Kia’s High Promoting Mannequin Affords Enhancements Throughout All Three Powertrains – ICE, HEV, PHEV
- “Opposites United” design philosophy takes on a extra assured and refined fashion with Kia’s LED star map lighting and distinctive amber DRLs
- New driver-centric twin 12.3-in. panoramic showsi with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto commonplace on all trims
- Accessible new 10-in. Head-up Show (HUD)
- Electrified lineup turns into much more fascinating with the addition of sporty S and rugged X-Line turbo hybrid trims
- Superior Driver Help System (ADAS)ii suite now consists of obtainable Ahead Collision Avoidance Help w/ Direct Oncoming Detection & Avoidance, subsequent degree HDA2 and Entrance/Aspect/Rear Parking Distance Warning
- Accessible Digital Key gives the flexibility to lock/unlock/begin utilizing a sensible gadget
- New Terrain mode (Snow, Mud, Sand) on X-Line, X-Professional Status, and all AWD trims2
- A extra highly effective than earlier than turbo hybrid powertrain
- Section-up roominess with spectacular rear legroom and cargo room
- New Digital Options and Providers by way of Kia Joiniii
The 2026 Kia Sportage compact SUV debuted right now on the Los Angeles Auto Present (LAAS) with an in depth checklist of enhancements in design, innovation, know-how and comfort. As Kia’s longest operating nameplate, the Sportage undergoes its most important change because the fifth-generation mannequin launched nearly three years in the past. The 2026 Sportage delivers extra of all the pieces for right now’s savvy, adventurous and eco-conscious shoppers throughout three distinct powertrain variants – ICE, Turbo Hybrid (HEV), and Turbo Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) – with an expansive trim vary that features the rugged and succesful X-Line and X-Professional Status trims.
Exuding the model’s “Opposites United” design philosophy, the Sportage takes on a extra assured look with entrance and rear design enhancements. Inside, the Sportage brings extra know-how upgrades than ever, from Kia’s progressive Linked Automobile Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) with a typical curved 12.3-inch touchscreen show1 to an all-new obtainable 10-inch head-up show (HUD) that communicates pertinent data together with ADAS2 capabilities and turn-by-turn instructions. There’s additionally a roster of Digital Key options for distant lock/unlock/begin capabilities by way of suitable sensible units.
The 2026 Sportage gives one thing for everybody, with an expansive lineup that features a new sporty S and succesful X-Line trim for the Sportage HEV. Sportage fashions with the turbo hybrid powertrain additionally get an uptick in horsepower, whereas X-Line, X-Professional and all AWD fashions acquire extra confidence with commonplace Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud, Sand).2
The strong Sportage ICE lineup consists of the LX, EX, SX, SX-Status, X-Line, and X-Professional Status trims. The Sportage X-Professional Status permits drivers to enterprise additional into nature with off-road prepared options. The Sportage HEV is available in LX, S (new), EX, X-Line (new), and SX-Status, whereas the Sportage PHEV is available in X-Line and X-Line Status.
Sure Sportage trims are assembled within the U.S.,iv alongside the award-winning Telluride, Sorento, and all-electric EV6 and EV9 at Kia’s manufacturing plant in West Level, Georgia. The 2026 Sportage is predicted to reach in Kia showrooms in Q2 of subsequent yr and pricing shall be introduced nearer to its on-sale date.
Eye-Catching Design
Befitting of Kia’s “Opposites United” design philosophy, clean, smooth surfaces are offset by rugged, sheer varieties, combining off-road confidence with innovative trendy cues. New design parts embrace:
- Entrance and rear bumpers
- Distinct styling for X-Line fashions
- Revised lighting:
- Stacked LED headlight design with elective cube-style projection
- Amber LED “Star Map” daytime operating lights (DRLs)
- LED “Star Map” taillights with clear design (commonplace rear mixture kind)
- Newly obtainable 17-inch, 18-inch, and 19-inch alloy wheel designs
A Cabin Geared toward Connectivity, Consolation and Comfort
Vital inside enhancements flip the cabin right into a premium dwelling area with new tech and connectivity options:
- Newly built-in Linked Automobile Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) with 12.3-inch LCD show1, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and wi-fi Android Autov and Apple CarPlayvi with Kia Join,3 relying on trim, can unlock the complete potential of your Kia, supplying you with entry to superior options, comparable to the flexibility to begin your car remotely, precondition your cabin, verify car lock standing, schedule upkeep, plan your route and extra.
