made and stylish against its deep-black bezel.
If you get the highest-level trim, the SX Prestige, the Harman Kardon audio system, automated parking, and the automaker’s Highway Driving Assist system are standard. And it's still priced at unbelievably low $38,965.
If you need an SUV hybrid with ample cargo, they are often hard to come by, as their engine mechanisms need so much space. That’s not the case with the Sportage Hybrid—with 39.5 cubic feet of cargo space after the second row and 73.7 cubes when it’s folded down, you get exactly what you need for work and play!
Is the 2025 Sportage Hybrid for You?
If characteristics like affordability, reliability and cargo space are necessities when shopping for you next hybrid, this may be the SUV for you! There’s only to know for sure—stop by our showroom today to experience the 2025 Sportage Hybrid for yourself. We guarantee it will be hard to beat!