NCAP Safety Rating: 5-Stars (Euro NCAP / IIHS TSP+)
The 2026 Kia Sportage is a safety leader, recently earning the IIHS "Top Safety Pick+" award (for models built after May 2025). It comes standard with an advanced ADAS suite including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning, Lane Keeping Assist, and 7 to 8 airbags depending on the region, including a front-center airbag to prevent occupant-to-occupant collision.
