Kia Sportage Review – Do we recommend this car?

Kia has taken Australia’s favourite medium SUV recipe and thrown hybrid power into the mix. The result? A 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid that’s smoother, punchier and way more efficient than before. But is it enough to take down the Toyota RAV4? We drove the Sportage Hybrid in Australia to find out whether Kia’s electrified family SUV deserves a spot at the top of your shortlist. And spoiler, from the looks of it, Kia may be dropping petrol options all together, so if you're keen on one I'd get a move on! ⏱ Chapters: 0:00 – Intro 0:20 – Pricing and line-up 0:43 – The outside 1:57 – The inside (including back seats and boot) 5:57 – Tech stuff 7:51 – Driving + Drive Thru verdict 10:44 – Bang for buck 12:12 – Safety 12:43 – Recommendation Scale — Should you buy one? The new Kia Sportage Hybrid brings sharp styling, a more refined cabin and impressive fuel economy, all while keeping the practicality that made the Sportage such a strong seller in Australia. But with hybrid SUV competition heating up fast, does the Sportage still stand out? Watch before you spend $50K on a family SUV... you end up hating. 🔔 Subscribe for more brutally honest Aussie car reviews. 👍 Like and comment if we helped you decide. #KiaSportage #SportageHybrid #2026Sportage #KiaAustralia #HybridSUV #FamilySUV #SUVReview #AustralianCarReview #ToyotaRAV4 #HyundaiTucson #MazdaCX5 #HondaCRV #CarReview #BestSUV