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2022 Kia Sportage

LX FWD

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Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter304.8 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter302.3 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typefoot pedal

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row60.1 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row30.7 cu-ft
Total interior volume129.3 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance6.4 in
Overall height64.4 in
Overall length176.4 in
Overall width73 in
Wheelbase105.1 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2359 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)2.4L Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
Valve configurationDOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower181 hp
Torque175 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)23 mpg
MPG (combined)26 mpg
MPG (highway)30 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity16.4 gal

Headroom

Front headroom39.3 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.5 in
Third-row legroom38.2 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$24,090

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room57.1 in
Third-row shoulder room55.1 in

Steering

Steering typeMotor power assisted, Rack and pinion type (MDPS)
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)34.8 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson Strut
Rear suspension typeMulti-link

Tires

Tire sizeP225/60 R17

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.064:1
Transmission speeds6
Transmission typeautomatic hybrid

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3596 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3305 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter17 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety23 std · 3 opt

  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist - Pedestrian Detection System (FCA-P)
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) optional
  • Dual front advanced airbags
  • Front seat-mounted side airbags
  • Full-length side curtain airbags
  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

Infotainment6 std · 0 opt

  • 6-speakers, 160-watt sound system
  • 8-inch touchscreen AM/FM with Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Voice Recognition (DA 2.0)
  • Auxiliary input jacks
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology
  • Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls
  • USB port (front charger and connection)

Convenience5 std · 2 opt

  • Smart Key and push-button start, includes immobilizer optional
  • Power door locks with driver and passenger control
  • Power windows (front and rear)
  • Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-down
  • Remote keyless entry with burglar alarm and panic button
  • Smart Key with welcome function optional

Climate1 std · 1 opt

  • Air conditioning with rear vents
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and ionizing air purifier optional

Seating6 std · 3 opt

  • Heated front seats (3-level) optional
  • 6-way adjustable driver's seat
  • 4-way adjustable passenger seat
  • 60/40 split-folding rear seats with 17-step recline, 8 degrees flat
  • Front and back seatback pockets
  • Pumping device on driver's seat

Interior15 std · 1 opt

  • 3.5-inch TFT Mono LCD cluster
  • Floor console with small items tray
  • Front center armrest with storage and cup holders
  • Metal interior center fascia
  • Metal paint inside door handles
  • Molded dashboard stitching

Exterior23 std · 6 opt

  • 17-inch Alloy wheels
  • Acoustic laminated windshield
  • Black grille with chrome trim
  • Body-color outside door handles
  • Body-color outside mirrors
  • Body-color side sills

Powertrain5 std · 1 opt

  • Dynamax full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) optional
  • Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
  • 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine
  • 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Drive Mode Select (DMS): selectable Normal-Sport-Eco modes
  • Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)

Chassis2 std · 0 opt

  • High performance dampers
  • Multi-link independent rear suspension

Cargo3 std · 0 opt

  • Cargo net hooks
  • Dual-level cargo floor
  • Luggage under tray

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 Sportage. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the LX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2022 Kia Sportage LX?

The manufacturer lists $24,090 for the 2022 Kia Sportage LX. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.