2026 KIA SPORTAGE

INTRODUCTION

The 2026 Kia Sportage compact SUV brings significant upgrades in design, technology, and convenience, marking its most transformative update in years. Catering to adventurous and eco-conscious drivers, the Sportage features a versatile lineup that includes the rugged X-Line and off-road-ready X-Pro Prestige trims. The introduction of a sporty S trim and enhanced X-Line for the HEV, along with boosted horsepower for turbo hybrid models, ensures there’s a version for every lifestyle. AWD models, including the X-Line and X-Pro, now come standard with Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud, Sand) for improved performance on various surfaces.

Available with three powertrains—Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Turbo Hybrid (HEV), and Turbo Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)—the Sportage offers a diverse range of trims. The ICE lineup includes options like the LX, EX, SX, and X-Pro Prestige for off-road enthusiasts. The HEV adds the new S and X-Line trims, while the PHEV is available in X-Line and X-Line Prestige, delivering a combination of capability and efficiency across all configurations.

Contact our Kia dealership near Tulsa, OK, today, to learn more about the 2026 Kia Sportage SUV’s availability, price, specs, and more.

2026 KIA SPORTAGE

DESIGN ELEMENTS

The 2026 Kia Sportage adopts a more confident and sophisticated design, blending sleek, smooth surfaces with bold, rugged elements for a modern yet adventurous aesthetic. Updates to the front and rear further enhance its striking appearance, exuding off-road capability and contemporary style.

New exterior design elements include:

  • Newly available 17-inch, 18-inch, and 19-inch alloy wheel designs
  • Distinct styling for X-Line models
  • Front and rear bumpers
  • Revised lighting:
    • LED “Star Map” taillights with transparent design
    • Stacked LED headlight design with optional cube-style projection
    • Amber LED “Star Map” daytime running lights (DRLs)

The 2026 Sportage interior features cutting-edge technology, including Kia’s advanced Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) with a standard 12.3-inch curved touchscreen display. An all-new optional 10-inch head-up display (HUD) provides key information, such as ADAS features and turn-by-turn navigation, for a more connected and convenient driving experience.

Highlights of the new 2026 Kia Sportage’s tech-ladden, spacious enhanced interior include:

  • New accent trims for instrument panel, center console and door panels reduce fingerprint smudges
  • Optional heated rear seats (HEV and PHEV only) offer cold weather comfort for rear passengers
  • Optional power folding outside mirrors for parking in tight spaces
  • Wireless charging pad built inside the upper tray
  • 360-degree Surround-View Monitor with 3D view is designed to provide a bird’s-eye view of the vehicle’s surroundings
  • Standard Smart Key with push button start offers remote start capability and supports OTA updates
  • All-new available 10-inch Head-up Display compliments new technology functions
  • Newly integrated Connected Car Navigation Cockpit with 12.3-inch LCD display, over-the-air updates, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • Dual-level cargo floor provides flexible cargo carrying capabilities (not available on PHEV)
  • Rear cargo capacity of up to 39.6 cu-ft. of space lets you take your gear along for the journey or to tackle your weekend projects
  • 41.3-inches of rear legroom with plenty of space to keep your rear passengers comfortable
2026 Kia Sportage
2026 Kia Sportage

2026 KIA SPORTAGE

POWER & PERFORMANCE

Whether you’re navigating the streets of Tulsa, venturing off-road, or commuting on the highway, the 2026 Sportage offers a model to suit your needs. The available Active AWD system uses electro-hydraulic coupling with a center-locking differential to seamlessly distribute power between the front and rear wheels based on road and driving conditions. Both the Turbo HEV and Turbo PHEV powertrains have been refined for increased power and performance, ensuring a capable and versatile ride.

  • Sportage ICE: 2.5-liter I-4
    • 3500 lb. towing capacity
    • 187 horsepower est.
    • FWD/AWD
    • 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Sportage HEV: 1.6-liter turbo gasoline direct injection (GDI)
    • 2000 lb. towing capacity
    • 231 horsepower est.
    • FWD/AWD
    • 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Sportage PHEV: 1.6-liter turbo gasoline direct injection (GDI)
    • 2000 lb. towing capacity
    • 268 horsepower est.
    • AWD
    • 6-speed automatic transmission
2026 Kia Sportage
2026 Kia Sportage

2026 KIA SPORTAGE

RUGGEDNESS RETAINED: X-LINE AND X-PRO TRIMS

The 2026 Sportage retains its X-Line and X-Pro Prestige trims, both equipped with standard Active AWD and featuring SynTex synthetic leather-trimmed seats adorned with a distinctive tread-like stitching pattern.

Sportage X-Line blends confident and rugged design:

  • Exclusive 19-inch wheels with all-season tires
  • Raised roof rack rails to support adventure-ready accessories
  • Side mirrors, roof rack and window surrounds finished in gloss black
  • Active All-Wheel Drive System with Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud, Sand)
  • Kia’s LED star map lighting and distinctive amber DRLs complimented with dark styling elements
  • Unique front and rear bumper and skid plate-shaped molding

Sportage X-Pro Prestige has off-road hardware to match its design elements, including:

  • Exclusive two-tone roof design
  • Heated windshield and wiper washer nozzles
  • LED fog lights and LED Projector headlights
  • Active All-Wheel Drive System with Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud, Sand)
  • 17-inch matte black off-road wheels
  • B.F. Goodrich all-terrain tires
2026 Kia Sportage
2026 Kia Sportage

2026 KIA SPORTAGE

FOR SALE NEAR TULSA, OK

Ferguson Kia is excited to bring the new 2026 Kia Sportage to our Kia dealership near Tulsa, OK. The 2026 Kia Sportage is expected to arrive in Kia showrooms in quarter two of 2025. Pricing will be announced closer to its on-sale date. Contact our team of Kia professionals, today, to learn more about the 2026 Sportage SUV’s availability, specs, price, and more.

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