2026 KIA SPORTAGE DEBUTS AT LA AUTO SHOW ADVANCING DESIGN, INNOVATION, AND TECHNOLOGY By Investing.com

Kia’s Prime Promoting Mannequin Affords Enhancements Throughout All Three Powertrains “ ICE, HEV, PHEV

• “Opposites United” design philosophy takes on a extra assured and refined type with Kia’s LED star map lighting and distinctive amber DRLs
• New driver-centric twin 12.3-in. panoramic shows¹ with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto customary on all trims
• Out there new 10-in. Head-up Show (HUD)
• Electrified lineup turns into much more fascinating with the addition of sporty S and rugged X-Line turbo hybrid trims
• Superior Driver Help System (ADAS)² suite now consists of out there Ahead Collision Avoidance Help w/ Direct Oncoming Detection & Avoidance, subsequent degree HDA2 and Entrance/Aspect/Rear Parking Distance Warning
• Out there Digital Key provides the power to lock/unlock/begin utilizing a wise gadget
• New Terrain mode (Snow, Mud, Sand) on X-Line, X-Professional Status, and all AWD trims²
• A extra highly effective than earlier than turbo hybrid powertrain
• Phase-up roominess with spectacular rear legroom and cargo room
• New Digital Options and Companies by means of Kia Join³

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 2026  Kia Sportage compact SUV debuted at present on the Los Angeles Auto Present (LAAS) with an intensive record of enhancements in design, innovation, know-how and comfort. As Kia’s longest working nameplate, the Sportage undergoes its most vital change because the fifth-generation mannequin launched virtually three years in the past. The 2026 Sportage delivers extra of every thing for at present’s savvy, adventurous and eco-conscious shoppers throughout three distinct powertrain variants “ ICE, Turbo Hybrid (HEV), and Turbo Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) “ with an expansive trim vary that features the rugged and succesful X-Line and X-Professional Status trims.

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Exuding the model’s “Opposites United” design philosophy, the Sportage takes on a extra assured look with entrance and rear design enhancements. Inside, the Sportage brings extra know-how upgrades than ever, from Kia’s progressive Related Automotive Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) with a typical curved 12.3-inch touchscreen show¹ to an all-new out there 10-inch head-up show (HUD) that communicates pertinent data together with ADAS² capabilities and turn-by-turn instructions. There’s additionally a roster of Digital Key options for distant lock/unlock/begin capabilities by way of suitable good units.  

The 2026 Sportage provides one thing for everybody, with an expansive lineup that features a new sporty S and succesful X-Line trim for the Sportage HEV. Sportage fashions with the turbo hybrid powertrain additionally get an uptick in horsepower, whereas X-Line, X-Professional and all AWD fashions acquire extra confidence with customary Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud, Sand).²

The strong Sportage ICE lineup consists of the LX, EX, SX, SX-Status, X-Line, and X-Professional Status trims.   The Sportage X-Professional Status permits drivers to enterprise additional into nature with off-road prepared options. The Sportage HEV is available in LX, S (new), EX, X-Line (new), and SX-Status, whereas the Sportage PHEV is available in X-Line and X-Line Status.  

Sure Sportage trims are assembled within the U.S.,⁴ alongside the award-winning Telluride, Sorento, and all-electric EV6 and EV9 at Kia’s manufacturing plant in West Level, Georgia. The 2026 Sportage is anticipated to reach in Kia showrooms in Q2 of subsequent yr and pricing will probably be introduced nearer to its on-sale date.

Eye-Catching Design

Befitting of Kia’s “Opposites United” design philosophy, clean, delicate surfaces are offset by rugged, sheer types, combining off-road confidence with innovative fashionable cues.  New design components embrace:

• Entrance and rear bumpers
• Distinct styling for X-Line fashions
• Revised lighting:
  • Stacked LED headlight design with non-compulsory cube-style projection
  • Amber LED “Star Map” daytime working lights (DRLs)
  • LED “Star Map” taillights with clear design (customary rear mixture kind)
• Newly out there 17-inch, 18-inch, and 19-inch alloy wheel designs

