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2026 Kia Sportage

LX FWD

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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

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	7.1 in
Overall height	65.4 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	25 mpg
EPA Combined MPG	28 mpg
EPA Highway MPG	33 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

235/65R17

Transmission

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

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	3697 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3434 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	4740 lbs

Wheels

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

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety23 std · 2 opt

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

Infotainment2 std · 0 opt

12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation and ccNC, Wireless Apple CarPlay TM, Android Auto TM, Sirus XM and Bluetooth
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls

Convenience4 std · 0 opt

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

Seating3 std · 3 opt

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

Interior4 std · 0 opt

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

Exterior9 std · 3 opt

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

Powertrain2 std · 0 opt

Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My Drive

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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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Common questions about the LX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Kia Sportage LX?

The manufacturer lists $28,790 for the 2026 Kia Sportage LX. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.