It’s normal for refreshed automobiles to have value will increase. The 2026 Kia Sportage, with its new face and different updates, isn’t any exception. When it goes on sale later this summer time, it’s going to be a bit dearer than final yr. Nonetheless, the rise is surprisingly affordable for a refresh, by no means thoughts one reaching dealerships amid a tariff conflict.
The 2026 Sportage begins at $28,690. That is a $1,300 bump in comparison with final yr, not unhealthy contemplating the Trump administration’s tariffs on imported automobiles and components are actually in full power. Kia’s $1,395 vacation spot cost hasn’t modified for 2026, and with that added in, the brand new Sportage has an MSRP of $30,085.
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That will get you a Sportage LX with front-wheel drive, powered by a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine making 187 horsepower. Inside you get twin 12.3-inch digital shows for the motive force and infotainment system, wi-fi CarPlay and Android Auto, adaptive cruise management, and a bevy of driver help techniques, together with computerized emergency braking. These options are commonplace throughout all the Sportage lineup.
Stepping as much as the EX is just $1,000 greater than a yr in the past. The Sportage EX FWD begins at $31,885 and provides options like heated entrance seats, an influence rear hatch, and blind-spot monitoring, amongst others. The SX begins at $34,290—$1,300 extra versus 2025—and plugs in a panoramic roof, the Harman Kardon eight-speaker stereo, and extra superior driver-assist tech.
Here is an entire value breakdown of 2026 Kia Sportage trim ranges. All costs embrace the $1,395 vacation spot payment.
| Mannequin/Trim | Worth (together with vacation spot) |
| Sportage LX FWD | $30,385 |
| Sportage LX AWD | $31,885 |
| Sportage EX FWD | $31,885 |
| Sportage EX AWD | $33,685 |
| Sportage SX FWD | $35,685 |
| Sportage SX Status FWD | $37,685 |
| Sportage SX Status AWD | $39,485 |
| Sportage X-Line AWD | $34,385 |
| Sportage X-Professional Status AWD | $40,985 |
Kia did away with the bracketed working lights and tiger face of the outgoing mannequin. As an alternative is the model’s “Opposites United” design language with a bigger grille and vertically oriented lights. The brackets are nonetheless there, however the result’s a extra symmetrical face. An identical theme was undertaken for the inside, offering a cleaner vibe for the built-in shows to shine.
The value bump is minor, however will tariffs have an effect afterward? We requested Kia about that, and we’re nonetheless awaiting a reply. It is value nothing that 2026 fashions will not attain dealerships till the summer time. That means the present pricing already has tariffs factored in. If Kia tells us in any other case, we’ll actually let you already know.
It is also value noting that the Sportage—Kia’s best-selling mannequin in America—is assembled in West Level, Georgia. It is the one Kia manufacturing unit situated in the US, although the Sportage can also be inbuilt different places world wide. That might actually be an element behind the comparatively minor value bump within the face of tariffs, although the Korean-based firm actually imports every kind of components from international suppliers.
The pricing listed right here solely applies to the 2026 Sportage with commonplace combustion powertrains. Pricing for hybrid fashions will come later this yr.
