IRVINE, CA, May 19, 2025 – The 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid has been recognized in Cars.com’s list of Best Hybrids for the Money, taking the win in the Compact SUV category. This latest accolade marks the second consecutive year the Sportage Hybrid has been recognized.
“Kia continues to prioritize value and innovation in the hybrid segment, and the Sportage Hybrid is a reflection of that,” said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America. “This recognition underscores our commitment to offering a broad range of choices in our lineup that don’t compromise performance, technology or design.”
Cars.com’s Best Hybrids for the Money list spotlights hybrid vehicles. The evaluation is based on Cars.com’s efficiency-cost rating, calculated by dividing the EPA’s combined mpg rating by the vehicle’s base price (including MSRP and destination charge). The 2025 Sportage Hybrid led its segment by delivering exceptional value on both fronts. The 2025 Cars.com Best Hybrids for the Money list focuses exclusively on non-plug-in hybrid models for the 2025 model year.
“The Kia Sportage Hybrid wins in the compact SUV category for its excellent combined mpg and attractive starting price,” says Jennifer Geiger, Cars.com News Editor. “Factor in its roomy cabin and tech features, and it’s easy to see why it’s named on Cars.com’s list of Best Hybrid Compact SUV for the Money.”
As the 2025 Sportage Hybrid continues to deliver for customers and earn accolades, Kia has already revealed the 2026 Sportage, which builds on its predecessor’s momentum with a fully redesigned package with a heightened focus on design, innovation, technology and convenience. It offers more of everything for today’s savvy, adventurous consumers across three distinct powertrain variants – ICE, Turbo Hybrid (HEV), and Turbo Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) – with an expansive trim range that includes the rugged and capable X-Line and X-Pro Prestige trims.
Kia America – about us
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.
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* Select trims of the 2025 all-electric EV6 and EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
