The long-running Kia nameplate gets another update for the 2026 model year.
No model demonstrates Kia’s growth like the Sportage compact crossover SUV. The nameplate has been around since Kia’s early days in the United States, and has evolved into a true rival for popular crossovers like the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. The current-generation Sportage was introduced for the 2023 model year; it gets revised styling for 2026.
Verdict: The refreshed Sportage arrives with the competent execution we’ve come to expect from Kia, but the X-Pro Prestige model doesn’t live up to the brand’s reputation for value.
4.4 Overall rating
(275 reviews)Customers say
The Kia Sportage has long been a popular choice among owners for its comfort, spaciousness, and impressive array of features across all model years. Many drivers appreciate the stylish design, smooth handling, and strong performance, particularly in the all-wheel-drive variants. However, some reviewers have noted concerns about certain limitations, such as engine noise, rear legroom, and gas mileage compared to competitors. Overall, it's seen as a reliable, family-friendly SUV that offers great value for money.
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What people say
Great features with lots of safety features. Drives remarkably well. I can now see why it is such a popular vehicle.
Pros: Smooth and quiet ride as long as windows are up. Good price for all the features on the vehicle in the lower trims. Lots of room in back and trunk. Cons: Quality of workmanship does not match Honda and Toyota. Interior has too much hard plastic which don’t align smoothly in some areas. Factory paint job also very poor. Engine loud outside when idling.
Good vehicle and features for the price. Does not have heated steering wheel, air conditioned seats, and 360 view camera, but also a few thousand cheaper so Im happy.
I enjoy the SUVs features. Yes, I felt ot was a good value. Automatic trunk open/close would have been a nice addition. No other comparison.
It’s missing sporty features looks to add on for off roadies. Don’t see any of the heating steering wheel on X-line trim’s. Too much plastic back bumper, it needs to be shorter like Hyundai Tucson looks. Only thing it need a major interior changes is to get rid of shift shafts. It takes away of having less space. It would be better to have one Hyundai has a nice small shifter right by steering wheel and have an extra storage space underneath the old shifter shaft. So that way we can have extra space for storage
Kia Sportage FAQs
How much does the 2026 Kia Sportage cost?
The 2026 Kia Sportage has a starting MSRP of $28,690 and can cost up to $39,590 depending on the trim package and upgrades. The 856 new models for sale on CarGurus have an average listing price of $31,162.
Is the Kia Sportage a good car?
CarGurus experts gave the 2026 Kia Sportage an overall rating of 7.3/10 and Kia Sportage owners have rated the vehicle a 4.3/5 stars on average. If a vehicle has both strong expert and owner reviews, you can feel confident in its quality. If either expert reviews, owner reviews, or both are spotty, you might want to do some research to figure out where the car falls short.
Is the Kia Sportage safe?
CarGurus experts gave the 2026 Kia Sportage a safety rating of 10/10.
What fuel types are available?
Gasoline engines are available.
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