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2026 Kia Sportage LX

AWD · Gas · MSRP $30,590

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

Spec	LX	LX
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	66.1 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: All Wheel Drive (AWD), Terrain Mode (AWD Only): Snow / Mud / Sand

Specifications

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
Cargo volume behind 3rd row	—
Total interior volume	—

Connected Services

Connected services brand	—
Connected services trial (premium tier)	—
Connected services trial (standard tier)	—

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	8.3 in
Overall height	66.1 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
Third-row headroom	—

Legroom

Front legroom	41.4 in
Second-row legroom	41.3 in
Third-row legroom	—

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

—

Shoulder Room

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

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

235/65R17

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
Payload capacity	—

Wheels

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

Standard & optional equipment

Convenience (4 standard, 0 optional)

12V Power outlets (x2) standard
Driver and Passenger's central door lock standard
Power windows with auto up/down and safety standard
Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm standard

Exterior (9 standard, 3 optional)

Acoustic Front Windshield standard
Auto light control (ALC) standard
Heated outside mirrors optional
Hidden single muffler standard
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) standard
LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoiler standard
LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams standard
LED rear combination lamps standard
Outside mirror turn signal indicators optional
Privacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate Glass standard
Temporary spare wheel tire optional
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) - inflator based standard

Infotainment (2 standard, 0 optional)

12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation and ccNC, Wireless Apple CarPlay TM, Android Auto TM, Sirus XM and Bluetooth standard
Automatic Collision Notification s
Connected roadside assistance s
Find My Vehicle / Last-mile location s
Remote door lock/unlock via smartphone app s
Remote engine start via smartphone app s
SOS Emergency Call button s
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls standard
Stolen Vehicle Recovery s

Interior (4 standard, 0 optional)

Day/night interior rear-view mirror standard
Front seatback pockets standard
Interior door handles - metal paint standard
Leather-wrapped steering wheel standard

Powertrain (3 standard, 0 optional)

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

Safety (23 standard, 2 optional)

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

Seating (3 standard, 3 optional)

2-way driver lumbar support optional
6-way Manual Driver Seat standard
6-way Manual Passenger Seat standard
8-way power adjustable driver's seat optional
Cloth seating trim standard
Heated front seats optional

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Sportage. Values are as published; confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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