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KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID NAMED IN CARS.COM'S 2026 BEST VALUE NEW CARS

  • The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid earned the top spot in the Compact SUV category of Cars.com's 2026 Best Value New Cars awards.
  • This marks the third consecutive year the Sportage Hybrid has been named on the Cars.com list.
  • The award was determined by Cars.com's efficiency cost rating, calculated by dividing the EPA's combined fuel economy rating by the vehicle's base price.
  • The Sportage Hybrid led its segment by combining competitive fuel efficiency with a class-competitive starting price.
  • Eric Watson, vice president of sales for Kia America, stated the vehicle delivers a balance of power, efficiency, technology, & overall value.
  • Jenni Newman, editor-in-chief of Cars.com, noted the award recognizes the Sportage Hybrid S for pairing impressive fuel economy with in-demand features.
  • Kia America is headquartered in Irvine, California, & was named one of TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2024.
  • Kia serves as the official automotive partner of the NBA & WNBA, operating a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S.
  • Select trims of the EV6, EV9, Sportage, Sorento, & Telluride are assembled in the United States.