2026 Kia Sportage

Stylish, Spacious, Smart

2026 Kia Sportage

Stylish, Spacious, Smart

Strong Performance

Tire Rotation
Multi-Points 2.5L engine with 187 hp and up to 3,500 lb towing

All-Weather Ready

AWD
with Terrain Mode for snow, mud, and sand

Smart Tech

12.3" Touchscreen
wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, OTA updates

Ebony-Black
#121212
Fusion-Black
#101010
Gravity Gray
#1d1d1f
Glacial White Pearl
#bfbfbd
Glacial White Pearl w Ebony Black Roof
#bfbfbd
Snow-White-Pearl
#cacbcd
Nebular Blue
#0e5ab2
Nebular Blue w Ebony Black Roof
#0e5ab2
Panthera Metal
#323232
Panthera Metal Matte
#323232
Runway Red
#880b19
Runway Red w Ebony Black Roof
#880b19
Steel Gray
#6d6d6f
Wolf Gray w Ebony Black Roof
#6d6d6f
Ebony-Black
#121212
Fusion-Black
#101010
Gravity Gray
#1d1d1f
Glacial White Pearl
#bfbfbd
Glacial White Pearl w Ebony Black Roof
#bfbfbd
Snow-White-Pearl
#cacbcd
Nebular Blue
#0e5ab2
Nebular Blue w Ebony Black Roof
#0e5ab2
Panthera Metal
#323232
Panthera Metal Matte
#323232
Runway Red
#880b19
Runway Red w Ebony Black Roof
#880b19
Steel Gray
#6d6d6f
Wolf Gray w Ebony Black Roof
#6d6d6f
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Interior Features (Standard Pack)

  • Dual 12.3″ panoramic display (cluster + infotainment)
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Premium SynTex or leather upholstery (trim-dependent)
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Smart power liftgate with programmable height

Exterior Features (Standard Pack)

  • LED headlights with signature DRLs
  • Bold tiger-nose grille
  • 17″ to 19″ alloy wheels (varies by trim)
  • Roof rails for added utility
  • Power-folding side mirrors
  • Rear spoiler with integrated brake light
  • Panoramic sunroof (available on higher trims)

Extended Range

  • 2.5L gas engine
  • EPA-estimated up to 33 MPG highway
  • Approx. 400–450 miles per tank
  • Idle Stop & Go system for better fuel savings
  • 14.3-gallon fuel tank capacity
  • Front-wheel and all-wheel drive options
  • Lightweight platform improves overall efficiency

Performance

  • 2.5L I-4 engine with 187 hp
  • 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Drive Mode Select (Normal, Sport, Smart)
  • Optional AWD with locking center differential
  • 3,500 lb towing capacity (when properly equipped)
  • Smooth ride quality with MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Electronic Stability Control with traction management

Pricing

  • Discover practical value and modern versatility with competitive 2026 Kia Sportage pricing options:
  • Sportage LX FWD – $28,690
  • Sportage LX AWD / EX FWD – $30,490
  • Sportage EX AWD – $32,290
  • Sportage SX FWD – $34,290
  • Sportage SX‑Prestige FWD – $36,290
  • Sportage SX‑Prestige AWD – $38,090
  • Sportage X‑Line AWD – $32,990
  • Sportage X‑Pro Prestige AWD – $39,590

Engine & Specs

2026 Kia Sportage

Powertrain

  • Engine: 2.5 L Inline‑4 Gasoline Direct Injection
  • Horsepower: 187 hp @ 6,100 rpm
  • Torque: 178 lb‑ft @ 4,000 rpm
  • Transmission: 8‑Speed Shiftable Automatic
  • Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (All-Wheel Drive optional)

Performance

  • 0–60 mph: ~9.3 seconds
  • Top Speed: ~118 mph
  • Towing Capacity: Up to 3,500 lb

Fuel & Efficiency

  • Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded
  • Fuel Tank: 14.3 gallons
  • Fuel Economy (FWD): 25 city / 33 highway / 28 combined mpg
  • Fuel Economy (AWD): 24 city / 30 highway / 26 combined mpg
  • Estimated Range: ~360–400 miles

Dimensions & Weight

  • Curb Weight: 3,434–3,827 lb
  • Length: 184.4 in
  • Width: 73.4 in
  • Height: 65.4–66.1 in (varies by drivetrain)
  • Wheelbase: 108.5 in
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Kia Sportage Trim Levels Comparison

Explore key features and performance in the 2026 Kia Sportage Trim Levels
Glacial White Pearl

