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2026
2025
Fuel Economy
25 - 28 combined mpg
Horsepower
187 hp
Seating
5
Cargo Volume
74.1 cu ft
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2026 Kia Sportage Overview

2026 Kia Sportage Pricing

The 2026 Kia Sportage has a starting sticker price of $30,085, with the range-topping Sportage X-Pro Prestige kicking off at $40,985.

MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
LX
$30,085
TBD
$31,885
TBD
$34,385
TBD
$35,685
TBD
$37,685
TBD
$40,985
TBD

Sportage Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Kia Sportage (2023-current) a 3.9 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 61% recommend it. These figures are based on 23 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 2026 Kia Sportage

"Love this vehicle"

"Love.. I’ve previously driven suv Lexus rx350, as well experience with fast car, 911 Porsche.. I like sportage Over Lexus, prefer the ride and handling of this vehicle..sportage has responsive soft ride..cabin is quiet..respectable (quick ) response when asked, it’s not a race car… Get Great options/accessory’s for price point..at mid trim levels…all the safety features usually find in higher trims other brands…great safety ratings… Great head & leg room for rear passengers… great amount of rear storage… Interior nice with soft touches..huge dash screen that is responsive without any glitches or hesitation…with many options/settings… Cons:::none"

"Perfect vehicle for all purposes."

"Great advanced technology creates a safe reliable ride. This SX model has more safety features than my 2020 E class Benz at half the price. The handling on city roads is tight and comfortable. On the Highway it performs very well, with responding to pass other vehicles and maintains a steady cruise speed without searching gears constantly like other SUV’s I have owned."

"First time buying a Kia, and I’m impressed!"

"I bought the 2022 Kia Sportage SX Turbo package, and I’m really liking it right now. I’ve bought more cars than you can shake a stick at, and at least half the time I’ll be feeling that buyer’s remorse or totally disinterested after the new wears off. I can honestly say, it’s not like that with this vehicle. I wasn’t a fan of Kia, and I went on a whim. I checked out a car first that was nice but i like to feel like I’m sitting down inside of a vehicle and the car just felt too high seated. Seen the Sportage and I was feeling it. It was around $10,000 more, but I decided I wanted to test drive it. With all the bells and whistles that come with this particular package, I was sold fairly easily. My 11 year old daughter likes it also. I came from a Jeep Wrangler with a 15 gln tank, so the gas mileage was great compared to what I’m accustomed. It’ll get up and go when you need it to. I looked down and had to pump the breaks because I was coming up on 100mph. It comes with 3 drive settings. Eco is what I keep it in, and I’m currently getting around 26/28 miles a gallon. Other two are Smart and Sport."

Overall 2026 Kia Sportage Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2026 Kia Sportage is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2026 Kia Sportage quality a 4 out of 5.

2026 Kia Sportage Reliability

The 2026 Kia Sportage receives an average consumer rating of 3.9 overall and a 4.2 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2026 Sportage Features

According to drivers of the 2026 Sportage, here are some of its best features:

  • Enough cargo space. Great advanced technology.
  • Fun to drive and has a harman-kardon radio
  • Major jump from a sedan
  • Drives like a dream
  • Pep, MPGs, Roominess, Quality for price compared to Honda CRV and Rav4 Hybrids

2026 Kia Sportage MPG by Trim

2026 Sportage LX - city 25 MPG - hwy 32 MPG

2026 Sportage EX - city 25 MPG - hwy 32 MPG

2026 Sportage X-Line - city 23 MPG - hwy 27 MPG

2026 Sportage SX - city 25 MPG - hwy 32 MPG

2026 Sportage SX Prestige - city 25 MPG - hwy 32 MPG

2026 Sportage X-Pro Prestige - city 23 MPG - hwy 27 MPG

2026 Sportage Safety

2026 Kia Sportage Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Stability Control
  • Traction Control
  • Blind-Spot Alert
  • Collision Warning System
  • Front Head Curtain Airbag
  • Front Side Airbag
  • Lane Departure Warning System
  • Pedestrian Detection System
  • Rear Head Curtain Airbag
  • Rear Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera
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2026 Kia Sportage
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

3.9
Consumer Rating
Based on 23 Consumer Reviews
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70%Recommend this vehicle
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57%
5
57%
4
13%
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13%
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9%
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4%
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17%
1
17%
Value
4.0
Performance
3.7
Quality
4.0
Comfort
4.4
Reliability
4.2
Styling
4.7

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2026 Kia Sportage Styles

Style
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Seating
Cargo Capacity
Engine
Towing Capacity
Curb Weight
Drivetrain
LX
25 MPG
187 @ 6100 RPM
5
74.1 cu ft
4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter
2500 lbs
3566 lbs
AWD
EX
25 MPG
187 @ 6100 RPM
5
74.1 cu ft
4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter
2500 lbs
3566 lbs
AWD
X-Line
25 MPG
187 @ 6100 RPM
5
74.1 cu ft
4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter
2500 lbs
3566 lbs
AWD
SX
28 MPG
187 @ 6100 RPM
5
74.1 cu ft
4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter
2500 lbs
3396 lbs
FWD
SX Prestige
25 MPG
187 @ 6100 RPM
5
74.1 cu ft
4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter
2500 lbs
3566 lbs
AWD
X-Pro Prestige
25 MPG
187 @ 6100 RPM
5
74.1 cu ft
4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter
2500 lbs
3700 lbs
AWD
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Specifications

Comfort & Convenience

Climate Control Air Conditioning
Available
Integrated Garage Door Opener
Port Installed

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
3396 lbs.
Fuel Capacity
14.3 gallons
Front Head Room
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room
41.4 inches
Max Seating Capacity
5
Minimum Ground Clearance
7.1 inches
Overall Length
183.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room
57.5 inches
Towing Capacity, Maximum
2500 lbs.
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
74.1 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
19.3 feet
Wheel Base
108.5 inches
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
4674 lbs.
Width with mirrors
73.4 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors
Privacy Glass
Available
Rear Spoiler
Available

Fuel Economy

City
25 mpg
Highway
32 mpg
Combined
28 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission Type
Automatic
8 speed
Available
Recommended Fuel
Regular
Hill Descent Control
Available
Hill Start Assist
Available

Performance

Horsepower
187 @ 6100 RPM
Torque
178 @ 4000 rpm
Engine
4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter

Warranty

Basic
5 years / 60000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100000 miles

Entertainment

  • Bluetooth Streaming Audio

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Rear Window Defroster
  • 12V Power Outlet
  • Power Outlet
  • Steering Wheel Controls
  • Tilt Steering Wheel
  • Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Folding Rear Seat
  • Cloth Seats
  • Heated Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Security

  • Alarm System

Technology

  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Hands Free Phone
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • Smartphone Interface
  • Touch Screen Monitor
  • USB Port
  • Voice Recognition System

2026 Kia Sportage Safety

2026 Kia Sportage Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Stability Control
  • Traction Control
  • Blind-Spot Alert
  • Collision Warning System
  • Front Head Curtain Airbag
  • Front Side Airbag
  • Lane Departure Warning System
  • Pedestrian Detection System
  • Rear Head Curtain Airbag
  • Rear Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera
5.0

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Frontal Crash
5.0
Side Barrier
5.0
Rollover Rating
4.0
Side Crash
5.0

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Price
$30,085
$25,485
$31,495
$30,645
KBB.com Rating
N/A
4.5
4.8
4.6
Consumer Rating
3.9
4.3
3.9
3.6
Fuel Economy
City 25/Hwy 32/Comb 28 MPG
City 31/Hwy 33/Comb 32 MPG
City 28/Hwy 34/Comb 30 MPG
City 27/Hwy 34/Comb 30 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
N/A
N/A
N/A
Safety Rating
5.0
N/A
5.0
5.0
Seating Capacity5555
Basic Warranty
5 years or 60000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower
187 @ 6100 RPM
169 @ 6600 RPM
190 @ 6000 RPM
203 @ 6600 RPM
Engine
4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter
4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.5 Liter
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
2WD
FWD

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