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2026 Kia Sportage SX-Prestige

SUV · 187–232 hp · 26–35 mpg combined

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$36,390Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

187–232 hp26–35 mpg combinedAWD / FWD

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EPA-estimated 35 mpg combined
232-hp hybrid powertrain
39.5–39.6 cu ft cargo
Heated and ventilated front seats
12.3-inch infotainment display

Watch for

Hybrid: 2,000-lb max towing
Gas models make 187 hp

The 2026 Kia Sportage SX-Prestige has an MSRP from $36,390 to $40,590. Gas versions use a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with 187 hp and an 8-speed shiftable automatic. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are available. The 1.6L turbo gas/electric hybrid produces 232 hp, uses a 6-speed shiftable automatic and has all-wheel drive. EPA-estimated combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 35 mpg across the configurations.

The cabin seats 5 and provides 39.5–39.6 cu ft of cargo space. Standard equipment includes leatherette upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone front climate control and a glass moonroof. A 12.3-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, 8 harman/kardon speakers and 400 watts of stereo output are also standard.

Driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors and front, side and rear-view cameras. Maximum towing is 3,500 lbs for gas versions and 2,000 lbs for the hybrid. The powertrain warranty covers 120 months or 100,000 miles.

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17 factory options, from $45 to $690.

Side Step Bars$690

Tow Hitch$590

Cross Bars$380

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Homelink$375

Skid Plate, Front$240

All Weather Floor Mats$220

Carpeted Floor Mats$200

Cargo Cover$190

Mud Guards$155

Carpet Cargo Mat w/Seatback Protection$140

Cargo Tray$130

Cargo Mat$110

Wheel Locks$80

Roadside Assistance Kit$75

Cargo Net Hybrid$65

First Aid Kit, Small$45

Carmine Red Interior Color Package$0

Which Sportage is right for you?

Eight trims, $28,790 to $47,190. Tap one to open it.

$28,790−$7,600LX232 hp $30,590−$5,800EX232 hp $32,790−$3,600S232 hp $33,090−$3,300X-Line268 hp $34,390−$2,000SX187 hp $36,390This trimSX-Prestige187 hp $39,690+$3,300X-Pro Prestige187 hp $47,190+$10,800X-Line Prestige268 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $7,500, from X-Pro Prestige to X-Line Prestige.

The numbers.

Three configurations: all-wheel or front-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic.

187–232hp2.5L four-cylinder / 1.6L four-cylinder turbo hybrid

178–271lb-ftTorque

26–35mpgCombined · 24–35 city · 30–36 highway

AWD / FWD8-speed shiftable automatic / 6-speed shiftable automatic

5Seats

39.5–39.6 cu ftCargo volume

3,697–3,994 lbsCurb weight

4,740–5,092 lbsGVWR

2,000–3,500 lbsMax towing

140 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

4 interiors

Carmine Red
Misty Gray
Saturn Black & Misty Gray
Saturn Black

All leatherette.

12 factory paints

Heritage Blue
Gravity Gray
Glacial White Pearl
Panthera Metal
Panthera Metal Matte
Runway Red
Wolf Gray
Fusion Black
Ebony Black
Snow White Pearl
Nebular Blue
Shadow Matte Gray

8 of the 12 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

1 recall campaign on file.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Sportage. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Powertrain

10 yr / 100,000 mi

Rust

5 yr / 100,000 mi

Roadside

5 yr / 60,000 mi

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