2026 Kia Sportage LX FWD

$28,690
Starting MSRP
Available Colours
Features
  • Engine: 2.5 L inline‑4 (187 hp, 178 lb-ft)
  • Transmission: 8‑Speed Automatic
  • Drivetrain: Front‑Wheel Drive
  • Seating: 5‑passenger
  • Infotainment: 12.3″ touchscreen, 12.3″ digital cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
  • Safety: Forward Collision‑Avoidance, Lane‑Keeping Assist, Blind‑Spot Monitoring
    Wheels: 17″ alloy
  • Fuel Economy: 25 city / 33 hwy / 28 combined mpg
  • Warranty: 5‑year/60,000‑mile basic, 10‑year/100,000‑mile powertrain
Wolf Gray w Ebony Black Roof

2026 Kia Sportage EX FWD / AWD

$30,490
Starting MSRP
Available Colours
Features
  • Engine: 2.5 L inline‑4 (187 hp, 178 lb-ft)
  • Transmission: 8‑Speed Automatic
  • Drivetrain: FWD or available AWD
  • Seating: 5‑passenger
  • Infotainment: 12.3″ touchscreen, wireless phone charger, navigation
  • Safety: Adds rear parking sensors
  • Wheels: 18″ alloy
    Fuel Economy (AWD): 24 city / 30 hwy / 26 combined mpg
Runway Red

2026 Kia Sportage X‑Line AWD

$32,990
Starting MSRP
Available Colours
Features
  • Engine: 2.5 L inline‑4 (187 hp, 178 lb-ft)
  • Transmission: 8‑Speed Automatic
  • Drivetrain: All‑Wheel Drive with Terrain Mode
  • Seating: 5‑passenger
  • Infotainment: 12.3″ dual screens, wireless smartphone integration
  • Safety: Highway Driving Assist, Blind‑Spot Avoidance
  • Wheels: 19″ gloss black alloy
  • Exterior: Unique X-Line design, roof rails
Nebular Blue

2026 Kia Sportage EX AWD

$32,290
Starting MSRP
Available Colours
Features
  • Engine: 2.5 L inline‑4 (187 hp, 178 lb-ft)
  • Transmission: 8‑Speed Automatic
  • Drivetrain: All‑Wheel Drive
  • Seating: 5‑passenger
  • Infotainment: 12.3″ touchscreen with navigation
  • Safety: Front and rear parking sensors, Smart Cruise Control
  • Wheels: 18″ alloy

Driver Assistance Technology

A smarter way to drive.

Auto Emergency Braking Technology

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

Parking Sensors

Highway Driving Assist

The 2026 Kia Sportage comes standard with Auto Emergency Braking Technology, which detects vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists ahead. If a potential collision is sensed, it warns the driver and can automatically apply the brakes to help avoid or lessen the impact. Higher trims add enhanced features like junction turning assist and evasive steering support for added safety.

The 2026 Kia Sportage offers Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist on higher trims like X Line and above. This system uses radar to monitor the areas you can’t see and alerts you if there’s a vehicle in your blind spot when you’re signaling to change lanes. If it detects a potential collision, it can apply braking to help avoid impact, whether you’re merging on the highway or backing out of a parking spot. It’s more than just a warning light; it’s active protection during everyday driving.
The 2026 Kia Sportage offers Rear Cross-Traffic Collision–Avoidance Assist on select trims. When you’re backing out of a parking spot, the system uses rear sensors to detect approaching vehicles from either side. If it senses a possible collision, it alerts you with visual and audio warnings and can automatically apply the brakes to help prevent impact.
The 2026 Kia Sportage includes parking sensors on many trims. These sensors use ultrasonic detection to monitor obstacles behind and in front of the vehicle when maneuvering in tight spots. When an object is detected the system motivates you with beeps that increase in frequency as you get closer. On higher trims visual alerts appear on the infotainment screen helping you judge distance more precisely. This feature makes low‑speed parking and tight‑space maneuvering safer and more intuitive.
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) blends adaptive cruise control with lane-centering technology using camera, radar, and navigation data. It maintains your set speed and distance from the vehicle ahead, automatically slows down in curves, and helps keep the SUV centered in its lane. On certain highways it even adjusts your speed to match posted limits. Higher trims offer HDA 2, which adds steering support during lane changes triggered by turn signals, plus evasive steering when necessary, further reducing fatigue and making highway travel safer and less demanding.

360° Surround View Monitor

The Surround View Monitor (SVM) in the Kia Sportage SUV enhances parking and low-speed maneuvering by providing a 360-degree view. Using four strategically placed cameras, the Kia Motors Sportage combines real-time images to give a bird’s-eye perspective on your display screen. This innovative feature minimizes blind spots and ensures safer parking in urban environments.

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