2026 Kia Sportage SX
2026 Kia Sportage SX
Pricing
Base MSRP$34,390
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 only (no AWD offered on SX)
Electrified Powertrain
Powertrain TypeICE
Fuel Economy
City25 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Combined28 mpg
Capability & Weights
Towing Capacity2,500 (with trailer brakes) / 1,653 (without)
Payload1,043–1,306 (FWD)
Curb Weight3,434–3,697 (FWD only)
GVWR4,740 (FWD only)
Dimensions
Exterior Length184.4 in
Exterior Width73.4 in
Exterior Height65.6 in. with roof rails (FWD only)
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 18 alloy
Tires235/60R18
AWD / Drive SystemFWD only
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialSynTex artificial leather (SynTex Premium optional)
Driver Seat10-way power w/ 2-way lumbar support
Front Passenger Seat4-way manual
2nd Row Seating60/40 split fold-down bench, fold-flat and recline
Heated 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/rear); RSPA not offered on Sportage
Backup Camera / Surround View MonitorStandard (rearview camera w/ dynamic guidelines); Surround View Monitor not available on SX
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 projector low beam / multi-faceted reflector (MFR) 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
Available Colors
Exterior ColorsWolf Gray, Glacial White Pearl
Interior ColorsBlack; Carmine Red available (no cost)