LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – Kia updated the looks and interior of the 2026 Sportage compact SUV, but the popular hybrid model’s fuel economy decreased slightly, a disappointment for a popular vehicle in a hot-selling part of the market.

The Sportage competes with some of the best, and best-selling vehicles sold in the United States: Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Jeep Compass, Mazda CX-50 and Nissan Rogue.

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