An average SUV that has been very successful in Brazil prepares a news to attract new customers. This is Whenever Sportage 2026 scheduled for release in November. Imported from Slovakia by the Gandini Group, the SUV will gain facelift, the remodeled interior and important changes in the mechanical ensemble.
The car adopts the look already presented in markets such as Europe, South Korea and the United States. The front received more vertical headlights and daytime led lights in the inverted signature, following the style of the electric and, these already available in Brazil.
In the rear, the Get Sportage 2026 2026 keeps the flashlights together by a black bar, now with new internal disposition. The front grille has a more rectangular shape, and the bumpers gained new clippings, reinforcing the renewed identity of the.
O interior do Sportage 2026 It was also redesigned. The panel adopts more discreet and embedded air outputs, highlighting the two 12.3 -inch digital screens each, which act as instrument frame and floating multimedia center.
The steering wheel is new: abandons the three -ray design and has two side rays, integrating hand position detection sensors, a feature that improves the performance of the driving assistance package (ADAS). The central console maintains the format high, but now brings matte black finish, less susceptible to marks of use.
Engine and gearbox
Under the hood, the Sportage 2026 keep the motor 1.6 turbo gasoline, but with reviewed power to 178 hp. The main novelty is the replacement of the automated six -speed clutch gearbox eight -speed automaticwhich promises greater softness and durability in everyday use.
The 48V system is still available. With 0.44 kWh battery, it assists the combustion engine in accelerations, reduces fuel consumption and allows “Mode to sail ”that turns off the gasoline engine at cruise speed.
With this set of news, the Sportage 2026 It arrives to reinforce Kia’s position in the average SUV segment, competing directly with Toyota Corolla Cross and Jeep Compass, as well as the Chinese Byd Song Plus and GWM Haval H6. However, the price should remain a setback to sell again as well as in the past. The model currently costs $ 287,190, but is already sold with a bonus of $ 20,000. With update, it should cost more, making life complicated at rivals.
