5 Eco-Friendly Features of the 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid

Offering a large cabin, comfortable ride, and a powerful engine with hybrid efficiency, the 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid is the eco-friendly SUV you’ll love to drive. And with the backing of Kia’s class-leading 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, you can continue driving worry-free for years to come. Keep reading to discover some of the features that make the Sportage Hybrid both cost-efficient and eco-friendly.

1. Hybrid Engine

Behind the Sportage Hybrid’s good looks are a 1.6-liter turbo gasoline engine and electric motor with a hybrid battery, which together produce best-in-class 227 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. This combination of motors optimizes efficiency by using the gasoline engine when it’s needed, and switching to the electric motor for easier tasks like cruising or downhill driving.

A six-speed automatic transmission further optimizes the balance of fuel efficiency and power by shifting gears in response to driver input. You can refine the transmission’s responsiveness by choosing from Normal, Smart, Sport, and available Snow Drive Modes. Kia’s hybrid technology gives drivers a best-of-both-worlds SUV with plenty of power and up to an estimated 43 MPG combined.

2. Regenerative Braking

Whenever your vehicle brakes or decelerates, it produces energy. This energy is lost in conventional gasoline engines, but the Sportage Hybrid recaptures that energy and uses it to recharge the battery. Drivers can choose one-pedal driving, which will decelerate the car as you release the gas pedal, or use paddles on the steering wheel to adjust the amount of regenerative braking.

3. Hybrid Battery

Your Sportage Hybrid’s battery is made to last and is protected by a 10-year/100,000-mile (whichever comes first) limited warranty. Lithium-ion hybrid batteries typically last 10 to 20 years, and can be recycled at the end of their lifespan.

4. Class-leading Cargo Space

With 39.5 cu. ft. of rear cargo space behind the second-row seats, you can take more passengers and gear along on each trip, reducing your carbon footprint. For even more cargo storage, fold the second-row seats flat to reveal 73.7 cu. ft. of space. The available Smart Power Liftgate recognizes your key, giving you the added convenience of hands-free access to the cargo area.

5. Kia Connect

With available Kia Connect, you’ll be able to use your smartphone to remotely start and stop your vehicle’s engine, and lock or unlock doors. You can also use this system to locate your vehicle and get notifications when it’s due for routine maintenance.

To learn more about the Sportage Hybrid and its features, call or visit Courtesy Kia in Altoona, PA for a test drive and demonstration. Our staff of trained sales consultants is here to answer any questions you may have and assist you throughout your shopping journey. 

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