A New Look and New Features for the 2026 Kia Sportage
At Kia of Daphne, we're excited to bring you the next-gen 2026 Kia Sportage SUV. Whether you're commuting along the Gulf Coast, hauling gear for a weekend adventure, or looking for a family SUV that has it all, the new 2026 Kia Sportage is ready. This year's model got some great updates. Below, we cover what's new in the 2026 Kia Sportage.
What's New for 2026?
The new 2026 Kia Sportage is here, and it's turning heads with a fantastic new design, cutting-edge technology, and more capability than ever before. If you're looking for a Kia SUV in Daphne, Alabama, you're going to want to know all the details about how Kia has redefined the 2026 Sportage in a mid-cycle refresh.
Exterior Updates
The change you'll notice first is the refreshed body design. The 2026 Kia Sportage features a modernized front end with more vertical headlights, as well as new star-shaped daytime running lights. It also features bold new front and rear bumper designs, new 19-inch alloy wheel designs, and an updated rear featuring LED tail lights, black trim, and sleek blacked-out branding.Interior Updates
You'll discover that the 2026 Kia Sportage features updates on the inside as well. It starts with a new curved digital display that replaces the traditional dashboard. This display features a 12.3-inch gauge cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment system.There are also updates to the steering wheel, which now features two spokes with physical buttons to make controls easy and accessible.
Additionally, the 2026 Kia Sportage has you covered, no matter your preferred tech ecosystem. Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® are available on all versions of this model year.
And don't forget that you can always upgrade to get premium features. These include heated and ventilated seats, a premium Harman Kardon audio system, and more.
Improved Safety Tech
Every Kia Sportage comes standard with safety features such as:- Forward Collision & Avoidance Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist
- Parking Distance Warnings - Reverse
- Smart cruise control
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.