SX Turbo FWD
What the SX Turbo adds over the LX (+$9,660)
| Spec | LX | SX Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 304.8 mm | 320 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3596 lbs | 3898 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3305 lbs | 3666 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 2359 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 240 hp |
| Torque | 175 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.4L Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2.0L Turbocharged Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Front headroom | 39.3 in | 37.6 in |
| MPG (city) | 23 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 30 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $24,090 | $33,750 |
| Parking brake type | foot pedal | epb |
| Tire size | P225/60 R17 | P245/45 R19 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.064:1 | 3.320:1 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 19-inch Alloy wheels, 2.0L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine, 8-inch Touchscreen Navigation with AM/FM, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Voice Recognition, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat, Authentic dashboard stitching, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, Compass and Telematics Controls, Black headliner, Black side sills with dark chrome trim, Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Chrome finished inside door handles, Dark chrome front bumper garnish, Dark chrome rear bumper garnish, Dual exhaust with chrome finish, Dual-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and ionizing air purifier, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold, Flat bottom steering wheel, Front and rear parking assist sensors, Front and rear parking assist sensors, Front/Rear silver skid plates, Gloss black interior center fascia, Gloss black trim and dark chrome garnish fog light surround, Half-chrome outside door handles, Harman Kardon 320-watt sound system with 8-speakers, CLARI-FI, and subwoofer, Heated front seats (3-level), Heated steering wheel, Hot stamping grille with dark chrome trim, Illuminated visor vanity mirrors, LED fog lamps, LED headlights, LED interior lighting, LED rear combination lamps, Leather seats, Leather wrapped trans gear shift knob, Paddle shifters, Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade, Power windows with driver's one-touch auto up/down, Power-folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, Power-folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 320 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 302.3 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 60.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 30.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 129.3 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in |
| Overall height | 64.4 in |
| Overall length | 176.4 in |
| Overall width | 73 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1998 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L Turbocharged Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 240 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 28 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.4 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.9 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 38.2 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $33,750 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.1 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Motor power assisted, Rack and pinion type (MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 34.8 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | P245/45 R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.320:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3898 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3666 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety27 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist - Pedestrian Detection System (FCA-P)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Front seat-mounted side airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
- Rear-Camera Display
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Front and rear parking assist sensors
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
- Cruise control
- Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Front and rear 3-point seat belts
- Height adjustable front and 2nd row headrests
- Height adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Impact sensing auto door unlock
- Speed sensing automatic door lock system
- ULEV 70 emissions
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High Line
Infotainment9 std · 0 opt
- 8-inch Touchscreen Navigation with AM/FM, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Voice Recognition
- Auxiliary input jacks
- Bluetooth® wireless technology
- Harman Kardon 320-watt sound system with 8-speakers, CLARI-FI, and subwoofer
- Paddle shifters
- Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls
- USB port (front charger and connection)
- USB port (rear charger)
- Wireless Charging Pad
Convenience8 std · 0 opt
- Smart power tailgate
- Smart Key and push-button start, includes immobilizer
- Power door locks with driver and passenger control
- Power windows (front and rear)
- Power windows with driver's one-touch auto up/down
- Remote keyless entry with burglar alarm and panic button
- Smart Key with welcome function
- 12V power outlet (x3)
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Air conditioning with rear vents
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and ionizing air purifier
Seating8 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power adjustable passenger seat
- Heated front seats (3-level)
- Ventilated front seats (3-level)
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
- 60/40 split-folding rear seats with 17-step recline, 8 degrees flat
- Front and back seatback pockets
- Leather seats
- Pumping device on driver's seat
Interior22 std · 0 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, Compass and Telematics Controls
- Supervision Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT LCD
- Authentic dashboard stitching
- Black headliner
- Chrome finished inside door handles
- Flat bottom steering wheel
- Floor console with small items tray
- Front center armrest with storage and cup holders
- Gloss black interior center fascia
- LED interior lighting
- Leather wrapped trans gear shift knob
- Pocket bottle holder
- Rear center armrest with cup holders
- Soft-touch dashboard, armrests and door trim
- Stainless Steel transverse trim
- Sunvisor with extendable visor vanity mirrors
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Stainless Steel door scuff plates
- Stainless Steel sport pedals
Exterior31 std · 0 opt
- 19-inch Alloy wheels
- Acoustic laminated windshield
- Black side sills with dark chrome trim
- Body-color outside mirrors
- Chrome window surround trim
- Dark chrome front bumper garnish
- Dark chrome rear bumper garnish
- Dual exhaust with chrome finish
- Electric adjustable outside mirrors
- Front/Rear silver skid plates
- Gloss black trim and dark chrome garnish fog light surround
- Half-chrome outside door handles
- Hot stamping grille with dark chrome trim
- LED Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
- LED fog lamps
- LED headlights
- LED rear combination lamps
- Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade
- Power-folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
- Rear window wiper
- Roof rails with black finish
- Silver bulb garnish fog light surround
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Auto light control
- Privacy glass (rear side, tailgate)
- Rear window defroster
- Solar glass (windshield, front doors)
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Rear spoiler
- Temporary Compact Spare Tire
Powertrain5 std · 1 opt
- Dynamax full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) optional
- Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
- 2.0L Turbo 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)
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- High performance dampers
- Multi-link independent rear suspension
- Sport-tuned suspension
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Cargo net hooks
- Dual-level cargo floor
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
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Common questions about the SX Turbo
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2022 Kia Sportage SX Turbo?
The manufacturer lists $33,750 for the 2022 Kia Sportage SX Turbo. That is $9,660 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2022 Kia Sportage SX Turbo add over the LX?
Against the LX, 57 features become standard that the LX does not and 18 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.