If you are comparing the 2025 and 2026 Kia Sportage for driving around Lancaster, PA, or commuting between York and Reading, the newer model makes some thoughtful changes. Kia maintains the same overall footprint and spacious interior you expect, but the 2026 Sportage offers some enticing updates. Learn more from Lancaster Kia below.
Notable Changes
On the outside, the 2025 Sportage wears a bolder, more angular front end. For 2026, Kia smooths things out with a more rectangular grille, updated vertical LED headlights with new light signatures, and revised front and rear bumpers. Fresh wheel designs and cleaner details give the 2026 Sportage a more refined, mature look that fits right in whether you are parked in Ephrata or heading through East Petersburg, PA.
The interior is where many shoppers around Reading and Oxford will notice the biggest difference. For 2026, Kia makes a 12.3-inch touchscreen and digital gauge cluster standard across the lineup, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The steering wheel design has been updated, and the dashboard materials and trim have been enhanced to feel more premium than those of the 2025 model, while maintaining the generous passenger and cargo space that families appreciate.
Under the hood, the gas-powered Sportage carries over, but the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions see slight power bumps for 2026. The hybrid now delivers a bit more horsepower for stronger passing and smoother highway merging, while the plug-in hybrid retains its useful all-electric driving range with improved overall output. On certain trims, updated all-wheel drive with selectable drive or terrain modes can provide extra confidence on wet or snowy Pennsylvania roads.
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If you want the freshest styling, upgraded tech, and the latest hybrid tuning, the 2026 Sportage is the stronger choice over the 2025 model. You can learn more and start exploring trims and options on our Kia Sportage research page. Contact Lancaster Kia today for a test drive.
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