A Cabin Geared toward Connectivity, Consolation and Comfort

Vital inside enhancements flip the cabin right into a premium residing house with new tech and connectivity options:

• Newly built-in Related Automotive Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) with 12.3-inch LCD show¹, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and wi-fi Android Auto⁵ and Apple CarPlay⁶  with Kia Join,³ relying on trim, can unlock the complete potential of your Kia, providing you with entry to superior options, resembling the power to start out your automobile remotely, precondition your cabin, examine automobile lock standing, schedule upkeep, plan your route and extra.
• All-new out there 10-inch Head-up Show (HUD) compliments new know-how capabilities; integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (HEV and PHEV Solely) and turn-by-turn instructions.
• Commonplace Good Key with push button begin provides distant begin functionality and helps OTA updates to introduce new options that enrich the possession expertise; Out there Digital Key 2.0 Premium provides the power to lock/unlock/begin utilizing good units without having to hold a key fob, and in addition permits sharing the digital key with household and mates.
• Kia Join³ companies present superior embedded connectivity with:
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot⁷ connects as much as 5 units to 4G LTE-based web
  • Kia Entry App with compatibility by means of Apple and Android-based smartwatches to entry options like distant local weather management, door lock/unlock and extra
  • Peace of thoughts with stolen automobile monitoring and immobilization functionality
  • Related Routing: Cloud-based system calculates the optimum route utilizing real-time maps and predicted site visitors data primarily based on historic data and AI to study the popular routes of customers
  • Good Speaker Integration lets prospects use Amazon Alexa⁸ or Google (NASDAQ:) Assistant⁹ enabled good audio system or units to remotely management some capabilities
• New Digital Options and Companies by means of Kia Join⁴ will elevate the driving expertise additional by streaming music, connecting private units with the Wi-Fi Hotspot, and even permitting the proprietor to customise the infotainment expertise with their favourite NBA group to showcase their group spirit. Out there by means of the Kia Join Retailer, these options would enable Kia prospects to personalize their automobile and provide the power so as to add extra options by means of OTA updates.

As well as, Sportage provides an array of obtainable know-how to help drivers from second to second:  

• Multi-function audio/local weather touchpad sits beneath the multimedia display screen; switching between capabilities is now extra pure, whether or not it is altering your most popular temperature setting or adjusting the amount
• 360-degree Encompass-View Monitor¹⁰ with 3D view is designed to supply a fowl’s-eye view of the automobile’s environment, and for added peace of thoughts, Distant 360 View is accessible with Kia Join³
• Harman Kardon premium audio system¹¹
• Wi-fi charging¹² pad constructed contained in the higher tray

Different notable inside options embrace:

• Elective energy folding exterior mirrors for parking in tight areas
• Elective heated rear seats (HEV and PHEV solely) provide chilly climate consolation for rear passengers
• New accent trims for instrument panel, heart console and door panels cut back fingerprint smudges

The Sportage continues to supply a spacious inside and versatile cargo room:  

• 41.3-inches of rear legroom with loads of house to maintain your rear passengers snug³
• Rear cargo capability of as much as 39.6 cu-ft. of house permits you to take your gear alongside for the journey or to sort out your weekend initiatives.³
• Twin-level cargo flooring gives versatile cargo carrying capabilities (customary on ICE and HEV; not out there on PHEV).

New Trims and Choices Packages

The Sportage provides two new turbocharged Hybrid trim ranges for 2026 (S and X-Line) with the next key options:

• S Hybrid: 12.3-in. touchscreen show with customary wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Fr/Rr USB-C charging ports, Good Key with push button begin, energy driver’s seat with heated entrance seats, Blindspot Collision Warning (BCW)/Rear Cross-Site visitors Collision Avoidance (RCCA)/Secure Exit Help (SEA), heated exterior mirrors with LED flip sign indicator, 18-in. darkish alloy wheels, and gloss black grille and window trims.
• X-Line Hybrid: 12.3-in. touchscreen show with customary wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Fr/Rr USB-C charging ports, wi-fi charging, energy driver’s seat, SynTex seating with heated entrance seats, BCW/RCCA/SEA, heated exterior mirrors with LED flip sign indicator, LED fog lights, panoramic sunroof, overhead LED inside lighting, good energy liftgate, 19-inch black alloy wheels and gloss black grille, bumper, badging and window trims.