- All-new obtainable 10-inch Head-up Show (HUD) compliments new know-how capabilities; integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (HEV and PHEV Solely) and turn-by-turn instructions.
- Normal Good Key with push button begin gives distant begin functionality and helps OTA updates to introduce new options that enrich the possession expertise; Accessible Digital Key 2.0 Premium gives the flexibility to lock/unlock/begin utilizing sensible units without having to hold a key fob, and likewise permits sharing the digital key with household and pals.
- Kia Join3 companies present superior embedded connectivity with:
- Wi-Fi Hotspotvii connects as much as 5 units to 4G LTE-based web
- Kia Entry App with compatibility by way of Apple and Android-based smartwatches to entry options like distant local weather management, door lock/unlock and extra
- Peace of thoughts with stolen car monitoring and immobilization functionality
- Linked Routing: Cloud-based system calculates the optimum route utilizing real-time maps and predicted site visitors information based mostly on historic data and AI to study the popular routes of customers
- Good Speaker Integration lets clients use Amazon Alexaviii or Google Assistantix enabled sensible audio system or units to remotely management some capabilities
- New Digital Options and Providers by way of Kia Join4 will elevate the driving expertise additional by streaming music, connecting private units with the Wi-Fi Hotspot, and even permitting the proprietor to customise the infotainment expertise with their favourite NBA staff to showcase their staff spirit. Accessible by way of the Kia Join Retailer, these options would enable Kia clients to personalize their automotive and provide the flexibility so as to add extra options by way of OTA updates.
As well as, Sportage gives an array of obtainable know-how to help drivers from second to second:
- Multi-function audio/local weather touchpad sits beneath the multimedia display; switching between capabilities is now extra pure, whether or not it’s altering your most well-liked temperature setting or adjusting the quantity
- 360-degree Encompass-View Monitorx with 3D view is designed to supply a fowl’s-eye view of the car’s environment, and for added peace of thoughts, Distant 360 View is accessible with Kia Join3
- Harman Kardon premium audio systemxi
- Wi-fi chargingxii pad constructed contained in the higher tray
Different notable inside options embrace:
- Non-compulsory energy folding outdoors mirrors for parking in tight areas
- Non-compulsory heated rear seats (HEV and PHEV solely) provide chilly climate consolation for rear passengers
- New accent trims for instrument panel, middle console and door panels cut back fingerprint smudges
The Sportage continues to supply a spacious inside and versatile cargo room:
- 41.3-inches of rear legroom with loads of area to maintain your rear passengers comfy3
- Rear cargo capability of as much as 39.6 cu-ft. of area helps you to take your gear alongside for the journey or to deal with your weekend tasks.3
- Twin-level cargo ground offers versatile cargo carrying capabilities (commonplace on ICE and HEV; not obtainable on PHEV).
New Trims and Choices Packages
The Sportage provides two new turbocharged Hybrid trim ranges for 2026 (S and X-Line) with the next key options:
- S Hybrid: 12.3-in. touchscreen show with commonplace wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Fr/Rr USB-C charging ports, Good Key with push button begin, energy driver’s seat with heated entrance seats, Blindspot Collision Warning (BCW)/Rear Cross-Site visitors Collision Avoidance (RCCA)/Secure Exit Help (SEA), heated outdoors mirrors with LED flip sign indicator, 18-in. darkish alloy wheels, and gloss black grille and window trims.
