2026 Kia Sportage SX Prestige
2026 Kia Sportage SX Prestige
Pricing
Base MSRP$36,390
Destination Fee$1,495
Powertrain & Performance
Engine2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine, DOHC 16-valve CVVT with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster
Displacement2.5 (2,497 cc)
Cylinder ConfigurationInline 4
Horsepower187 hp
Horsepower Peak RPM6,100 rpm
Torque178 lb-ft
Torque Peak RPM4,000 rpm
Valvetrain16V DOHC CVVT with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster
Fuel InjectionGasoline Direct Injection and Multi Port Injection (GDI + MPI)
Forced InductionNaturally aspirated
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded (87 or higher)
Fuel Tank Capacity14.3 gal
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission8-speed Automatic
Transmission Speeds8
Gear Ratios1st 4.717 / 2nd 2.906 / 3rd 1.864 / 4th 1.423 / 5th 1.224 / 6th 1.000 / 7th 0.790 / 8th 0.635 / Rev 3.239 (:1)
Final Drive Ratio3.648:1
Drive TypeFWD standard; AWD available (+$1,800)
Electrified Powertrain
Powertrain TypeICE
Fuel Economy
City25 (FWD) / 24 (AWD)
Highway33 (FWD) / 30 (AWD)
Combined28 (FWD) / 26 (AWD)
Capability & Weights
Towing Capacity2,500 (with trailer brakes) / 1,653 (without)
Payload1,043–1,306 (FWD) / 1,045–1,269 (AWD)
Curb Weight3,434–3,697 (FWD) / 3,603–3,827 (AWD)
GVWR4,740 (FWD) / 4,872 (AWD)
Dimensions
Exterior Length184.4 in
Exterior Width73.4 in
Exterior Height65.6 in. with roof rails (FWD) / 66.3 in. with roof rails (AWD)
Wheelbase108.5 in
Front Track63.6 in
Rear Track63.9 in
Turning Diameter38.6 ft
Ground Clearance7.1 (FWD) / 8.3 (AWD)
Interior Room
Cargo Volume (behind last row)36.6 (high cargo floor) / 39.6 (low cargo floor) — behind 2nd row
Maximum Cargo Volume69.3 (high cargo floor) / 74.1 (low cargo floor) — behind 1st row, seats folded
Seating Capacity5
Front Legroom41.4 in
Rear Legroom41.3 in
Front Shoulder Room57.5 in
Rear Shoulder Room55.6 in
Front Hip Room54.8 in
Rear Hip Room53.4 in
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMcPherson strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-Link
SteeringColumn-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS), 13.7:1 ratio, 2.41 turns lock-to-lock
BrakesFront disc 320mm x 30mm / rear disc 300mm x 10mm; Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold
Wheels7.5J x 19 alloy
Tires235/55R19
AWD / Drive SystemFWD standard; AWD optional
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialSynTex Premium artificial leather
Driver Seat10-way power w/ 2-way lumbar support
Front Passenger Seat8-way power
2nd Row Seating60/40 split fold-down bench, fold-flat and recline
Heated SeatsStandard (front)
Ventilated SeatsStandard (front)
Steering WheelLeather-wrapped, tilt & telescopic
Climate ControlDual-zone full automatic temperature control (FATC)
Remote StartStandard, all trims
Power Liftgate/TailgateStandard (height-adjustable Smart power liftgate)
Auto-Dimming MirrorOptional (port-installed accessory — Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink, $375)
12V / USB Outlets12V power outlet (console x1, cargo x1); front USB-C (x1)
Sunroof / MoonroofStandard (panoramic sunroof with power shade)
Wireless Phone ChargingStandard (wireless charging pad w/ integrated cooling fan)
Technology & Entertainment
Infotainment12.3-in touchscreen navigation w/ SAT, Kia Connect, HD Radio, Voice Recognition, WiFi, Map OTA, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (ccNC Navigation)
Screen Size12.3 in
NavigationStandard
Apple CarPlay / Android AutoStandard (wireless)
Phone ConnectivityStandard — Bluetooth hands-free phone + streaming audio, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Kia Connect / Connected ServicesStandard
Audio SystemHarman Kardon Premium Audio (incl. center channel + subwoofer), SiriusXM, HD Radio
Steering Wheel Audio ControlsStandard
Driver Display12.3-in full TFT panoramic curved supervision cluster
Safety & Driver Assistance (Kia Drive Wise)
AirbagsStandard — 6 total (dual front advanced, front seat-mounted side, full-length front side curtain, rear seat-mounted side)
ABSStandard (4-wheel ABS)
Stability ControlStandard (ESC bundle — Downhill Brake Control, Hill Start Assist, Trailer Stability Assist; federally mandated)
Traction ControlStandard (integrated with ESC)
Blind-Spot Collision-AvoidanceStandard (Blind-Spot Collision Warning — BCW)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-AvoidanceStandard (RCCA)
Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA)Standard (Forward Collision-Avoidance Fusion w/ car, pedestrian, cyclist detection and junction turning — FCA-JT)
Automatic Emergency BrakingStandard (via FCA-JT)
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)Standard (SCC with Stop & Go)
Lane Departure WarningStandard (LDW)
Lane Keeping / Lane Following AssistStandard (LKA + LFA)
Parking Sensors / Remote Smart Parking AssistStandard (Parking Distance Warning — front/side/rear, PDW-F/S/R, and Parking Collision Avoidance-Reverse, PCA-R); RSPA not offered on Sportage
Backup Camera / Surround View MonitorStandard (rearview camera w/ dynamic guidelines, Surround View Monitor w/ 3D View, Blind-spot View Monitor)
Tire Pressure MonitorStandard (TPMS, High Line)
Brake AssistStandard (integrated with FCA-JT autonomous emergency braking)
Rear Child Safety LocksStandard (rear door child safety locks, LATCH anchors)
Security SystemStandard — Remote keyless entry with alarm & panic function; Immobilizer; Smart Key with Push Button Start & Smart Welcome
Exterior & Lighting
HeadlightsLED cube-type low & high beam
Daytime Running LightsStandard (LED)
Brake LightsStandard — LED rear combination lights, LED high-mounted stop lamp
MirrorsBody-color, power-adjustable w/ integrated LED turn signals, heated, power-folding
GrilleGloss black radiator grille with silver trim
Rear SpoilerStandard
AntennaStandard (Shark Fin Antenna)
Body MaterialUnibody
Skid Plates / CladdingGloss black cladding; functional front skid plate optional (port-installed accessory, $240)
Warranty
Basic5 yr / 60,000 mi
Powertrain10 yr / 100,000 mi
Corrosion5 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside Assistance5 yr / 60,000 mi
Packages & Options
Package 1 — IncludesCarmine Red interior color, no cost option
Other Available OptionsNone selected — trim-level row (AWD +$1,800 available as drivetrain option)
Available Colors
Exterior ColorsWolf Gray, Glacial White Pearl, Panthera Metal Matte
Interior ColorsBlack; Carmine Red available (no cost)