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2026 Kia Sportage

EX AWD

GasAWDMSRP $32,390

What the EX adds over the LX (+$3,600)

Spec	LX	EX
Curb weight (maximum)	3697 lbs	3827 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3434 lbs	3603 lbs
Ground clearance	7.1 in	8.3 in
Gross vehicle weight rating	4740 lbs	4872 lbs
EPA City MPG	25 mpg	24 mpg
EPA Combined MPG	28 mpg	26 mpg
EPA Highway MPG	33 mpg	30 mpg
Overall height	65.4 in	66.3 in
Tire size	235/65R17	235/60R18
Wheel diameter	17 in	18 in
Wheel width	7 in	7.5 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 2-way driver lumbar support, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Full SynTex (Synthetic Leather) seating trim, Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors, Outside mirror turn signal indicators, Power windows with auto up/down on all four windows, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality, Temporary spare wheel tire, Terrain Mode (AWD Only): Snow / Mud / Sand, Wireless device charging 15W (Qi)

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	320 mm
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake diameter	300 mm
Rear brake type	solid disc
Parking brake type	epb

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	74.1 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	39.6 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand

Kia Connect

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	8.3 in
Overall height	66.3 in
Overall length	184.4 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 Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors
Valve configuration	DOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower	187 hp
Torque	178 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

EPA City MPG	24 mpg
EPA Combined MPG	26 mpg
EPA Highway MPG	30 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

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	57.5 in
Second-row shoulder room	55.6 in

Steering

Steering type	Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering (MDPS)
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	19.3 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	McPherson Strut, Stabilizer and High-Performance Dampers
Rear suspension type	Multi-link Independent, Self-Leveling, Stabilizer Bar

Tires

Tire size

235/60R18

Transmission

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

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	3827 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3603 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	4872 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	18 in
Wheel material	forged alloy
Wheel width	7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Convenience 5 standard · 0 optional

12V Power outlets (x2)Driver and Passenger's central door lockPower windows with auto up/down on all four windowsPush-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarmSmart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality

Exterior 11 standard · 1 optional

Acoustic Front WindshieldAuto light control (ALC)Heated outside mirrorsHidden single mufflerLED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoilerLED Projector-style headlights with high and low beamsLED rear combination lampsOutside mirror turn signal indicatorsPower tilt-slide sunroofPrivacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate GlassTemporary spare wheel tire

Infotainment 3 standard · 0 optional

12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation and ccNC, Wireless Apple CarPlay TM, Android Auto TM, Sirus XM and BluetoothAutomatic Collision NotificationConnected roadside assistanceFind My Vehicle / Last-mile locationRemote door lock/unlock via smartphone appRemote engine start via smartphone appSOS Emergency Call buttonSteering wheel-mounted audio controlsStolen Vehicle RecoveryWireless device charging 15W (Qi)

Interior 5 standard · 3 optional

Day/night interior rear-view mirrorFront seatback pocketsInterior door handles - metal paintLED 2nd row lampLED cargo lampLED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity MirrorsLED overhead console lampLeather-wrapped steering wheel

Powertrain 3 standard · 0 optional

All Wheel Drive (AWD)Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My DriveTerrain Mode (AWD Only): Snow / Mud / Sand

Safety 26 standard · 0 optional

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)Downhill Brake Control (DBC)Driver Attention Warning (DAW)Dual front advanced airbagsDual front seat-mounted side airbagsElectronic Stability Control (ESC)Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT)Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA)Full-length side curtain airbagsHigh Beam Assist (HBA)Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)ImmobilizerLane Departure Warning (LDW)Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA2)Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F)Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA)Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system)Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-DynamicRear side (2nd row) airbagsSafe Exit Assist (SEA)Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G)Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-lineTrailer Stability Assist (TSA)

Seating 5 standard · 0 optional

2-way driver lumbar support6-way Manual Passenger Seat8-way power adjustable driver's seatFull SynTex (Synthetic Leather) seating trimHeated front seats

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Sportage. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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