2024 Kia Sportage

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 Editors' Pick
Autoblog Rating
9

This rating only applies to the Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid; the base engine is less competitive and scores lower. In any event, though, every Sportage boasts class-leading space, excellent tech, strong value and good looks. Those hybrids are top-notch, too.

Industry
8.5
Pros: Powerful and efficient hybrids; class-leading space; well-executed tech; distinctive design choices; low prices Cons: Slow and inefficient base engine; no Hybrid X-Line or X-Pro; X-Pro’s firm ride The 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid is a compact SUV that’s tough to beat. After bursting onto the scene last year with a radical redesign that included much bigger dimensions, multiple hybrids and top-notch tech, we quickly concluded it was a class leader. A comparison test between it and the also-redesigned Honda CR-V hybrid ultimately resulted in the smallest of victories for the Honda, but our ratings still count up to 9s for both. That the once-humble Sportage can now stand toe-to-toe with the wildly popular CR-V is a big deal. Now, you will note that we wrote “Kia Sportage Hybrid” up there. That’s because the non-hybrid base version’s engine is slow, unrefined and inefficient, especially with all-wheel drive. We therefore don’t recommend that, but given the Hybrid costs only $1,200 and represents a performance upgrade as well as a fuel efficiency one, that seems A-OK to us. The fact you can’t get the stylish X-Line trim or quasi-rugged X-Pro with the hybrid is a bummer, though. The Sportage Plug-in Hybrid is only available as the X-Line, curiously, so at least there’s that. And speaking of which, the Sportage PHEV is a similarly great choice, providing 34 miles of all-electric range that should make gas station visits a rarity. In total, the Sportage delivers distinctive style, excellent infotainment and safety tech, better-than-average value, and best-in-class cargo space. The back seat is vast, too. Despite all this, the Sportage typically costs less (sometimes by several thousands) than a comparable Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. We’d still suggest checking out those, especially if for some reason you don’t want a hybrid, along with the mechanically related Hyundai Tucson that offers most of the same benefits (and demerits) with different style. Interior & Technology   |   Passenger & Cargo Space   |   Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & Trim Levels   |   Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2024? After being all-new last year, the Sportage heads into 2024 with two minor but substantive changes: rear side airbags and LED headlights are now standard, improving its safety standing even further. What are the Sportage interior and in-car technology like? The Sportage interior represents an advantage over most in the segment. In short, it’s cool. There’s a sense of style here you’re not going to find in a RAV4 or Forester. Beyond the design, there are red, navy and sage green interiors available depending on trim level and drivetrain, with even the EX Hybrid eligible for a particularly cool Misty Gray and Triton Navy combo (pictured above). We really like that Kia includes such aesthetic options along with Kia’s usual generous feature content on lower trim levels rather than keeping them exclusive to high-dollar ones. Note that the only interior difference between the hybrid and non-hybrid Sportages is the shifter design (the hybrids get an …
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Pros: Powerful and efficient hybrids; class-leading space; well-executed tech; distinctive design choices; low prices Cons: Slow and inefficient base engine; no Hybrid X-Line or X-Pro; X-Pro’s firm ride The 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid is a compact SUV that’s tough to beat. After bursting onto the scene last year with a radical redesign that included much bigger dimensions, multiple hybrids and top-notch tech, we quickly concluded it was a class leader. A comparison test between it and the also-redesigned Honda CR-V hybrid ultimately resulted in the smallest of victories for the Honda, but our ratings still count up to 9s for both. That the once-humble Sportage can now stand toe-to-toe with the wildly popular CR-V is a big deal. Now, you will note that we wrote “Kia Sportage Hybrid” up there. That’s because the non-hybrid base version’s engine is slow, unrefined and inefficient, especially with all-wheel drive. We therefore don’t recommend that, but given the Hybrid costs only $1,200 and represents a performance upgrade as well as a fuel efficiency one, that seems A-OK to us. The fact you can’t get the stylish X-Line trim or quasi-rugged X-Pro with the hybrid is a bummer, though. The Sportage Plug-in Hybrid is only available as the X-Line, curiously, so at least there’s that. And speaking of which, the Sportage PHEV is a similarly great choice, providing 34 miles of all-electric range that should make gas station visits a rarity. In total, the Sportage delivers distinctive style, excellent infotainment and safety tech, better-than-average value, and best-in-class cargo space. The back seat is vast, too. Despite all this, the Sportage typically costs less (sometimes by several thousands) than a comparable Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. We’d still suggest checking out those, especially if for some reason you don’t want a hybrid, along with the mechanically related Hyundai Tucson that offers most of the same benefits (and demerits) with different style. Interior & Technology   |   Passenger & Cargo Space   |   Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & Trim Levels   |   Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2024? After being all-new last year, the Sportage heads into 2024 with two minor but substantive changes: rear side airbags and LED headlights are now standard, improving its safety standing even further. What are the Sportage interior and in-car technology like? The Sportage interior represents an advantage over most in the segment. In short, it’s cool. There’s a sense of style here you’re not going to find in a RAV4 or Forester. Beyond the design, there are red, navy and sage green interiors available depending on trim level and drivetrain, with even the EX Hybrid eligible for a particularly cool Misty Gray and Triton Navy combo (pictured above). We really like that Kia includes such aesthetic options along with Kia’s usual generous feature content on lower trim levels rather than keeping them exclusive to high-dollar ones. Note that the only interior difference between the hybrid and non-hybrid Sportages is the shifter design (the hybrids get an …
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Retail Price

$27,190 - $37,990 MSRP / Window Sticker Price
Engine 2.5L I-4
MPG Up to 25 city / 33 highway
Seating 5 Passengers
Transmission 8-spd auto w/OD
Power 187 @ 6100 rpm
Drivetrain all wheel, front-wheel
Curb Weight 3,661 - 3,809 lbs
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