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2023 Kia Sportage

LX AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $28,090Compare this trim against anything →

What the LX adds over the LX (+$1,800)

Spec	LX	LX
Curb weight (maximum)	3664 lbs	3834 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3373 lbs	3543 lbs
Ground clearance	7.1 in	8.3 in
Gross vehicle weight rating	4674 lbs	4850 lbs
MPG (city)	25 mpg	23 mpg
MPG (combined)	28 mpg	25 mpg
MPG (highway)	32 mpg	28 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$26,290	$28,090
Overall height	65.6 in	66.3 in

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Parking brake type

epb

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	69.3 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	36.6 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	8.3 in
Overall height	66.3 in
Overall length	183.5 in
Overall width	73.4 in
Wheelbase	108.5 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	naturally aspirated
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	2497 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine
Valve configuration	DOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower	187 hp
Torque	178 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	23 mpg
MPG (combined)	25 mpg
MPG (highway)	28 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	87
Fuel tank capacity	14.3 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	39.6 in
Second-row headroom	39.4 in

Legroom

Front legroom	41.4 in
Second-row legroom	41.3 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$28,090

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

235/65R17

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.648:1
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	automatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	3834 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3543 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	4850 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	17 in
Wheel material	forged alloy
Wheel width	7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety24 std · 1 opt

Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) car / pedestrian / cyclist detection
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Blind View Monitor (BVM) optional
Dual front advanced airbags
Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
Full-length side curtain airbags
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Rear view camera
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Adjustable headrest with integrated coat hanger
Cruise control
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

Infotainment6 std · 0 opt

6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
8-inch touchscreen audio display with AM/FM, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, HD radio and Voice Recognition (DA2.0)
Bluetooth phone and streaming audio
Front USB c-type charging (x1)
Paddle shifters
Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Convenience5 std · 1 opt

Height adjustable Smart power liftgate optional
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

Climate2 std · 0 opt

2nd row air vents
Dual-zone full automatic temperature control (FATC) Air conditioning

Seating7 std · 2 opt

Rear 60:40 folding with recline
SynTex artificial leather seating
Heated front seats optional
6-way manual adjustable driver's seat
10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support
4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat
Cloth seating
8-way power adjustable passenger's seat optional
Rear center armrest with cup holders

Interior14 std · 1 opt

Heated steering wheel
Artificial leather padded front center armrest with storage box and cupholders
Authentic stitch crashpad
Door pocket bottle holder
Extendable sunvisor
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Metal paint inside door handle
PVC Upper front and rear door trim
PVC center door trim
Plastic scuff plate
Soft-touch crashpad
Day and night rear-view mirror
Illuminated sunvisor mirrors optional
Front passenger seatback pockets
Rubber Pedals

Exterior9 std · 4 opt

Panoramic sunroof with power shade
LED projection headlights optional
Acoustic Laminated Windshield
Body-color outside door handle
Electric adjustable outside rear-view mirrors
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Rear deck lid spoiler
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
Heated outside mirrors optional
LED rear combination lights optional
Auto light control
LED high mounted stop lamp
Temporary Compact Spare Tire optional

Powertrain3 std · 0 opt

Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Drive mode select Normal, Sport, Smart, Snow modes tuned for All-Terrain Tires
Transmission gear selector - Rotary Dial (Shift-by-wire)

Cargo2 std · 0 opt

Dual-level cargo floor
Luggage net hook

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

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 LX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2023 Kia Sportage LX?

The manufacturer lists $28,090 for the 2023 Kia Sportage LX. That is $1,800 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 LX add over the LX?

Against the LX, 9 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.