The Kia Sportage hybrid is a powerful SUV. In fact, it holds a best-in-class rating for its maximum 227 horsepower. Moreover, this popular option is stopping shoppers in their tracks at the Kia dealer with its exciting infotainment features. It’s time to learn more about this high-performing SUV.
Available Trims
Kia’s hybrid SUV comes in three trim levels. These start off with the base-level LX. The middle-of-the-road option is the EX. The top tier is the SX Prestige. All three trim levels come with the same engine, but the interior and exterior features change quite a bit between them.
Performance
The Sportage comes with a 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrain. It delivers a maximum of 227 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft of torque. The 227 horsepower represents a best-in-class rating for the Sportage hybrid. This hybrid SUV averages 42 miles to the gallon in the city and 44 on the highway.
The vehicle also comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission and Drive Mode Select. This feature is a mix of four drive modes: normal, smart, sport, and snow.
Exterior Features
The base level LX comes with LED headlights and tail lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The EX trim level adds on roof rails and heated side view mirrors with LED turn signals.
The SX Prestige adds exterior features like a smart power tailgate and fog lights. It also comes with a panoramic sunroof with a power sunshade.
Interior Features
The base-level LX has standard remote keyless entry and available heated front seats. The driver has a 12.2-inch instrument display.
The EX comes with a power driver’s seat with power lumbar support. The middle-of-the-road trim level also adds a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel. The SX Prestige elevates the driver’s seat, adding a memory system.
Infotainment
Kia added an excellent eight-inch diagonal touchscreen display to the Sportage hybrid. It also comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The EX trim level upgrades this already respectable touchscreen to a 12.3-inch display with navigation and Kia Connect. It also adds a wireless phone charger to the mix. The SX Prestige adds a premium sound system with eight speakers from Harmon Kardon.
Advanced Safety Technology
A rearview camera comes standard along with Kia Drive Wise Driver Assist, their safety technology package. This includes a long list of features like lane following assist, rear parking sensors, high beam assist, and rear occupant alert. Additionally, the standard package comes with lane-keeping assist and forward collision avoidance. The SX Prestige trim level adds a blind spot monitor and a surround-view monitor.
The Sportage is more than just fuel efficient. This hybrid car is packed with great technology features worth exploring. Visit Mike Kelly Kia now to see our selection of new vehicles.
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Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.