There are additionally two new choices packages:

• LX Comfort Bundle: Energy driver’s seat, BCW/RCCA/SEA, heated exterior mirrors with LED indicator.
• X-Line Know-how Bundle: 12.3-inch ccNC Navigation/TFT cluster, Encompass View Monitor (SVM)/Blind View Monitor (BVM), Harmon Kardon premium audio, two-position driver’s seat & exterior mirror reminiscence, energy folding exterior mirrors, and LED fog lights.

Various Engine Lineup

Whether or not you are an city adventurer, an off-pavement explorer, or a freeway commuter, there is a Sportage for you. Each Turbo HEV and Turbo PHEV powertrains have been refined with an uptick energy.  

• Sportage ICE: 2.5-liter I-4
  • 8-speed computerized transmission
  • FWD/AWD
  • 187 horsepower est.
  • 3500 lb. towing capability

• Sportage HEV: 1.6-liter turbo gasoline direct injection (GDI) and 47.7kW motor (revised system)
  • 6-speed computerized transmission
  • FWD/AWD
  • 231 horsepower est. (+4 HP (NYSE:) over earlier mannequin yr)
  • 2000 lb. towing capability

• Sportage PHEV: 1.6-liter turbo gasoline direct injection (GDI) and 72kW motor (revised system)
  • 6-speed computerized transmission
  • AWD
  • 268 horsepower est. (+7 HP over earlier mannequin yr)
  • 2000 lb. towing capability

Out there Lively AWD² makes use of electro-hydraulic coupling with center-locking differential to actively distribute energy between entrance and rear wheels relying on street and driving situations. Add to that driver-selectable Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud, Sand)² for X-Line, X-Professional Status, and all AWD fashions.

Ruggedness Retained: X-Line and X-Professional

For gasoline-powered variants, the 2026 Sportage continues to supply X-Line and X-Professional Status trims. Each come customary with an Lively AWD system and a singular tread-like stitching sample on SynTex artificial leather-trimmed seats.  

Sportage X-Line blends assured and rugged design:

• Distinctive entrance and rear bumper and skid plate-shaped molding
• Kia’s LED star map lighting and distinctive amber DRLs complimented with darkish styling components for a extra aggressive picture
• Lively All-Wheel Drive System with Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud, Sand)²
• Aspect mirrors, roof rack and window surrounds completed in gloss black for a particular look
• Raised roof rack rails to assist adventure-ready equipment
• Unique 19-inch wheels with all-season tires

Sportage X-Professional Status has off-road {hardware} to match its design components, together with:

• B.F. Goodrich all-terrain tires¹³
• 17-inch matte black off-road wheels
• Lively All-Wheel Drive System with Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud, Sand)²
• LED fog lights and LED Projector headlights
• Heated windshield and wiper washer nozzles
• Unique two-tone roof design

Superior Driver Help Methods

As with all choices throughout the Kia product portfolio, there is a full suite of Superior Driver Help Methods.¹⁴ New options to Sportage on this space embrace:

• Commonplace Auto Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian, Bike owner, and Automotive Detection: Designed to make use of sensors and a digicam to scan the street forward for potential hazards and is designed to routinely apply the brakes when a possible collision is detected.
• Elective Ahead Collision Avoidance Help w/ Direct Oncoming Detection & Avoidance plus subsequent degree Freeway Driving Help 2: Employs forward-facing digicam, radar sensors, and navigation knowledge. The out there system can help with sustaining a predetermined pace and distance from the automobile detected forward of you in sure circumstances. The system may also help with steering wheel management when altering lanes (activated by the flip sign) and evasive steering help.
• Commonplace Arms on Detection (HOD): Direct HOD sensor is designed to find out whether or not the motive force is holding the steering wheel, issuing warnings when needed.
• Elective Parking Distance Warning: Ahead/Aspect/Reverse (PDW-F/S/R): Designed to supply a warning to assist keep away from collision with pedestrians or objects across the automobile at low speeds. PDW-F/R is customary.

