HIGHSHybrid models are quicker than the nonhybrid, well-balanced ride, roomy interior and cargo bay.
LOWSBland road manners, busy front-end styling, not as fuel-efficient as we expected from a hybrid.
VERDICTBold styling, a practical interior, and perky hybrid powertrains are headlines for the Sportage Hybrid, but its disappointing fuel economy is a letdown.