The upgraded 2026 Sportage is about to reach in Kia showrooms quickly, bringing enhancements to the outside and inside design, know-how, and security options. The brand new mannequin sees the introduction of all-wheel drive hybrid variants.
As with the present diesel powertrain, 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol variants (SX+ and GT-Line) at the moment are matched with an eight-speed torque converter computerized transmission. The 4 trim ranges proceed because the S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line.
The brand new Sportage’s entrance finish options a number of updates, together with the entrance bumper design, vertically stacked star map headlights, daring indicator lights and a brand new grille. The latter takes its cues from the brand new Sorento.
The rear design has been subtly tweaked to seem extra up to date, with redesigned tail-light graphics and revised rear bumper parts that improve its general rugged look, whereas complementing the brand new signature entrance lighting design.
All 4 trim ranges function new alloy wheel designs, with the hybrid GT-Line that includes a singular 18-inch design in comparison with the 19-inch wheels fitted to petrol/diesel GT-Line variants. Wolf Gray and Heritage Blue be a part of the paint choices.
Inside, all 2026 Sportage variants function a redesigned two-spoke steering wheel, with a 12.3-inch multimedia show now fitted to all variants, which steps as much as the newest Related Automotive Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) know-how.
It brings Kia Join linked providers to the Sportage for the primary time (complimentary for 7-years), together with over-the-air software program updates. This permits the Sportage to endure fixed wi-fi enhancements, together with maps.
The know-how suite additionally brings Kia’s Good Key with Push Button Begin as commonplace throughout the brand new Sportage vary, together with a wi-fi telephone charger for all grades SX+ and above.
Along with the twin 12.3-inch screens within the sprint, a head-up show will be present in GT-Line variants. The brand new Sportage SX+ and GT-Line provides freeway driving help to its already spectacular vary of security know-how.
Within the case of petrol fashions, the two.0-litre petrol S variant kicks off the vary in front-wheel drive, priced at $37,990 and tops out with the 1.6-litre turbo providing in all-wheel drive GT-Line trim at $53,990.
The two.0-litre diesel powertrain is paired to an all AWD line-up that begins with the S at $43,390 and finishes with the GT-Line at $56,400. Hybrid fashions begin with a FWD SX at $46,450 and spherical out with an AWD GT-Line for $60,370. All costs are plus on-roads.
An official availability date is but to be confirmed. To seek out out extra, discuss to your native Kia dealership.
