2025 Sportage Selector
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"The Sportage Hybrid is something of a hidden gem if you haven't been following Kia products closely. Offered with either front- or all-wheel drive, it promises fuel economy in the vicinity of 40 mpg along with strong acceleration from the turbocharged hybrid power plant. The icing on the cake is the conventional six-speed automatic transmission, which lets you skip the unpleasant slushiness of the CVT automatics that dominate the hybrid landscape. Closely related to the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, the Sportage Hybrid is a bit harder on the eyes, if you ask us, but otherwise there's little to separate these models from each other other than base price. As far as that goes, if you're willing to forego the 12.3-inch touchscreen and live with an 8-inch unit, you can have a Sportage Hybrid LX for thousands less than the Tucson Hybrid's starting price."—Ranked #3 out of 11 Compact Hybrid SUVs
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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While the Sportage Hybrid mostly shadows its Tucson Hybrid cousin, there is one key difference: You can get the Kia with front-wheel drive, as shown here, while the Hyundai is only offered in all-wheel drive. That's why the entry-level Kia Sportage Hybrid is both thousands cheaper and significantly more fuel-efficient than its platform-mate. In fact, this front-drive Sportage Hybrid is only a bit more expensive than the standard Sportage with its lackluster 2.5-liter engine. We don't recommend the 2.5, but we definitely dig the Hybrid.
Adding all-wheel drive only costs $1,800 and still leaves you with a healthy 38-mpg rating and plenty of acceleration. But the base front-drive Sorento Hybrid does have a notable advantage on the fuel-economy front.
What are the different versions of the 2025 Sportage Hybrid, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 Sportage Hybrid specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid (1.6T Front-Wheel Drive) | $28,590 | Hybrid | 43 | 227 hp | 258 lb-ft |
| 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid (1.6T All-Wheel Drive) | $30,390 | Hybrid | 38 | 227 hp | 258 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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