2026 Kia Sportage: All The Details

Kia has significantly updated the 2026 Kia Sportage, introducing refreshed styling, expanded trim options, and enhanced power and technology features. The fifth-generation Sportage adopts Kia’s “Opposites United” design language, featuring redesigned front and rear bumpers, Cube LED headlights, and tail lights with the Star Map motif. The SUV now offers 17-, 18-, and 19-inch refreshed alloy wheels, adding to its modernized look.

Inside, the updates include a sleek Dual 12.3-inch curved display, fingerprint-resistant materials, and new accent trims. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard on hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, and optional features include a 10-inch head-up display, Digital Key 2.0, and surround-view cameras.

The 2026 Sportage offers three powertrains. The 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine produces 187 horsepower, while the hybrid’s revised setup now delivers 231 horsepower. The plug-in hybrid tops the range with 268 horsepower and standard all-wheel drive. Rugged trims like the X-Line and X-Pro Prestige offer off-road enhancements, including all-terrain tires and advanced terrain modes.

More details, including pricing, will be revealed closer to launch.

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By AutoGuide.com Staff

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