2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Plug-in hybrids, also known as PHEVs (for "plug-in hybrid electric vehicle"), are somewhat of a mystery to many buyers, as they haven’t been as widespread as the more plentiful hybrid models. Their electric range and feisty acceleration are great selling points, however, and the Kia Sportage PHEV is no exception.
What’s New for the 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In
Non-hybrid Sportage variants got a refresh for the 2024 model year, but hopeful Sportage PHEV buyers will have to wait for 2025 to see substantive updates.
Design
The 2024 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid mirrors its counterparts with clean styling and a surprisingly muscular stance. Kia’s “tiger nose” grille is on full display, and the Sportage offers unique exterior accents for each trim. The slightly more rugged X-Line Prestige model brings brushed metal trim and beefier-looking wheel arches, while the entry-level X-Line model lacks fog lights and some of the side door panel accents.
Powertrain
The Sportage PHEV comes with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor to make a combined 261 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Juice for the motor comes from a 13.8-kWh battery pack. All-wheel drive (AWD) and a six-speed automatic transmission come standard. The choice to employ a real automatic transmission instead of a continuously variable unit (CVT) makes the Sportage PHEV more engaging to drive and more responsive on the road.
Plug-in hybrids offer all-electric range, and the Sportage PHEV’s 34 miles is pretty solid for its class. Charging takes around two hours on a Level 2 charger or a 240-volt home outlet, and a normal household plug will charge the battery in about 10 hours.
Interior
The five-seat Sportage PHEV comes standard with synthetic leather, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The upgraded trim adds ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel.
Technology
A 12.3-inch touchscreen and a small gauge cluster display come standard, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto require a wired connection. Navigation, a Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless phone charging, Bluetooth, USB ports, dual-zone climate control, and six speakers are also on board by default. The higher trim level adds an eight-speaker Harman Kardon stereo, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and ambient LED interior lighting.
Safety
The 2024 Sportage PHEV comes standard with a long list of driver aids, including blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alerts, automatic high beams, rear parking sensors, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warnings, pedestrian and cyclist detection, and safe exit warnings. A blind spot camera system, surround-view camera, adaptive cruise control, reverse collision warnings, and reverse automatic emergency braking are available. Kia also offers a junction turning assist system that warns drivers when there’s oncoming traffic during a left turn at an intersection.
Pricing
As of this writing, the base 2024 Kia Sportage PHEV starts at $40,965, which includes a $1,375 destination charge. Stepping up to the X-Line Prestige model pushes the staring price to $45,465. Kia offers a few accessories but no option packages, making it possible to get out without spending the bank on upgrades.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: simulated wood · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Memorized settings: liftgate · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB-C rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.37 · Locking differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · EV battery capacity: 13.8 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 89 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 88 · Electric Motor Torque: 224 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 2 hours · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 177 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5500 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 195 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 1500
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey surround · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Amazon Alexa · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Roof rails: black
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leatherette
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Kia Access · Smart device app function: EV battery charging control
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 400 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: simulated wood · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Material: carpet · Foot pedal trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Active parking system: driver controlled brake, gas and gear selection · Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Remote parking assist: key fob operated · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: in-floor · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.37 · Locking differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps · EV battery capacity: 13.8 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 89 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 88 · Electric Motor Torque: 224 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 2 hours · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 177 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5500 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 195 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 1500
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey surround · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Amazon Alexa · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Roof rails: black
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Blind spot safety: passenger side camera · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leatherette
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Kia Access · Smart device app function: engine start
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent