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.) | |||
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$30,085 | TBD | |||
$31,885 | TBD | |||
$34,385 | TBD | |||
$35,685 | TBD | |||
$37,685 | TBD | |||
$40,985 | TBD |
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:
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 Kia Sportage Safety Features
Climate Control Air Conditioning | Available | ||
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Integrated Garage Door Opener | Port Installed |
Curb Weight | 3396 lbs. | ||
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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 |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 25 mpg | ||
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Highway | 32 mpg | ||
Combined | 28 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
8 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Descent Control | Available | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Horsepower | 187 @ 6100 RPM | ||
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Torque | 178 @ 4000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter |
Basic | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 10 years / 100000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / 100000 miles |
New 2026 Kia Sportage | New 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | New 2025 Honda CR-V | New 2025 Toyota RAV4 | ||
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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 Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
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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