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The 2026 Kia Sportage for sale near the Columbus area brings a bold refresh that elevates its design, technology, and family-friendly appeal. Its new exterior showcases a more upright grille and "star‑point" LED headlights—with squared-off cues inspired by the Telluride—adding rugged sophistication. Inside, the cabin features dual 12.3-inch displays (instrument cluster and infotainment), a cleaner dash, new steering wheel design, and available head-up display and fingerprint authentication on higher trims. Families will appreciate class-leading cargo room (up to 587 L behind the second row), rear-seat USB‑C ports, “baby and toddler mode” to smooth acceleration, and generous rear-seat legroom. Powertrain choices include a base 2.5 L four-cylinder, a hybrid with ~281 hp, and a plug-in hybrid offering up to 34 miles of EV range, along with available all-wheel drive and multi-terrain drive modes suited to weekend escapes.
The 2026 Sportage for sale at your local Kia dealer in Columbus, OH debuts a more angular and squared-up design, featuring vertical LED daytime running lights flanking a larger, more upright grille, along with sharper creases and squared-off fog-intake styling. The rear receives updated C-clamp LED taillights and revised bumper styling, while new color options and refreshed wheel designs add to its sporty, family-ready curb appeal.
Inside, the Sportage in Columbus impresses with a dual panoramic display that seamlessly merges a 12.3‑inch digital instrument cluster and an equally sized touchscreen infotainment system. The cabin material quality has been elevated with soft-touch surfaces and ambient lighting; rear USB‑C ports and generous legroom reinforce comfort for five occupants.
Standard tech includes wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®, Kia Connect services with over-the-air updates, and available Highway Driving Assist 2 for semi-autonomous lane-centering and lane-change capability. Higher trims add features like Head-Up Display, fingerprint authentication, and Remote Smart Parking Assist for convenience in tight spots.
Power options include a base 2.5‑liter four-cylinder making 187 hp linked to an eight-speed automatic and available AWD, plus a hybrid with a 1.6‑liter turbo engine delivering 231 hp and 258 lb‑ft of torque. The plug-in hybrid variant boosts output to 268 hp, includes AWD as standard, and offers up to 34 miles of electric-only range. Fuel economy is competitive, with EPA estimates around 25 mpg city / 33 mpg highway for the gas-only model.
Safety comes well-equipped with Kia’s full suite of driver‑assist systems including Forward Collision Avoidance (with pedestrian/cyclist detection), Blind‑Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross‑Traffic Collision Avoidance, Lane Keep & Following Assist, and Safe Exit Warning. Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality and Driver Attention Warning are also standard, while available surround-view camera and highway driving aids enhance peace of mind.
