- TheKia Sportage Hybrid is recognized for the third consecutive year
, /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid has been recognized in Cars.com’s “Best Value for Money” awards, taking first place in the compact SUV category. This latest recognition marks the third consecutive year that the Sportage Hybrid has appeared on Cars.com’s list, underscoring its continued focus on value for money, efficiency and practicality for everyday use.
THE KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID IS AMONG THE NEW CARS WITH THE BEST PRICE-QUALITY RELATIONSHIP OF 2026 ACCORDING TO CARS.COM (PRNewsfoto/Kia America)
“Kia remains committed to offering vehicles that meet customers’ needs, and even exceed their expectations. In the Sportage Hybrid, this is achieved with the perfect balance of power, efficiency, technology and overall value,” said Eric Watson, vice president of sales, Kia America. “The Sportage Hybrid continues to be popular with customers because it offers a complete package and a robust design that meets the needs of today’s compact SUV buyers.”
Cars.com’s “Best Value New Cars” awards highlight new vehicles that offer an excellent value based on the publication’s cost-efficiency rating, which is calculated by dividing the EPA combined fuel economy rating by the vehicle’s base price, including the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) and destination charges. The 2026 Sportage Hybrid led its segment by offering a competitive combination of fuel efficiency and starting price.
“The Cars.com 2026 Best Value New Car award recognizes the Kia Sportage Hybrid as the best value compact SUV, combining impressive fuel efficiency and useful, highly-requested features with a competitive price in its class,” said Jenni Newman, editor-in-chief of Cars.com. “Kia continues to demonstrate that for today’s car buyers, value goes beyond price; it’s about delivering capability, efficiency and everyday practicality in a single vehicle.”
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Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Amandricacontinues to lead automotive quality surveys. Kia was recognized as one of TIME’s Most Sustainable Companies in the World in 2025. Kia is 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 SUVs proudly assembled in America*.
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*Some versions of the 2025 EV6 and EV9 three-row all-electric SUVs, Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in the United States with U.S. and globally sourced parts.
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