
The lines of the new Sportage are sharper, the body size has been further increased to enhance space performance, and it uses a newly developed gasoline-electric hybrid power.
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The Sportage, Kia's main mid-size SUV, is developing a new generation model, which is expected to make its global debut in the third quarter of 2027.
2026/10/06 18:32 Text/Reporter Su Minghan Picture source/reproduced from autoevolution
The Sportage, Kia's main mid-size SUV, is already developing a new generation model, which is expected to make its global debut in the third quarter of 2027. The latest test car has appeared to reveal more appearance details. Compared with the square style of the new generation Hyundai Tucson, the new Sportage's lines are sharper, the body size has been further increased to enhance space performance, and it adopts a newly developed gasoline-electric hybrid power.
The Kia Sportage facelift test car has shed a lot of its camouflage.
According to foreign media reports, the new generation Kia Sportage is built on the N3/N4 platform. The length of the car will be increased by about 60mm, and the wheelbase will also be increased accordingly, providing a more spacious seating space. The Pleos Connect in-car entertainment system developed based on Android Automotive OS will be introduced in the interior, and it will be equipped with an oversized touch screen.
The rear shape of the car remains mysterious and is expected to present a more technological design.
According to the expected images released by foreign media, the new generation Kia Sportage has a more square body outline. A large water tank guard can still be seen on the front of the car. The angular lines make it more visually domineering. It is also equipped with a vertical light group layout to present a more technological atmosphere. The lower bumper uses a grid grille and a metal texture guard to emphasize the SUV body.
The preview image of Kia's new generation Sportage has been released, and the overall look is more domineering.
The new generation Sportage will focus its sales on gasoline-electric hybrids and is expected to introduce the group's newly developed next-generation high-efficiency gasoline-electric system TMED-II. Compared with the current version, this dual-motor architecture will have a maximum output power of 3.6 kW, which is equivalent to that of a pure electric vehicle. It can predict the road conditions ahead and switch to EV or Hybrid mode, allowing for even higher fuel consumption performance.
The facelifted Sportage is expected to be equipped with a 1.6-liter turbo engine. With TMED-II technology, the average fuel consumption performance is expected to increase by 4%, and the combined torque will be further increased to 380 Nm, which will enhance the throttle response for starting and re-acceleration. In addition, PHEV plug-in hybrids achieve better pure electric driving range.
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