2026 Kia Sportage
2026 Kia Sportage — The Kia Sportage is a series of automobiles manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 1993 through five generations.
Trim: X-Line
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Kia Sportage snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Kia Sportage typically asks about $27,600 versus a $29,400 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Kia Sportage has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Electrical System) and 22 owner complaints. Versus 2025, watch highway mpg (32 mpg → 33 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$27,600
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$29,400
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
22
Top: Unknown Or Other
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Sportage?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 22 owner complaints for the 2026 Kia Sportage. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Electrical System
2026-01-27
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles…
Campaign 26V046000
Owner complaints
22 complaints · 4 crash-related. Top components:
- Unknown Or Other7
- Electrical System5
- Service Brakes5
- Structure2
- Forward Collision Avoidance1
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Steering1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2026 Kia Sportage -- 7 Days Later... Are We Still Impressed??
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is highway mpg (32 mpg → 33 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- Highway MPG
- 32 mpg↑33 mpg
- Length
- 183.5 in→184.3 in
- Curb weight
- 3542.8 lb→3617.8 lb
How much does a used 2026 Sportage cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $27,600 in typical used asking against a $29,400 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $29,400
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $27,600
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$1,800 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Sportage?
The 2026 Kia Sportage is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Kia Sportage continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Kia Sportage is a series of automobiles manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 1993 through five generations. Initially a compact SUV built on a body-on-frame chassis, the second-generation Sportage transitioned to a car-based platform which placed it into the compact crossover SUV class, and was originally developed alongside the Hyundai Tucson and since the fifth-generation model launched in 2021, in two sizes with different wheelbase lengths for different markets, alongside the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Kia Sorento. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 KIA SPORTAGE SUV N/A AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 5/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. Rated configurations include: 2026 KIA SPORTAGE SUV N/A AWD; 2026 KIA SPORTAGE SUV N/A FWD.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 5/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 28 mpg
- About 184.3 × 73.6 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 187 hp, 26 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
187 hp
Combined MPG
26 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (26 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,615
5-year energy
$8,077
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 26 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L I4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 184.3 in
- Width
- 73.6 in
- Height
- 65.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3617.8 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 25
- Highway MPG
- 33
- Combined MPG
- 26
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 5 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 KIA SPORTAGE SUV N/A AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | X-Line | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 227 hp |
| Combined MPG | 26 | 38 |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 | 1.6L Turbo Hybrid |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187 | — | — | 26 | AWD | |
| 227 | — | — | 38 | AWD |