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2023 Kia Sportage

LX FWD

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Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Parking brake typeepb

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row69.3 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row36.6 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance7.1 in
Overall height65.6 in
Overall length183.5 in
Overall width73.4 in
Wheelbase108.5 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2497 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine
Valve configurationDOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower187 hp
Torque178 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)25 mpg
MPG (combined)28 mpg
MPG (highway)32 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity14.3 gal

Headroom

Front headroom39.6 in
Second-row headroom39.4 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.4 in
Second-row legroom41.3 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$26,290

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room57.5 in
Second-row shoulder room55.6 in

Steering

Steering typeColumn Type - Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)19.3 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMcPherson strut
Rear suspension typeMulti-Link

Tires

Tire size235/65R17

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.648:1
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3664 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3373 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating4674 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter17 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width7 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

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

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

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)

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

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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 LX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2023 Kia Sportage LX?

The manufacturer lists $26,290 for the 2023 Kia Sportage LX. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.