- X-Line Hybrid: 12.3-in. touchscreen show with commonplace wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Fr/Rr USB-C charging ports, wi-fi charging, energy driver’s seat, SynTex seating with heated entrance seats, BCW/RCCA/SEA, heated outdoors mirrors with LED flip sign indicator, LED fog lights, panoramic sunroof, overhead LED inside lighting, sensible energy liftgate, 19-inch black alloy wheels and gloss black grille, bumper, badging and window trims.
There are additionally two new choices packages:
- LX Comfort Package deal: Energy driver’s seat, BCW/RCCA/SEA, heated outdoors mirrors with LED indicator.
- X-Line Expertise Package deal: 12.3-inch ccNC Navigation/TFT cluster, Encompass View Monitor (SVM)/Blind View Monitor (BVM), Harmon Kardon premium audio, two-position driver’s seat & outdoors mirror reminiscence, energy folding outdoors mirrors, and LED fog lights.
Various Engine Lineup
Whether or not you’re an city adventurer, an off-pavement explorer, or a freeway commuter, there’s a Sportage for you. Each Turbo HEV and Turbo PHEV powertrains have been refined with an uptick energy.
- Sportage ICE: 2.5-liter I-4
- 8-speed computerized transmission
- FWD/AWD
- 187 horsepower est.
- 3500 lb. towing capability
- Sportage HEV: 1.6-liter turbo gasoline direct injection (GDI) and 47.7kW motor (revised system)
- 6-speed computerized transmission
- FWD/AWD
- 231 horsepower est. (+4 HP over earlier mannequin yr)
- 2000 lb. towing capability
- Sportage PHEV: 1.6-liter turbo gasoline direct injection (GDI) and 72kW motor (revised system)
- 6-speed computerized transmission
- AWD
- 268 horsepower est. (+7 HP over earlier mannequin yr)
- 2000 lb. towing capability
Accessible Lively AWD2 makes use of electro-hydraulic coupling with center-locking differential to actively distribute energy between entrance and rear wheels relying on street and driving situations. Add to that driver-selectable Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud, Sand)2 for X-Line, X-Professional Status, and all AWD fashions.
Ruggedness Retained: X-Line and X-Professional
For gasoline-powered variants, the 2026 Sportage continues to supply X-Line and X-Professional Status trims. Each come commonplace with an Lively AWD system and a singular tread-like stitching sample on SynTex artificial leather-trimmed seats.
Sportage X-Line blends assured and rugged design:
- Distinctive entrance and rear bumper and skid plate-shaped molding
- Kia’s LED star map lighting and distinctive amber DRLs complimented with darkish styling parts for a extra aggressive picture
- Lively All-Wheel Drive System with Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud, Sand)2
- Aspect mirrors, roof rack and window surrounds completed in gloss black for a particular look
- Raised roof rack rails to assist adventure-ready equipment
- Unique 19-inch wheels with all-season tires
Sportage X-Professional Status has off-road {hardware} to match its design parts, together with:
- B.F. Goodrich all-terrain tiresxiii
- 17-inch matte black off-road wheels
- Lively All-Wheel Drive System with Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud, Sand)2
- LED fog lights and LED Projector headlights
- Heated windshield and wiper washer nozzles
- Unique two-tone roof design
Superior Driver Help Programs
As with all choices throughout the Kia product portfolio, there’s a full suite of Superior Driver Help Programs.xiv New options to Sportage on this space embrace:
- Normal Auto Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian, Bicycle owner, and Automobile Detection: Designed to use sensors and a digicam to scan the street forward for potential hazards and is designed to mechanically apply the brakes when a possible collision is detected.
- Non-compulsory Ahead Collision Avoidance Help w/ Direct Oncoming Detection & Avoidance plus subsequent degree Freeway Driving Help 2: Employs forward-facing digicam, radar sensors, and navigation information. The obtainable system can help with sustaining a predetermined pace and distance from the car detected forward of you in sure circumstances. The system also can help with steering wheel management when altering lanes (activated by the flip sign) and evasive steering help.
