2026 New Kia Sportage - Full interior Exterior Details

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New Kia Sportage 2026 Mat Grey - Full interior Exterior Details

MSRP
$30.085–$40.985

Following its 2023 redesign, the Kia Sportage has relied on wilder styling to stand out in a sea of versatile compact SUVs. The 2026 Sportage introduces a few aesthetic tweaks that tames its front fascia. With a refresh focused on tech and style, the Sportage continues to lean on its spacious interior, generous list of standard features, and solid value to make it a competitive player. While it offers a quiet ride and accurate steering, the Sportage has dull road manners that directly contradict the model's name. The 187-hp four-cylinder gas engine found in the nonhybrid car isn't nearly as peppy as the powertrains found in the Sportage Hybrid (reviewed separately). Front-wheel drive comes standard, but all-wheel drive is available on all trims except the SX, and it comes standard on upper trim levels. The Sportage's revised interior is clean and simple, ditching the outgoing model's quirky vertical air vents and introducing a new panoramic display. Despite delivering on the fundamental pillars that define the compact-SUV segment—space and versatility—the nonhybrid Sportage lacks the driving verve of competitors like the Honda CR-V and the Mazda CX-50.

What's New for 2026?

The 2026 Kia Sportage wears new and less polarizing skin. Gone are the controversial boomerang-shape accent lights and low-mounted headlights of the 2025 model, replaced with more conventional frontal features that bring the Sportage more in line with other Kia models. The Sportage's mid-cycle refresh extends to the cabin, bringing a new steering wheel, a revised dash, and dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays. Kia also gives the Sportage some desirable tech upgrades, from a head-up display to remote parking assist, to an upgraded version of Kia's Highway Driving Assist driver aid.
Pricing and Which One to Buy

The price of the 2026 Kia Sportage starts at $30.085 and goes up to $40.985 depending on the trim and options.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The Sportage's default powertrain is a 187-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder that mates to an eight-speed automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive. A more powerful hybrid variant is also offered, but we review that model separately. Performance has never been the Sportage's forte, and it continues to push aside engaging driving dynamics in favor of a cushy ride and predictable on-road behavior—both of which the Sportage executes well. While not the most interesting compact SUV to drive, the Sportage still offers accurate steering and good chassis composure, preventing spirited driving from feeling like a chore. Rugged-looking trims such as the X-Line give the compact ute an off-road vibe in terms of looks, but the X-Pro trim actually has some equipment to help tackle the rough stuff. It rides on black 17-inch wheels and all-terrain tires and features a selection of drive modes.

0–60-MPH Times

We sampled both the base four-cylinder and the hybrid powertrain during our initial test drive and were more satisfied with the hybrid. At our test track, the nonhybrid Sportage delivered sleepy acceleration, needing 9.1 seconds to hit 60 mph versus only 7.4 seconds for the hybrid.
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