2026 Kia Sportage LTD

[harbor]

Oldest daughter considering a Kia Sportage when her Jeep Compass lease is up in a few months. She’s called a couple dealers and visited one so far with schetchy results.
Anyone have any recent experience or input with this vehicle ? I’ve searched our forum and looked at the Sportage owners forum, and it appears to be a good choice.
Thanks in advance!

 

[fantastic]

How much trouble could one expect on a new vehicle? Is she looking to buy it or lease?

 

[harbor]

How much trouble could one expect on a new vehicle? Is she looking to buy it or lease?

She's done many 3-year leases but considering purchasing this one.

 

[fantastic]

She's done many 3-year leases but considering purchasing this one.

I have no experience with new vehicles or Kia but I'd imagine it should be just fine. How long would she keep this vehicle?

 

[Quattro Pete]

LTD? There is no such trim on a 2026 Sportage, as far as I can see.

Has she driven one yet and driven its competitors (CX-50/CX-5, CRV, Rav4)?

It's got good tech, but the drivetrain may not be as good as the competitors, especially if you're considering hybrid...

 

[harbor]

How much trouble could one expect on a new vehicle? Is she looking to buy it or lease?

She's done many 3-year leases but considering purchasing this one.

LTD? There is no such trim on a 2026 Sportage, as far as I can see.

Has she driven one yet and driven its competitors (CX-50/CX-5, CRV, Rav4)?

It's got good tech, but the drivetrain may not be as good as the competitors, especially if you're considering hybrid...

Sorry about that….its the X-line trim.
She visited a dealer, but they couldn’t provide drive a test drive.