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2025 Kia Sportage

LX AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $29,190Compare this trim against anything →

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

SpecLXLX
Curb weight (maximum)3661 lbs3809 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3396 lbs3566 lbs
Ground clearance7.1 in8.3 in
Gross vehicle weight rating4674 lbs4850 lbs
MPG (city)25 mpg23 mpg
MPG (combined)28 mpg25 mpg
MPG (highway)32 mpg27 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$27,390$29,190
Overall height65.4 in66.1 in

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 clearance8.3 in
Overall height66.1 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)23 mpg
MPG (combined)25 mpg
MPG (highway)27 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)$29,190

Shoulder Room

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

Steering

Steering typeColumn Type - Motor Driver 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)3809 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3566 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating4850 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter17 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety35 std · 0 opt

  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) car / pedestrian / cyclist detection
  • Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC with S&G)
  • Blind View Monitor (BVM)
  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) car / pedestrian / cyclist detection and junction turning
  • Lane Following Assist (LFA)
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance-Assist (RCCA)

Infotainment8 std · 0 opt

  • 12.3-inch touchscreen Navigation with AM/FM, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, HD Radio and Voice Recognition (VR) (AVN 5.0 wide)
  • 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
  • 8-inch touchscreen audio display with AM/FM, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, HD radio and Voice Recognition (VR) (DA2.0)
  • Bluetooth phone and streaming audio
  • Front USB c-type charging (x1)
  • Paddle shifters

Convenience8 std · 0 opt

  • Smart Key with Push Button Start and Smart Welcome
  • Cruise control
  • Power outlets (12V) (1 front, 1 cargo)
  • Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-down
  • Power windows with one-touch auto up/down (front windows)
  • Powered front and rear windows

Climate2 std · 0 opt

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

Seating11 std · 0 opt

  • Heated front seats
  • SynTex artificial leather seating
  • Ventilated front seats
  • 2-position Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat
  • 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat
  • 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support

Interior20 std · 3 opt

  • Alloy pedals
  • Door pocket bottle holder
  • Extendable sunvisor
  • Hydrographic wood center fascia
  • Leather wrapped steering wheel
  • Metal paint center fascia

Exterior25 std · 2 opt

  • Panoramic sunroof with power shade optional
  • LED projection headlights
  • 17-inch Alloy wheels
  • Acoustic Laminated Windshield
  • Black radiator grille with silver trim
  • Body-color outside mirrors

Powertrain6 std · 1 opt

  • Active All Wheel Drive (AWD)
  • 1.6L Turbo Hybrid Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine
  • 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Drive mode select (DMS) with Eco, Smart and Sport modes
  • Drive mode select Normal, Sport, Smart, Snow modes tuned for All-Terrain Tires
  • Transmission gear selector - Rotary Dial (Shift-by-wire)

Chassis4 std · 0 opt

  • Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
  • McPherson strut front suspension
  • Multi-link rear suspension
  • Shock Absorber Type: Gas

Cargo2 std · 0 opt

  • Dual-level cargo floor
  • Luggage net hook / Luggage net hook

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

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 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 2025 Kia Sportage LX?

The manufacturer lists $29,190 for the 2025 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 2025 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.