Kia has significantly updated the 2026 Kia Sportage, introducing refreshed styling, expanded trim options, and enhanced power and technology features. The fifth-generation Sportage adopts Kia’s “Opposites United” design language,

Kia also brought along a third new SUV for the L.A. show, but "it's just sitting off to the side of the stage," says features editor Scott Evans. That lonesome Kia is the 2026 EV9

The 2025 Kia EV6, an electric crossover utility vehicle, was revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This updated model includes exterior design changes, enhanced interior features, and new technology systems.