HEV SX-Prestige AWD
What the HEV SX-Prestige adds over the LX (+$10,100)
| Spec | LX | HEV SX-Prestige |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3664 lbs | 3896 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3373 lbs | 3732 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 177 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine | 1.6 Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.3 gal | 13.7 gal |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4674 lbs | 4949 lbs |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | 37.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.4 in | 37.8 in |
| MPG (city) | 25 mpg | 38 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg | 38 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 32 mpg | 38 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $26,290 | $36,390 |
| Overall height | 65.6 in | 66.1 in |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/60R18 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.648:1 | 3.320:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 12.2-inch LCD supervision cluster with integrated 4.2-inch TFT, 12.3-inch TFT supervision cluster (panoramic curved type), 12.3-inch touchscreen Navigation with HD Radio, integrated Modem, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Voice Recognition and SiriusXM (AVN 5.0 wide), 19-inch Alloy wheels, 2-position Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat, 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Automatic defog system, Blind Spot-Collision Avoidance Assist-Rear (BCA-R), Center speaker (front x1), Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) car / pedestrian / cyclist detection and junction turning, Gloss black outside rear-view mirrors, Gloss black window DLO surround, Harman Kardon Premium Audio system, Heated front seats, Heated nozzle windshield wipers, Heated outside mirrors, Heated windshield, Height adjustable Smart power liftgate, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Hydrographic wood center fascia, Illuminated sunvisor mirrors, LED fog lamps, LED luggage lamp, LED map lamp, LED projection headlights, LED rear combination lights, LED rear taillights, LED room lamp, Matte black over fender trim, Navigation based Smart Cruise Control Curve (NSCC-C), Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F), Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, Privacy rear windows and heated tailgate glass, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance-Assist (RCCA), Rear USB c-type chargers (x2 ports + rear seat back), Safe Exit Warning (SEW), Satin matte inside door handle, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC with S&G)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Parking brake type | epb |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in |
| Overall height | 66.1 in |
| Overall length | 183.5 in |
| Overall width | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1598 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6 Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 177 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 38 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 38 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.7 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.3 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $36,390 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Column Type - Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.3 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | McPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/60R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.320:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3896 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3732 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4949 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety31 std · 1 opt
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC with S&G)
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) car / pedestrian / cyclist detection and junction turning
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance-Assist (RCCA)
- Blind View Monitor (BVM) optional
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Navigation based Smart Cruise Control Curve (NSCC-C)
- Rear view camera
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F)
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
- 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Adjustable headrest with integrated coat hanger
- Blind Spot-Collision Avoidance Assist-Rear (BCA-R)
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors
- High-Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Impact sensing auto door unlock
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Speed sensing auto door locks
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line
Infotainment10 std · 0 opt
- 12.3-inch touchscreen Navigation with HD Radio, integrated Modem, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Voice Recognition and SiriusXM (AVN 5.0 wide)
- Bluetooth phone and streaming audio
- Center speaker (front x1)
- Front USB c-type charging (x1)
- Harman Kardon Premium Audio system
- Paddle shifters
- Rear USB c-type chargers (x2 ports + rear seat back)
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Subwoofer speaker (front x1)
- Wireless charging
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- Height adjustable Smart power liftgate
- Smart Key with Push Button Start and smart welcome
- Power windows with front one-touch auto up/down
- Powered front and rear windows
- Remote keyless entry with burglar alarm and panic function
- 12V power outlet (front x1, cargo x1)
- Driver and Passenger's central door lock
Climate3 std · 0 opt
- 2nd row air vents
- Dual-zone full automatic temperature control (FATC) Air conditioning
- Automatic defog system
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- Heated front seats
- Rear 60:40 folding with recline
- 2-position Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support
- 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat
- SynTex premium artificial leather seating
- Rear center armrest with cup holders
Interior20 std · 0 opt
- 12.2-inch LCD supervision cluster with integrated 4.2-inch TFT
- 12.3-inch TFT supervision cluster (panoramic curved type)
- Artificial leather padded front center armrest with storage box and cupholders
- Authentic stitch crashpad
- Door pocket bottle holder
- Extendable sunvisor
- Hydrographic wood center fascia
- LED room lamp
- Leather wrapped steering wheel
- PVC Upper front and rear door trim
- PVC center door trim
- Plastic scuff plate
- Satin matte inside door handle
- Soft-touch crashpad
- Day and night rear-view mirror
- Illuminated sunvisor mirrors
- Front passenger seatback pockets
- LED luggage lamp
- LED map lamp
- Rubber Pedals
Exterior22 std · 1 opt
- Panoramic sunroof with power shade optional
- LED projection headlights
- 19-inch Alloy wheels
- Acoustic Laminated Windshield
- Body-color outside door handle
- Electric adjustable outside rear-view mirrors
- Gloss black outside rear-view mirrors
- Heated nozzle windshield wipers
- Heated outside mirrors
- Heated windshield
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED fog lamps
- LED rear combination lights
- LED rear taillights
- Matte black over fender trim
- Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
- Privacy rear windows and heated tailgate glass
- Rear deck lid spoiler
- Solar windshield
- Auto light control
- Gloss black window DLO surround
- LED high mounted stop lamp
- Temporary Compact Spare Tire
Powertrain2 std · 0 opt
- All Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Transmission gear selector - Rotary Dial (Shift-by-wire)
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Dual-level cargo floor
- Luggage net hook
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Sportage. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the HEV SX-Prestige
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2023 Kia Sportage HEV SX-Prestige?
The manufacturer lists $36,390 for the 2023 Kia Sportage HEV SX-Prestige. That is $10,100 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2023 Kia Sportage HEV SX-Prestige add over the LX?
Against the LX, 46 features become standard that the LX does not and 22 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.