Kia America “ about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to high automotive high quality surveys. Kia is acknowledged as one of many TIME World’s Most Sustainable Corporations of 2024. Kia serves because the “Official Automotive Accomplice” of the NBA and WNBA and provides a variety of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electrical autos bought by means of a community of over 775 sellers within the U.S., together with a number of vehicles and SUVs proudly assembled in America.

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Sure 2025 EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV/PHEV), Sorento (excludes HEV/PHEV), and Telluride are assembled in the USA from U.S. and globally sourced components.

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¹ Distracted driving can lead to the lack of automobile management. When working a automobile, by no means use a automobile system that takes your focus away from secure automobile operation.

² No system, irrespective of how superior, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving situations. All the time drive safely.

³ Buy/lease of sure Kia autos with Kia Join features a complimentary 3-year subscription ranging from new automobile retail sale/lease date as recorded by the supplier. After your complimentary 3-year Kia Join subscription expires, continued entry to the complete suite of Kia Join companies out there in your Kia would require a paid subscription on the then-current subscription price or your use of sure Kia Join options could instantly terminate. Use of Kia Join is topic to settlement to the Kia Join Privateness Coverage (out there at homeowners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and Phrases of Service (out there at homeowners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html). Complimentary Kia Join subscription is transferable to subsequent proprietor through the unique Kia Join service time period. Solely use Kia Join when secure to take action.   Kia Join could at the moment be unavailable for 2024 or newer autos bought or bought in Massachusetts; please see the Kia Proprietor’s Portal for updates on availability. Kia Entry with Kia Join app is out there from the Apple App Retailer or Google Play retailer. Kia America, Inc. reserves the best to vary or discontinue Kia Join at any time with out prior notification or incurring any future obligation. Message and knowledge charges could apply. Mobile and GPS protection is required to make use of most options. Kia Join options could differ by mannequin, mannequin yr, and trim degree. Options, specs, and costs are topic to vary. For extra on particulars and limitations, go to www.kia.com or your approved Kia supplier. Apple and App Retailer are registered emblems of Apple Inc (NASDAQ:). Google and its associated emblems are emblems of Google LLC or its associates.

⁴ Trims assembled in U.S.: ICE LX/EX/SX/SX-P/X-Line/X-Professional Status; Trims in-built Gwangju, Korea: ICE LX/EX, HEV (all trims), PHEV (all trims)

⁵ Android Auto automobile consumer interface is a product of Google and its phrases and privateness statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play retailer and an Android suitable smartphone working Android 5.0 Lollipop or greater. Knowledge plan charges apply. Android, Android Auto, and Google Play are emblems of Google LLC.

⁶ Apple CarPlay¯runs on smartphone mobile knowledge service. Regular knowledge charges apply. Apple and CarPlay are emblems of Apple, Inc.

⁷ Wi-Fi Hotspot requires enrollment in Kia Join. Trial or paid subscription knowledge plan required. Wi-Fi Hotspot companies require automobile mobile connectivity and availability of car GPS sign; sure companies could gather location data. Wi-Fi Hotspot out there solely within the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia. Wi-Fi Hotspot could also be unavailable for autos which might be bought or bought in Massachusetts.

⁸ Amazon units are bought individually and require a Wi-Fi web connection.   Amazon, Alexa, and all associated logos are emblems of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:), Inc. or its associates.

⁹ Google units are bought individually and require a Wi-Fi web connection. Google, Google Assistant, and all associated logos are emblems of Google, Inc.

¹⁰ When engaged, 360-degree Encompass-View Monitor just isn’t an alternative to secure driving and will not show all objects round automobile. All the time drive safely and use warning.

¹¹ Harman Kardon is a registered trademark of Harman Worldwide Industries (D:), Inc.

¹² Charging system solely works with choose units. Discuss with the automobile’s Proprietor’s Handbook for warnings and directions.

¹³ BF Goodrich is a trademark of Compagnie Générale Des Establissements Michelin (EPA:).

¹⁴ These options are usually not substitutes for secure driving and will not detect or show all objects surrounding automobile. All the time drive safely and use warning.