August 26 2025,
How the 2026 Sportage HEV's Powertrain Works Smarter, Not Harder
The 2026 Kia Sportage HEV takes the complexity out of hybrid driving by managing everything automatically. Behind the scenes, a sophisticated system seamlessly coordinates between a 1.6L turbocharged gasoline engine and a 47.7kW electric motor, optimizing fuel economy and reducing emissions based on real-time driving conditions—all without requiring any input from the driver. This intelligent...