Kia America Announces 2026 Sportage PHEV Pricing - CleanTechnica

Kia America has announced the pricing and key features for the refreshed 2026 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), starting at $40,490. The 2026 Sportage PHEV is offered in two all-wheel-drive trims—X-Line and X-Line Prestige—featuring a refined exterior design inspired by Kia’s “Opposites United” philosophy, including LED star map lighting and amber daytime running lights. The interior emphasizes connectivity and comfort, with the X-Line Prestige boasting a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system with over-the-air updates, wireless Apple CarPlay, a head-up display, ambient lighting, and leather-trimmed seating options. The Sportage PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine paired with a 72 kW electric motor, delivering a combined 268 horsepower—an increase of 7 HP over the