By: Anthony Alaniz Kia revamped its Sportage crossover for 2026, giving its best-selling vehicle a visual makeover and some other much-needed tweaks. We already have pricing for the non-hybrid Sportage, and now Kia has published the prices for the plug-in hybrid variant. Kia will continue to offer the Sportage PHEV in two trims: X-Line AWD and X-Line Prestige AWD. The entry-level trim is just $600 more than the model it replaces, starting at $41,885 (all prices include the $1,395 destination charge). However, the Prestige is $2,800 more expensive than before, with a $48,585 starting price. The Prestige features a 12.3-inch driver’s display, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a Harman Kardon audio system with subwoofer, and more. Both trims come with dual-zone climate control, 19-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, and a wide array of safety features. The 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrain is carried over from the 2025 model, but Kia has added a more powerful electric motor, creating a combined 268 horsepower, which is seven more than before. The vehicle can travel an estimated 34 miles on electric power alone and offers a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds. Those interested in a non-hybrid Sportage will pay considerably less. The entry-level Sportage LX FWD starts at $30,385, equipped with a 187-horsepower 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. The standard Sportage range tops out at the Sportage X-Pro Prestige AWD, starting at $40,985—perfectly positioned below the Sportage PHEV in the lineup. The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid starts at $31,685, with the SX Prestige at the top of the range at $41,785. The hybrid powertrain now makes 231 hp, four more than before. Source: Kia