The 2026 Kia Sportage features the most comprehensive range of options since its introduction. This expanded lineup addresses diverse driving needs through multiple powertrains and trim levels, each carefully configured to match specific lifestyles. Set to reach dealerships in Q2 2025, the refreshed Sportage makes choosing your ideal SUV straightforward by offering clear pathways to the...

Today's drivers demand more from their vehicles than just transportation—they want a seamless extension of their digital lives with exceptional comfort, safety, and versatility. Kia's SUV lineup delivers on these expectations through innovative technology that enhances every aspect of the driving experience. From the compact Seltos to the three-row Telluride, and featuring the all-electric EV9, Kia integrates cutting-edge features that transform ordinary drives into extraordinary journeys.
The latest advancements across Kia's SUV range showcase a commitment to technological excellence that puts drivers and passengers first. With intuitive interfaces, comprehensive safety systems, and thoughtful convenience features, Kia SUVs stand apart in a crowded marketplace. These vehicles don't just adapt to your lifestyle—they enhance it through carefully designed technology that anticipates your needs before you realize them.
Digital Command Centers
Step inside any Kia SUV and you'll immediately notice the focus on creating an intuitive digital environment. The centerpiece in models like the Telluride and EV9 is the panoramic curved display that seamlessly integrates dual 12.3-inch screens—one for driving information and another for infotainment and climate controls. This unified display creates a cockpit-like experience that keeps critical information within your line of sight.
The digital experience extends beyond displays with Kia Connect, which transforms your smartphone into a remote command center for your vehicle. Start the engine, adjust climate settings, and even locate your SUV in a crowded parking lot—all from your phone. Taking this connectivity further, Digital Key 2 Touch turns your smartphone into a secure key, allowing you to lock, unlock, and start your vehicle without fumbling for a key fob.
For enhanced visibility, select models offer a full display digital rear-view mirror that provides a wider, unobstructed view behind your vehicle—particularly valuable when the cabin is full of passengers or cargo. Complementing this technology, the available 10-inch color head-up display projects driving information directly onto the windshield, ensuring your eyes stay on the road ahead.
Intelligent Safety Systems
Kia's comprehensive suite of driver assistance technologies works proactively to help prevent collisions before they occur. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction Crossing capability scans the road ahead and can automatically apply brakes when potential hazards are detected—including at intersections, one of the most challenging driving scenarios.
The Blind View Monitor activates within the instrument panel when you signal a lane change, displaying a live video feed of your blind spot. This visual confirmation adds an extra layer of confidence to every lane change. For families, the Safe Exit Assist system stands guard even when the vehicle is stopped, preventing rear doors from opening if approaching traffic is detected.
Highway Drive Assist represents the next evolution in smart cruise control, maintaining vehicle speed and distance while also providing steering assistance to keep you centered in your lane. The system adapts to changing speed limits automatically, reducing driver fatigue on long journeys.
Convenience That Anticipates Your Needs
Kia engineers understand that small conveniences add up to significant improvements in your daily driving experience. The Smart Power Liftgate with Away Close automatically opens when you stand behind it with your Smart Key and closes when you walk away—perfect for those moments when your hands are full of groceries or gear.
Throughout the cabin, USB-C charging ports are strategically placed in all rows, ensuring everyone stays connected. The wireless charging pad keeps your smartphone powered without cable clutter, while selected models feature a 110V power inverter that can charge laptops or other devices that require household current.
For families juggling car seats and passengers, the one-touch slide and fold second-row seats streamline access to the third row. Models like the Sorento offer available second-row captain's chairs with heating and ventilation functions that rival the comfort of front seats.
Performance Technology for Every Terrain
Kia SUVs deliver confident performance through sophisticated systems that adapt to changing conditions. The Drive/Terrain Mode Select system lets you customize vehicle response with specialized settings for snow, mud, and sand. Available all-wheel drive systems intelligently distribute power where needed most, enhancing traction and stability.
For those who tow, select models offer impressive capabilities—the Telluride X-Pro can handle up to 5,500 pounds, while the EV9 electric SUV manages up to 5,000 pounds. These capacities are supported by Trailer Stability Assist technology that helps maintain control even when towing heavy loads.
The X-Line and X-Pro variants take capability further with increased ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and specialized suspension tuning that transforms these vehicles into weekend adventure machines without sacrificing everyday comfort.
Electric Excellence and Hybrid Efficiency
Kia's electrified SUVs showcase some of the most advanced technology in the lineup. The EV9 features an 800V multi-charging system that can replenish the battery from 10% to 80% in as little as 24 minutes. With up to 489 km of range, range anxiety becomes a thing of the past.
For those transitioning to electrification, the Sportage PHEV offers up to 55 km of all-electric driving before the gasoline engine activates. The Sorento Hybrid and PHEV variants deliver exceptional efficiency without compromise, featuring regenerative braking systems that capture energy during deceleration to recharge the battery.
A particularly innovative feature on electric models is Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, which transforms your SUV into a power source for everything from camping equipment to emergency backup power during outages.
Kia's SUV lineup demonstrates how thoughtfully integrated technology can transform the driving experience. These vehicles don't just transport you—they anticipate your needs, protect your family, and adapt to your lifestyle. Every feature serves a purpose beyond mere specification points, creating vehicles that deliver genuine value through technological advancement. Experience the difference for yourself with a test drive at Lallier Kia Vimont, where our team can help you discover which technology-packed Kia SUV fits your lifestyle.
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