Bursting onto the compact SUV market with trailblazing mechanics and all-encompassing safety, the 2026 Sportage is garnering widespread praise at Cable Dahmer Kia of Lee’s Summit. A step above the base trim, the EX edition is an excellent choice because it fuses affordability with premier features. To witness its formidability on the streets of Blue Springs, visit our location today!
Exterior
The Sportage EX blends form with function, so you can spearhead your adventures down I-70 with a newfound sense of confidence. All-season tires are mounted on 18-inch alloy wheels to supply precise traction with an elevated perspective. Up front, LED projector headlights flank a Gloss Black front grille with Satin Chrome accents that will have onlookers gazing in envy. To assist you on your weekend errand runs, the Smart Power Liftgate provides hands-free access to the SUV’s cargo space. This convenience is amplified by the Smart Key, which automatically unlocks the vehicle’s doors when it detects your presence around the car to avoid fumbling through your bag.
Performance
If the exterior of the 2026 Kia Sportage EX didn’t already turn heads, the strength emanating from its core certainly will. Motivated by Direct Injection with Multi-Port Injection, the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine launches you toward your destination with 187 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft. of torque. This system works in tandem with an 8-speed automatic transmission, which allows you to reach your preferred velocity in seconds. Not to mention, this gearbox also lets you cycle between Normal, Smart, and Sport settings to customize your driving dynamics on the fly. One might think that this athleticism will impact the 14.3-gallon gas tank, but that couldn’t be further from the truth with this SUV. In fact, you’ll have full command over a 25/33/28 MPG city/hwy/combined1 fuel economy rating.
Safety
Your wellbeing is of paramount importance, and the 2026 Sportage EX includes driver-assist features to safeguard you at all times. Blind-Spot Collision Warning2 chimes when there are other motorists adjacent to you, so you don’t accidentally perform an ill-timed lane change. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist3 is similar, as it provides alerts when another vehicle is approaching from either side while you’re reversing. This way, you won’t back out into oncoming traffic. Fatigue is a major contributing factor to accidents, and Driver Attention Warning4 will bring distracted traveling patterns to your attention so you can pull over to take a break. Do you have a newborn coming along for the ride? The LATCH system will keep their car seat secure and in place. If we’ve piqued your interest in this vehicle, schedule a test drive today!
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Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.