South Korean automaker Kia is set to launch value-focused vehicles across minivans, sedans, and SUVs. This article provides detailed look over Upcoming 2026 Kia Models Lineup.
2026 Kia Carnival
This 2026 Kia Carnival will be shedding its traditional minivan look and gets more bolder crossover styling. As per our trusted sources it will have:
- Advanced Lane Centering tech,
- Adaptive cruise control,
- 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
- 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG
Expected pricing is around $35,000 to $48,000 competing directly with the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey.
2026 Kia K4
Replacing the Forte the Kia K4 is an compact sedan with powerful 2.0L four-cylinder engine with a CVT. It’s GT-Line turbo trim FWD produces 190-horsepower with 1.6L turbocharged engine which is coupled with a more responsive 8-speed automatic transmission.
In the interior cabin we get twin 12.3-inch displays (gauge cluster and infotainment) with the support of Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a modern, spacious interior, especially in the rear seats.
Pricing is expected to start near $22,000 and top out around $30,000 directing rivaling to the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.
2026 Kia K5
My favorite mid size sedan Kia K5 is getting refresh in 2026 with all new headlights and taillights. New powertrain 2.5L naturally aspirated four-cylinder (replacing the previous 1.6T) with 8-speed transmission and power of 191 horses will make it a powerful sedan. Best part is that the FWD is standard and AWD is optional.
Known for higher legroom and trunk space this sedan will offer ambient lighting and a standard 12.3-inch infotainment screen with smartphone integration.
I personally like the music system and yes Kia is offering 12-speaker Bose audio enhances the experience. Apart from the tech features is relatively quick like it achieves 0-60 mph time of ~5.2 seconds (GT trim).
Starting price will be approximately $28,450, rising to $35,645 for top models. It will compete against selling giants like Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.
2025 Kia Telluride
Top contender in three-row SUV segment the 2026 Kia Telluride is going to be spacious seating with accommodating 7-8 people. It will offer 12.4 inch infotainment and a 12.3 inch digital instrument cluster setup. Premium 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system will be standard across all the trims.
It will run on 3.8L V6 and an 8-speed automatic with generation of 291 horsepower, i find it very impressive and highly capable of doing anything. This is set to achieve ~0-60 mph under 7 seconds.
Cargo space will be 21 cu ft behind the third row and 46 cu ft behind the second and its price will start around $38,000 which i feel very much low compared to its rivals.
2026 Kia Sorento
This will be available in gasoline, hybrid and PHEV options. The gasoline engine will have base 191-horsepower 2.5L or a more potent 281-horsepower 2.5L Turbo and achieve 0-60 mph in ~6.3 seconds.
The hybrid variants will have 227 horsepower combined with 36 MPG of fuel efficiency. the PHEV will offer electric-only range which not yet revealed but going to be exceptional. The starting price of 2026 Kia Sorento will be $33,000 and will go up to $42,000 for top model.
2025 Kia EV6
The Award-Winning Electric Crossover will get significant updates & range boost in 2026 model year. it will get a larger 84.0-kWh battery, increasing EPA-estimated range to up to 319 miles (RWD) and 295 miles (AWD). it will offer multiple configurations like:
- Light RWD (237 mi range): 167 HP.
- Wind/GT-Line RWD (319 mi range): 225 HP, 0-60 mph ~6.7 sec.
- Wind/GT-Line AWD (271-295 mi range): 320 HP, 0-60 mph ~4.5 sec.
- GT (231 mi range): 641 HP, 0-60 mph in a blistering 3.2 seconds.
Ultra-Fast Charging system with 800V architecture will give it a 10-80% charges in under 18 minutes on 350-kW DC fast chargers. expected to be priced at $44,375, with the GT reaching $65,275.
