2026 Kia Sportage Gas Hybrid | ShortsCars

Does the new face lifted Kia Sportage stand out enough in the segment? Find out as we commute it from downtown Ann Arbor.
Here's our spec:
2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
Base MSRP $40,390
Heritage Blue $0
Gray Interior $0
All Weather Floor Mats $200
Destination $1,395
Total MSRP $41,985

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2026 KIA Sportage Hybrid
Price: ₩44,260,000
Powertrain: Gasoline 1.6 Hybrid
Drivetrain: 2WD
Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic Transmission
Trim: X-Line
Exterior color: Jungle Wood Green
Interior color: Black
Seats: 5
Wheels: 19" Black Wheels
more product detailed: Panoramic Sunroof / Built-in Camera II / Monitoring

"Relationship Tripping" is a marketing campaign for the 2026 Kia Sportage Turbo-Hybrid that debuted in September 2025. It is the second installment of Kia America's two-part "Keep the Adventure Going" creative series. Campaign Narrative

The commercial follows a young couple on an extensive cross-country road trip in their Sportage Hybrid.
The Journey: They travel through several states, including Tennessee, Nevada, Michigan, Maryland, New York, and Maine.
Milestones: The "relationship" theme is highlighted as the couple experiences major life milestones together during the trip, such as stopping at a wedding chapel and receiving a baby onesie.
Music: The spot features the song "Rock'n Me" by the Steve Miller Band.
2026 Kia Sportage Turbo-Hybrid Key Features
The campaign highlights several technical and design updates for the 2026 model year:
Power: The Turbo-Hybrid (HEV) powertrain produces 232 horsepower (a 5-hp increase over previous models) and 258 lb-ft of torque.
Efficiency: It features a 1.6L turbocharged engine paired with an electric motor, offering an estimated 42-43 mpg combined.
Design Changes: The 2026 model introduces a "smoothed out" front end with a more rectangular grille and updated vertical LED headlights compared to the 2025 version.
Interior: It boasts class-leading rear cargo room and second-row legroom, positioning it as an adaptable vehicle for growing families.

SPECS: Sportage ICE: Engine: 2.5L Inline 4 Cylinder
Horsepower: 187
Sportage Hybrid:
Engine: 1.6L Turbocharged Hybrid (47.7 kW electric motor)
Horsepower: 231
Sportage PHEV
Engine: 1.6L Turbocharged PHEV (72kW electric motor)
Horsepower: 268 (7 HP increase!)
Changes include:
Standard CCNC Software
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Over the air software updates
Heads Up Display (trim specific)
New Wheel, Paint & Interior designs

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- What color is that blue? So far I haven't found it. And, will that blue be available in the U.S. for 2026? (I saw the Nebula blue on the Kia site and it's gawd awful). - This is Heritage Blue! I believe it will be available in the US - however, we are based in Canada and provide information based on Kia Canada :)
- Instead of this air conditioning panel and radio controls, the air conditioning and radio panel of Kia's other model Kia TELRUDE would be much more suitable, because the design of the touch panel is wrong and, moreover, the touch panel does not fit the off-road vehicle at all. ❤KiA❤

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