First Look Review: 2026 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid gains key updates
The 2026 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid was revealed for the U.S. late last year.
Shrawan Raja
An Automobile Engineer by qualification. Having launched and managed a highly successful regional auto website in a previous life, I created TopElectricSUV in 2020 for buyers, fans, and analysts of electric vehicles globally.
I've been analyzing the global car market since 2005 and publishing electric vehicle reviews since 2008. For the past 15 years, I've traveled to leading global motor shows, global premieres, and product deep-dives, witnessing the evolution of electric cars. I've reviewed electric cars, scooters and even electric vans during this time!
I've contributed to top global automotive sites such as TopSpeed.com and BMWBlog.com, and I've been featured on ThePack and Der Spiegel to name a few.
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