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This new 2026 Kia Sportage HEV AWD S combines the practical shape of a family wagon with the added traction of four-wheel drive and a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain designation. Finished in Heritage Blue, it presents as a versatile all-rounder with a substantial equipment list focused on everyday convenience, driver assistance and passenger comfort.

The Sportage’s five-seat cabin is designed to support a broad range of daily use, from commuting and errands to longer trips. Split-folding rear seats, a cargo cover, cargo net and tie-down points help make the rear compartment adaptable, while roof rails add useful flexibility for carrying additional equipment. A temporary space-saver spare wheel is also included.

Its 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is paired with a six-speed sports automatic transmission. The 4WD system provides the drivetrain configuration, while regenerative braking is listed among the vehicle’s equipment. The published combined fuel-consumption figure is 5.3L/100km, with urban and extra-urban figures of 3.6L/100km and 6.5L/100km respectively. A braked towing capacity of 1900kg is specified.

Technology is centred on a full digital instrument display, a colour multi-function control screen and a six-speaker stereo. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support smartphone integration without requiring a cable, while Bluetooth, voice recognition, USB charging and an auxiliary USB input add further connection options. The multi-function steering wheel and selectable driving modes keep common controls close to the driver.

Comfort features include two-zone climate control with a pollen filter, heated front windscreen, ambient interior lighting and cloth trim. The driver’s seat includes height and manual lumbar adjustment, and both front and rear occupants have shared armrests, bottle holders and cup holders. Heated, folding exterior mirrors, power windows and remote or keyless central locking add practical convenience.

Safety and driver support equipment is extensive. The specification includes forward collision warning and mitigation, pedestrian and vulnerable-road-user detection, lane departure warning, active lane keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring with active assist and rear cross-traffic warning. Adaptive cruise control with road-sign recognition, driver attention detection and driver fatigue warning are also listed. Front and rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, hill hold, hill descent control, trailer sway control and electronic stability and traction control further support low-speed manoeuvring and changing road conditions.

Exterior details include 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps and tail lamps, daytime running lamps, automatic high-beam dipping, rain-sensing wipers and roof-mounted rear spoiler. The vehicle also features electric parking brake operation, rear privacy-oriented practicality through a cargo cover, and a range of convenience systems including remote hatch release and proximity key starting.

• 2026 Kia Sportage HEV AWD S
• 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine
• Six-speed sports automatic transmission
• 4WD drivetrain
• 25 kilometres indicated
• Five seats and five doors
• Heritage Blue exterior
• 5.3L/100km listed combined fuel consumption
• 1900kg listed braked towing capacity

Other highlights include Odometer: 25 kms; Powertrain: Petrol - Unleaded; Transmission: 6 Speed Sports Automatic; Engine or motor: 1.6L 4 cylinder Petrol - Unleaded.