Bold and the Beautiful Must Watch Video Preview March 10-14: Li Attacks Poppy
B&B video preview for March 10-14 reveals that Li finally learns the truth about Poppy and Finn.
The week of March 10-14 will be tense on The Bold and the Beautiful. This week’s video preview reveals confrontations take place, while one couple is at a standstill. Here’s a glimpse at what’s ahead.
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Last week, Hope (Annika Noelle) confronted Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) after witnessing his kiss with Daphne (Murielle Hillaire). As if there weren’t enough problems for the couple, Carter and Daphne’s kiss has Hope questioning her relationship. This week, Hope meets Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) for a mother-daughter talk. Hope catches her mother up on everything, and Brooke asks, “Where do things stand now between you and Carter?” But it seems Hope is uncertain how to answer the question.
Eric (John McCook) and Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) arrive at the Forrester Creations office for an important discussion with Carter. Things haven’t been peaceful between Carter and The Forresters since he stole their company. “I hate that it came to this,” he says to Eric and Ridge. What Carter says next could shape Forrester Creations’ future and his relationship with The Forresters.
Elsewhere, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) is at Bill’s (Don Diamont) mansion confronting him and Luna (Lisa Yamada). Steffy was dealt a double whammy upon learning Luna is Finn’s (Tanner Novlan) daughter and that she’s been released from prison. Luna might have Finn and Bill fooled with her remorseful act, but Steffy isn’t buying it. Steffy reminds Bill that Luna tried to kill her, yet defends giving Luna a second chance.
Across town, Poppy (Romy Park) arrives at Li’s (Naomi Matsuda) office for a difficult talk. Now that the truth about Luna’s paternity is out, it’s time Li knows and Poppy’s the one that tells her. As expected, Li doesn’t take the news well. An enraged Li says, “You went after my son,” then starts choking her sister.
There’s a lot of drama and tension going on this week.
Following its 2023 redesign, the Kia Sportage has relied on wilder styling to stand out in a sea of versatile compact SUVs. The 2026 Sportage introduces a few aesthetic tweaks that tames its front fascia. With a refresh focused on tech and style, the Sportage continues to lean on its spacious interior, generous list of standard features, and solid value to make it a competitive player. While it offers a quiet ride and accurate steering, the Sportage has dull road manners that directly contradict the model’s name. The 187-hp four-cylinder gas engine found in the nonhybrid car isn’t nearly as peppy as the powertrains found in the Sportage Hybrid (reviewed separately). Front-wheel drive comes standard, but all-wheel drive is available on all trims except the SX, and it comes standard on upper trim levels. The Sportage’s revised interior is clean and simple, ditching the outgoing model’s quirky vertical air vents and introducing a new panoramic display. Despite delivering on the fundamental pillars that define the compact-SUV segment—space and versatility—the nonhybrid Sportage lacks the driving verve of competitors like the Honda CR-V and the Mazda CX-50.
What’s New for 2026?
The 2026 Kia Sportage wears new and less polarizing skin. Gone are the controversial boomerang-shape accent lights and low-mounted headlights of the 2025 model, replaced with more conventional frontal features that bring the Sportage more in line with other Kia models. The Sportage’s mid-cycle refresh extends to the cabin, bringing a new steering wheel, a revised dash, and dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays. Kia also gives the Sportage some desirable tech upgrades, from a head-up display to remote parking assist, to an upgraded version of Kia’s Highway Driving Assist driver aid.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2026 Kia Sportage is expected to start around $30,000 and go up to $41,000 depending on the trim and options.
The mid-range EX appears to offer the most value here, adding desirable features such as dual-zone automatic climate control, wireless smartphone charging, and heated front seats. The Premium package is also a worthwhile option, adding a panoramic sunroof, LED interior lighting, and a power liftgate.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The Sportage’s default powertrain is a 187-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder that mates to an eight-speed automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive. A more powerful hybrid variant is also offered, but we review that model separately. Performance has never been the Sportage’s forte, and it continues to push aside engaging driving dynamics in favor of a cushy ride and predictable on-road behavior—both of which the Sportage executes well. While not the most interesting compact SUV to drive, the Sportage still offers accurate steering and good chassis composure, preventing spirited driving from feeling like a chore. Rugged-looking trims such as the X-Line give the compact ute an off-road vibe in terms of looks, but the X-Pro trim actually has some equipment to help tackle the rough stuff. It rides on black 17-inch wheels and all-terrain tires and features a selection of drive modes.
0–60-MPH Times
We sampled both the base four-cylinder and the hybrid powertrain during our initial test drive and were more satisfied with the hybrid. At our test track, the nonhybrid Sportage delivered sleepy acceleration, needing 9.1 seconds to hit 60 mph versus only 7.4 seconds for the hybrid.
Towing and Payload Capacity
Although there are far better options if you are looking for a capable tow rig, the Kia Sportage does have a maximum towing capacity of 2500 pounds—but only if it’s been equipped with an aftermarket trailer brake controller.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe
While the EPA hasn’t yet rated the 2026 Sportage’s fuel economy, the 2025 model with the same powertrain is rated for 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway when equipped with front-wheel drive and 23 mpg city and 28 mpg highway with all-wheel drive. On our 75-mph fuel-economy route, the all-wheel-drive Sportage X-Pro Prestige returned 31 mpg. For more information about the Sportage’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Inside, the Sportage receives an updated dashboard that ditches the vertical air vents and introduces a new panoramic display. A new flat-edged steering wheel replaces the previous model’s round three-spoke tiller. The Sportage’s overall cabin design is refined and streamlined, giving it a more premium feel. The interior is available in an attractive two-tone color scheme as an option, but an all-black cabin is available too. The center console boasts a rotary shift knob, a push-to-start button, and a myriad of other controls that blend into the piano-black bezel. The Sportage has adult-friendly rear-seat legroom and 40 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back seat. There’s also a dual-level cargo floor for even more versatility.
