2026 Kia Sportage review
Kia Sportage highlights
Customer rating
Mileage (EPA estimate)
23 city, 26 highway, 25 combined
Pricing for current inventory
From $36,998*
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All Kia Sportage years
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What is new for the 2026 Kia Sportage?
- The X-Pro trim has been discontinued for 2026.
- Front Seat Heaters, Blind Spot Monitor, Power Seat(s), Memory Seat(s), and Harman Kardon Sound features are now available as options on select trims.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Kia Sportage an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Sportage 7th out of 29 among Compact SUVs.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Kia Sportage is $406, compared to an average of $473 for Compact SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Kia Sportage owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.8 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Compact SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 11% for the Kia Sportage, compared to an average of 13% for Compact SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Kia Sportage features and specs
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SX Prestige 4D Sport Utility 2WD
Standard Features
- Power Mirrors
- Overhead Airbags
- Air Conditioning
- ABS Brakes
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- Rear View Camera
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Power Windows
- Power Locks
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Memory Seat(s)
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Defroster
- Smart Key
- A/C Seat(s)
- Front Seat Heaters
- Parking Sensors
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette Seats
- Heated Mirrors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Alloy Wheels
- Automatic Transmission
- AM/FM Stereo
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Bluetooth Technology
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Tow Hitch
- Running Boards
- Full Roof Rack
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
187
Torque (ft-lbs)
178
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
14.3
Wheelbase
108.5"
Overall length
183.5"
Width
73.4"
Height
66.3"
Leg room
F 41.4"/R 41.3"
Head room
F 37.8"/R 38"
Front tires
P235/55HR19
Rear tires
P235/55HR19
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
165/1653 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2026 Kia Sportage FAQ
- The 2026 Kia Sportage has a maximum towing capacity of 1653 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
- The Kia Sportage received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Kia Sportage as 7 out of 29 among Compact SUV
- Here is what's new for the 2026 Kia Sportage:
- Front Seat Heaters
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Power Seat(s)
- Memory Seat(s)
- Harman Kardon Sound
- The 2026 Kia Sportage offers the following fuel efficiency options: • Gas: 25 city / 33 highway MPG (LX trim) • Gas: 25 city / 33 highway MPG (EX trim) • Gas: 25 city / 33 highway MPG (SX trim) • Gas: 25 city / 33 highway MPG (SX Prestige trim) • Gas: 23 city / 30 highway MPG (X-Line trim) • Gas: 23 city / 30 highway MPG (X-Pro Prestige trim) Actual mileage may vary based on driving conditions, vehicle condition, and driving habits.
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