Kia has introduced its new refreshed 2026 Kia Sportage SUV with new exterior and interior styling. Kia has made some major changes in this SUV. It will have gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid trims. The new PHEV Model of Sportage will get the new tech button to switch gas to all-electric motors.
This new Sportage SUV is looking more impressive and rugged than before. It has a larger upper grille, new fog lights, and a sloping bonnet. This new Kia Sportage is looking like other Kia models. As well as this new Kia Sportage has gotten the new steering, and completely revised dashboard with modern tech.
Release Date and Availability
Kia has officially revealed its 2026 Sportage with refreshed exterior and interior images. Kia has also confirmed that this new refreshed SUV will likely be available in mid-2025. This amazing SUV will be available in the United States in mid-2025, you can order it by visiting the nearby dealership.
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Pricing and Trims
Officially the company has not declared its price for the 2026 Model year yet. However, according to car experts, The Kia has made major changes for the 2026 Model, so The Company will slightly increase its price. However, the Previous 2025 Kia Sportage Price starts at around $27,190 and goes up to $38,090/.
Updated Exterior and Interior Styling
Kia has refreshed its exterior and interior styling with the latest technology features. For example- Kia has updated the front grille, headlights, and updated rear-end. As well as the company has refreshed its interior with a larger curved touchscreen display that is also integrated with a digital gauge cluster. That is looking awesome.
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Also, now with the new Kia Sportage 2026, you will get a standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wireless Smartphone charging pad, a Spacious and comfortable interior, and many more. Now you will get more cargo space to carry your heavy bags and suitcases.
Engine, Power & Performance
The New gasoline-powered Sportage will have the same powertrain as the previous model 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 187 HP. And it will be paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. And this gasoline-powered shortage will have the front or all-wheel drivetrain.
However, the new Kia Sportage Hybrid and plug-in hybrid will produce more power than the previous 2025 Model. Now the Kia Sportage Hybrid will produce 231 HP which is 4 HP more than the 2025 Model Sportage. The Hybrid model Sportage is packed with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with an 47.7 kW electric motor.
The Plug-in hybrid model is paired with the same powertrain but it has 77 kW electric motor and standard AWD, this plug-in hybrid setup produces 268 HP which is 7 HP more than the 2025. The other specs and information is not released officially. So will update you soon.
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