Reliable SUVs can be hard to find. Affordable reliable SUVs are even rarer. One new Kia SUV model is reliable, affordable, and efficient. Its fuel economy sets it apart from many of its rivals.

The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid gets incredible gas mileage

Kia’s small hybrid SUV achieves 42 miles per gallon in the city and 44 miles per gallon on the highway (43 miles per gallon combined). It has a 13.7-gallon gas tank. The Sportage Hybrid can travel for 589 miles on a full tank of gas. That’s incredible driving range for an SUV of its size. It costs around $49.32 to refuel the hybrid based on today’s national average gas price.

The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid is significantly more efficient than its gas-powered predecessor. Small hybrid SUVs are becoming much more popular now that consumers are looking for more fuel-efficient vehicles. Models like the Toyota Prius paved the way for hybrids to become ubiquitous years later. Today, most major automakers offer vehicles with hybrid powertrain options.

Aside from stellar fuel economy, the Sportage Hybrid’s powertrain also makes the small SUV more exciting to drive. It uses a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an electric motor to make 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The Kia Sportage Hybrid has much more going for it than just great gas mileage and power.

The Sportage Hybrid is one of the most reliable small SUVs

The Kia Sportage Hybrid is one of the most reliable vehicles on the market. U.S. News & World Report featured the 2023 Sportage Hybrid on a list of the most reliable SUVs in 2023. It got a high reliability score from J.D. Power.

Kia’s small hybrid SUV comes in three configurations: the LX, EX, and SX-Prestige. The Sportage SX-Prestige starts at $36,390. It comes standard with a blind-spot view monitor, heated and ventilated front seats, and a surround-view monitor. The SX Prestige also includes a heated steering wheel, navigation-based smart cruise control with stop-and-go, and a panoramic sunroof.

What is the best small hybrid SUV?

The Kia Sportage Hybrid is easily one of the best small hybrid SUVs following its redesign. It proves that hybrid SUVs can be affordable while still providing incredible value. The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is rapidly becoming popular because it improves upon the design of the world’s most popular SUV, the Toyota RAV4.

The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid starts at $30,725. It uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors to make 219 horsepower and 252 lb-ft of torque. The small hybrid SUV gets 41 miles per gallon in the city and 38 miles per gallon on the highway.

The Honda CR-V Hybrid is arguably the best small hybrid SUV on the market because its cabin is comfortable and roomy. It has a smooth ride quality. The 2023 CR-V Hybrid starts at $32,400. It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors to make 204 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque. The CR-V Hybrid gets 43 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway.