The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid is the first variant of the fifth-generation Sportage to offer a hybrid powertrain. Under the hood is a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a 44.2-kW electric motor, together delivering a total output of 226 horsepower. It's mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive comes standard on all trims. Inside, the Sportage Hybrid features a tech-heavy dual cockpit with a 12-in. digital cluster, a 12-in. touchscreen infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, and Kia's Connect telematics system. Safety tech includes Kia's Drive Wise package, featuring Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Rear, Parking Distance Warning-Reverse, Lane Keeping Assist, High Beam Assist, Driver Attention Warning, and Lane Following Assist. Notably, the 2026 model introduces the 'Opposites United' design philosophy for both the exterior and interior.