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The All New 2026 Kia Sportage

Posted at Mon, Jun 23, 2025 4:45 PM

Introducing the All-New 2026 Kia Sportage!

The 2026 Kia Sportage ushers in a compelling mid-cycle refresh, presenting sharply redefined styling, infused technology, and smart refinements that elevate comfort and practicality. Here’s a closer look at how Kia has modernized this ever-popular compact SUV. 

Bold, EV-Inspired Exterior

Kia replaces the outgoing model’s quirky boomerang lED accents with a bolder, cleaner front fascia echoing its electric siblings like the EV5 and EV9. That means popped-up stacked LED headlights, upright “star-map” starpoint DRLs, and a square fog-light cluster framing a wider, rectangular grill. At the rear, sharper “C-clamp” LED signatures sit above a slimmer bumper design, bringing a unified, modern aesthetic. 

Interior Tech and Comfort

Slide inside and you’ll notice a fresh, decluttered cockpit: 

  • A dual panoramic 12.3-inch display combining digital gauges and touch infotainment - with crisp graphics, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus over-the-air updates.
  • A new two-spoke steering wheel and sleeker dash layout, reducing clutter while complementing the elevated trim materials.
  • Ambient lighting upgraded sound insulation, a handy connectivity like USB-C ports behind the front seats on X-Line and higher trims.

Powertrain & Performance

Mechanically, the refresh builds on a familiar foundation: 

  • 2.5-liter four cylinder gas engine rated at 187 hp with eight-speed automatic and optional AWD. Noted for a smooth ride, it’s not the briskest in its class.
  • Hybrid (1.6 T-GDi + e-motor) - 231 hp total, six-speed auto, available AWD.
  • Plug-in Hybrid model - around 268 hp and ~34-mile EV range, AWD, and six-speed auto. 

X-Line and X-Pro trims add rugged flair and terrain modes common to adventure-focused SUVs.

Other available trims include LX, EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line, and X-Pro Prestige. Hybrid trims will become available mid-2025.

What’s New

  • Striking restyled front and rear fascias with cleaner LED lighting.
  • Refreshed twin-12.3” instrument/infotainment screen with wireless connectivity and OTA updates.
  • Expanded standard safety tech-adaptive cruise, blind-spot detection, ped/cyclist emergency braking, and parking sensors. 
  • Higher trims gain off-road gear and terrain modes for rugged versatility.
  • Cabin enhanced with ambient lighting, improved materials, quieter ride and new USB-C ports. 

The 2026 Kia Sportage refresh injects a polished, tech-rich evolution into an already stellar package. Competent, roomy, and refreshed inside and out, it still grapples with modest performance on the base engine - though the hybrid and PHEV resolves that well. 

“Kia is redefining adventure in 2026 with a bold refresh of the Sportage lineup: three rugged new models designed to blur the line between urban sophistication and off-road capability,” says Lee Zander, New Car Manager at Eide Kia. “Whether you’re tackling backcountry trails or cruising city streets, the new Sportage brings power, presence, and purpose to every journey.”

If you’re in the market for a small SUV loaded with modern tech, smooth ride, AWD capability, and flexible powertrain options, make sure to check out the 2026 Sportage. And keep your eye out for the new hybrid and plug-in options that become available soon! 

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