2026 Kia Sportage: Exterior and Interior Photo Gallery

• What it is: The 2026 Kia Sportage is the brand's well-rounded alternative to the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.
• Why it matters: The Sportage exists in the most competitive SUV segment, and it's one of our favorite compact crossovers. Especially in hybrid form. 
• Edmunds says: Scoring high on value and equipment, the any Sportage is a solid choice — but the Sportage Hybrid is the best option by far.

In the wide compact SUV segment, a vehicle needs to cover a lot of bases, and the Sportage delivers.

There are six Sportage trims available, with many offering buyers the choice of front- or all-wheel drive.

The X-Line and X-Pro Prestige trims are exclusively AWD, and they come with more rugged front and rear bumps plus added ride height.

The X-Pro Prestige even throws in all-terrain tires and more drive modes.

Inside, the Sportage features a stylish cabin with plenty of space in both rows.

The cargo area is one of the largest in the segment, with 39.6 cubic feet behind the rear seats.

Kia recently upgraded the Sportage with a larger 12.3-inch central touchscreen.

The infotainment is quick and responsive, and the added size makes it easier to read at a glance.

If there's one weak point here, it's that the Sportage's base engine is unimpressive in terms of both power and fuel economy.

Thankfully Kia offers the Sportage with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains too, addressing both shortcomings — at a price.