2026 Kia Sportage X-Pro

SUV · 2.5L Hybrid · AWD

79/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	2.5L Hybrid
Horsepower	187 hp
Torque	178 lb-ft
0–60 mph	8.4 sec
Top speed	112 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	29 mpg (26 city / 32 hwy)
Range	456 miles
MSRP	$38,590
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Hybrid powertrain adds real-world low-end torque, not just fuel economy
Best-in-class ADAS rating from IIHS gives family buyers genuine peace of mind
Dual panoramic curved screens create a genuinely premium interior atmosphere
X-Pro off-road tuning and terrain modes add capability base Sportage lacks

What's not

Hybrid battery stack raises cargo floor slightly versus non-hybrid versions
Body roll is noticeable when pushing through tight corners at speed
Rear seat doesn't recline, limiting long-trip comfort for passengers
13-gallon hybrid tank means refueling more often than rivals with larger tanks

The engine

Smartstream

2.5L I4 Hybrid

A smooth, unstressed four-cylinder tuned for efficiency and easy daily torque rather than drama, leaning on its dual injection system for clean, frugal running.

Part of Hyundai Motor Group's Smartstream family built on the Theta III architecture, a clean-sheet replacement for the long-running Theta engines, engineered in Korea and shared across Kia, Hyundai and Genesis SUVs.

It carries both direct (GDI) and port (MPI) fuel injection, switching between the two depending on load to balance power, economy and emissions.
The same Smartstream block family scales up into the 290-hp turbocharged 2.5T used in performance models like the Sonata N Line.

See the rest in AutoVault

The six sub-scores behind the 79 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 5 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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