Kia Sportage Hybrid Generation 1 (2023–2025)

Kia Sportage Hybrid Generation 1 (2023–2025) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Kia Sportage Hybrid — body generations

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

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About this generation

Petrol: 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 MPi I4 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi I4 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 GDi I4 Petrol hybrid: 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi 48V I4 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi HEV I4 Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi PHEV I4 LPG: 2.0 L Smartstream L2.0 LPi I4 Diesel: 1.6 L Smartstream D1.6 CRDi I4 2.0 L Smartstream D2.0 CRDi I4 Diesel hybrid: 1.6 L Smartstream D1.6 CRDi 48V I4 The fifth-generation Sportage was unveiled on 8 June 2021, with specifications revealed in July 2021.

Based on the brand’s latest N3 platform, Kia developed two versions of the Sportage with different body length and wheelbase depending on the market. The model is equipped with a Terrain Mode that automatically adjusts various settings depending on conditions, including snow, mud, and sand. It also features electric control suspension (ECS) on some models that provides continuous damping control in real-time. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models will also feature an E-Handling system.

lt is also equipped with a more compact shift-by-wire transmission dial for the automatic model. The vehicle has also been equipped with updated safety systems such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), navigation-augmented adaptive cruise control, lane centering assist and advanced blind-spot collision-avoidance assistance system. For the long-wheelbase model, Kia claims the fifth-generation Sportage received an increased of legroom and of headroom, with overall dimensions at and respectively.

Kia released the facelift model of the fifth-generation Sportage on 5 November 2024 for the 2026 model year. Changes includes an updated front fascia with new headlights (replacing the prior boomerang headlights) and updated front bumper design, new LED graphics for the taillights, new exterior colours and new alloy wheel designs. Inside, there is a new 2-spoke design steering wheel, a new curved digital cockpit houses the digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, new air-con vents and new interior features.

Other changes are an improved dampening system on the front axle, additional sound-absorbing materials, and the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic used for 1.6 T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine was replaced with the 8-speed automatic. The fifth-generation Sportage was launched in Malaysia on 4 December 2024. Locally assembled at the Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah, it is available with four variants: 2.0G 2WD, 2.0G 2WD High, 1.6T 2WD High and 1.6T AWD High.

Two powertrains were available: a 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol and a 2.0-litre MPi petrol. The fifth-generation Sportage was launched in Pakistan in 29 January 2025 in long-wheelbase version marketed as the Sportage L. Three variants are available: Alpha, FWD and 1.6 HEV. The base Alpha and FWD variants comes with a 2.0-litre MPi petrol while the top HEV variant comes with a 1.6-litre T-GDi hybrid shared with the Tucson.

Unlike the previous model marketed in Pakistan, all models are front-wheel drive only. The fifth-generation Sportage was launched in Taiwan on 8 June 2022, with three trim levels: Trendy, Apex and X-Line. All variants are powered by the 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol paired with a 7-speed DCT, and all-wheel drive comes standard on the X-Line trim. In July 2024, the Sportage 30th Anniversary Edition model was made available limited to 200 units.

In October 2024, the X-Line 2WD variant was added to the line-up and the former X-Line variant equipped with all-wheel drive became the X-Line 4WD. In May 2025, the Sportage Adventure Edition based on the X-Line 4WD variant was made available in limited quantities. The facelifted Sportage was released in Taiwan in May 2026, with four trim levels: Turbo-Hybrid Trendy, Turbo-Hybrid Apex, Turbo-Hybrid Signature and X-Line 4WD.

The fifth-generation Sportage was launched in Vietnam on 10 June 2022, in four trim levels: Luxury, Premium, Signature and Signature X-Line.

Source: Wikipedia — Kia Sportage — Fifth generation (NQ5; 2021), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated August 24, 2026.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.