- Normal Palms on Detection (HOD): Direct HOD sensor is designed to find out whether or not the motive force is holding the steering wheel, issuing warnings when obligatory.
- Non-compulsory Parking Distance Warning: Ahead/Aspect/Reverse (PDW-F/S/R): Designed to supply a warning to assist keep away from collision with pedestrians or objects across the car at low speeds. PDW-F/R is commonplace.
i Distracted driving can lead to the lack of car management. When working a car, by no means use a car system that takes your focus away from protected car operation.
ii No system, irrespective of how superior, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving situations. All the time drive safely.
iii Buy/lease of sure Kia autos with Kia Join features a complimentary 3-year subscription ranging from new car retail sale/lease date as recorded by the seller. After your complimentary 3-year Kia Join subscription expires, continued entry to the complete suite of Kia Join companies obtainable in your Kia would require a paid subscription on the then-current subscription price or your use of sure Kia Join options might instantly terminate. Use of Kia Join is topic to settlement to the Kia Join Privateness Coverage (obtainable at homeowners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and Phrases of Service (obtainable at homeowners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html). Complimentary Kia Join subscription is transferable to subsequent proprietor in the course of the authentic Kia Join service time period. Solely use Kia Join when protected to take action. Kia Join might at present be unavailable for 2024 or newer autos offered or bought in Massachusetts; please see the Kia Proprietor’s Portal for updates on availability. Kia Entry with Kia Join app is obtainable from the Apple App Retailer or Google Play retailer. Kia America, Inc. reserves the proper to vary or discontinue Kia Join at any time with out prior notification or incurring any future obligation. Message and information charges might apply. Mobile and GPS protection is required to make use of most options. Kia Join options might fluctuate by mannequin, mannequin yr, and trim degree. Options, specs, and charges are topic to vary. For extra on particulars and limitations, go to www.kia.com or your licensed Kia seller. Apple and App Retailer are registered logos of Apple Inc. Google and its associated logos are logos of Google LLC or its associates.
iv Trims assembled in U.S.: ICE LX/EX/SX/SX-P/X-Line/X-Professional Status; Trims in-built Gwangju, Korea: ICE LX/EX, HEV (all trims), PHEV (all trims)
v Android Auto car person interface is a product of Google and its phrases and privateness statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play retailer and an Android suitable smartphone operating Android 5.0 Lollipop or greater. Information plan charges apply. Android, Android Auto, and Google Play are logos of Google LLC.
vi Apple CarPlay runs on smartphone mobile information service. Regular information charges apply. Apple and CarPlay are logos of Apple, Inc.
vii Wi-Fi Hotspot requires enrollment in Kia Join. Trial or paid subscription information plan required. Wi-Fi Hotspot companies require car mobile connectivity and availability of car GPS sign; sure companies might gather location data. Wi-Fi Hotspot obtainable solely within the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia. Wi-Fi Hotspot could also be unavailable for autos which can be bought or offered in Massachusetts.
viii Amazon units are offered individually and require a Wi-Fi web connection. Amazon, Alexa, and all associated logos are logos of Amazon.com, Inc. or its associates.
ix Google units are offered individually and require a Wi-Fi web connection. Google, Google Assistant, and all associated logos are logos of Google, Inc.
x When engaged, 360-degree Encompass-View Monitor is just not an alternative to protected driving and will not show all objects round car. All the time drive safely and use warning.
xi Harman Kardon is a registered trademark of Harman Worldwide Industries, Inc.
xii Charging system solely works with choose units. Consult with the car’s Proprietor’s Handbook for warnings and directions.
xiii BF Goodrich is a trademark of Compagnie Générale Des Establissements Michelin.
xiv These options usually are not substitutes for protected driving and will not detect or show all objects surrounding car. All the time drive safely and use warning.
