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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | Hybrid |
| Base Price | $36,039–$42,488 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid is a hybrid that earns a Carivo score of 8.1/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Value at 8.7/10, while Performance at 7.2/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. The reliability picture is solid rather than spectacular: 8.4/10, which puts it comfortably above the class median. Safety lands at 8.4/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.2/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. At 7.9/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $36,039–$42,488, 44 MPG, seating 5, the Kia Sportage Hybrid sits in the mid-market bracket of the hybrid segment. Its value score of 8.7/10 confirms that the price reflects the quality — you're getting a lot for your money here. At 1 year old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid will scare a sensible buyer off. It scores consistently across the board, and it does what a good hybrid should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid ranks #67 of 135 hybrids in the Carivo database — better than 51% of the segment. Its 8.1/10 overall score is 0.1 points below the segment average of 8.2/10. Its $36,039 starting price is about 14% above the segment's median of $31,584.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Hybrid ranking → · Best Hybrids under $50k →
Across the Sportage Hybrid model years we've scored, the 2025 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.1/10 | $36,039 | Read review → |
| 2025 (this review) | 8.1/10 | $36,039 | |
| 2024 | 8.1/10 | $34,990 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 8.1/10 | $33,940 | Read review → |
We rate the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid's reliability 8.4/10 — one of the stronger records in its class.
It scores 8.1/10 overall, ranking #67 of 135 hybrids in our database (better than 51% of the segment). A solid choice for most buyers — compare it against the segment leaders before deciding.
The 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid starts at $36,039 and ranges up to $42,488 across trims (MSRP when new). At 44 MPG, expect roughly $1,193/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
Explore the full lineup of Kia models scored by Carivo — ranked by overall score across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.