The new 2026 Kia Sportage
Available Dual Panoramic Display
24-in. Combined
Cargo room & rear seat legroom
Class-leading
Available AWD w/
Multi-Terrain Mode
Why stop at capable?
The turbocharged Sportage Hybrid gives you rugged capability and hybrid power in one, boasting EPA-est. 42 MPG combined. (EPA-est. 35 MPG combined for SX Prestige shown). *
X-LINE AWD
Find your next escape.
The capable spirit and refined interior of the Sportage X-Line let you break free from the ordinary. Explore new roads, make new memories, and stay connected with a ride that has both impressive versatility and eye-catching style.
Active all-wheel drive (AWD)
Adventure ready Multi-Terrain Mode w/ snow, mud, & sand capability in certain situations
Exclusive exterior trim in gloss black finish
19-in. gloss black alloy wheels
Raised high-utility roof rails in gloss black finish
- Black exterior badging
Standard features also include:
- 12.3-in. Touchscreen Display w/ Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Wireless Android Auto™
15 standard collision avoidance & driver assist features
- Up to 2,500-lb. towing capacity
Disclaimers
INTERIOR
Comfort for the open road.
Step Into Innovation
The 2026 Sportage interior gets a modern refresh with a sleek new dashboard, a redesigned two-spoke steering wheel, and available two-tone interior options. 1
Class-Leading 2nd-Row Legroom
With 41.3. in. of class-leading 2nd-row legroom, you'll be able to comfortably share the ride with family and friends. 2
Class-Leading Cargo Room
Sportage offers ample cargo room with the rear seats folded flat, so you can level up the adventure with your must-have toys and tools. Plus, with the rear seats folded up, Sportage offers class-leading cargo room. 3
First-Class Front Row
The front-row seats offer available heating and ventilation for comfort in a variety of climates. Plus, the available 2-position memory driver's seat lets you save and recall two preset seating positions, so it's always set just the way you like it. 4
Stylish Interior
The 2026 Sportage features new accent trim finishes and a range of available interior color options, including Terracotta on X-Line. 5
Panoramic Sunroof
The 2026 Sportage features an available panoramic sunroof that provides an expansive view of the sky for a more airy and open driving experience. 6
TECHNOLOGY
Your must-haves, built-in.
Dual Panoramic Display
The available Dual Panoramic Display gives you approximately 24 in. of total combined displays for navigation, driving information, entertainment, and more. 1
360° Surround View Monitor
The available 360° Surround View Monitor can help you take the guesswork out of parking by providing an aerial view of your surroundings to enhance awareness when maneuvering your vehicle in certain situations. 2
The available 360° Surround View Monitor can help you take the guesswork out of parking by providing an aerial view of your surroundings to enhance awareness when maneuvering your vehicle in certain situations. 2
Blind-Spot View Monitor
Activated by your turn signal, the available Blind-Spot View Monitor displays a live video feed of your vehicle's rear blind spots in your dashboard gauge cluster to help you change lanes with confidence. 3
Wireless Connectivity
Standard Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Wireless Android Auto™ allow you to bring along many of your must-have apps, accessed via the intuitive touchscreen or hands-free with voice control. 4
Harman Kardon® Premium Audio
The available Harman Kardon® Premium Audio system delivers powerful and immersive sound so you can let your favorite tracks inspire the drive. 5
Wireless Charging
Keep your compatible smartphone charged up on the go with available Qi-enabled wireless smartphone charging. 6
PERFORMANCE
Ready for what's next.
All-Wheel Drive
Available active all-wheel drive (AWD) w/ Terrain Mode helps provide optimum driving performance, traction, and stability in a variety of conditions. 1
Multi-Terrain Mode Selector
Sportage AWD, X-Line, and X-Pro trims feature a Multi-Terrain Mode Selector so you can easily switch between the capable mud, snow, and sand terrain modes to optimize the drivetrain and enhance driver confidence with increased traction and stability. 2
Impressive Ground Clearance
Sportage offers up to 8.3 in. of available ground clearance to help enhance visibility for confident exploration. 3
Capable All-Terrain Tires
The 2026 Sportage X-Pro Prestige features 17-in. wheels with all-terrain tires so you can confidently tackle the road ahead. 4
EXTERIOR
Show them what you're made of.
Bold From Every Angle
Show off as you arrive and turn heads as you go with updated front and rear-end designs that add rugged personality and sophisticated style. 1
Eye-Catching LED Headlights
Make your presence known and illuminate the path ahead with vertical LED headlights and distinct amber daytime running lights (DRL) featuring a bold design. 2
Distinctive Wheel Designs
New available 17, 18, and 19-in. wheel designs add rugged style for a driving experience that looks as elevated as it feels. 3
Exclusive X-Line & X-Pro Design
Sportage X-Line and X-Pro trims are designed with unique exteriors and exclusive additions to help you stand out from the pack, including a two-tone black roof on the Sportage X-Pro trim. 4
High-Utility Roof Rails
Maximize your adventures with available high-utility roof rails that let you bring excursion accessories and gear. 5
CONNECTIVITY
Sync up, take off.
Remote Start & Climate Control
Make sure your Sportage is ready to go when you are. Available Remote Start & Climate Control let you start your vehicle remotely and set the cabin temperature before you even step inside. 1
Make sure your Sportage is ready to go when you are. Available Remote Start & Climate Control let you start your vehicle remotely and set the cabin temperature before you even step inside. 1
Find My Car
Available Find My Car lets you conveniently locate and get directions to your car on demand using the Kia Access app. 2
Voice Assistant
Available Voice Assistant pairs with Amazon Alexa so you can use voice commands for features like Remote Start and Climate Control. 3
Over-the-Air Updates
With available Over-the-Air Updates, Sportage can perform automatic vehicle software upgrades to enhance your infotainment features so you can stay up to date with Kia's latest updates. 4
Kia myQ Connected Garage
Kia myQ Connected Garage lets you remotely control, manage, and monitor your garage door through your Kia's touchscreen display. Plus, with intelligent geofence capabilities, it's designed to automatically open and close your garage door as you come and go. 5
Digital Key 2.0
Can't find your key? No problem. With available Digital Key 2.0, you can use your smartphone to lock, unlock, and start your vehicle. You can even share Digital Key 2.0 access with up to three other people to help ensure your family doesn't get locked out. 6
Auto Emergency Braking Technologies
Standard Auto Emergency Braking w/ Junction Turning Detection uses sensors and a camera to scan the road ahead for approaching vehicles and can, in certain circumstances, automatically apply the brakes when a potential collision is detected. 1
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
If you try to change lanes while an object is detected in your blind spot, available Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist can help maintain your previous course by helping the vehicle return to its lane. 2
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
If oncoming obstacles are detected while reversing out of a parking spot, available Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist can issue an alert to the driver or, in certain circumstances, apply the brakes to help intervene. 3
Parking Sensors
Standard front and rear parking sensors and available side parking sensors use integrated ultrasonic sensors to help detect obstacles in front of, behind, and to the side of your vehicle. If an obstacle is detected, the system can provide an auditory warning. 4
Highway Driving Assist
When activated, available Highway Driving Assist can help maintain a predetermined speed and distance from the vehicle detected ahead of you using a forward-facing camera, radar sensors, and navigation data. 5
