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2026 Kia Sportage

SX Prestige FWD

GasFWDMSRP $36,390

What the SX Prestige adds over the LX (+$7,600)

Spec	LX	SX Prestige
Front headroom	39.6 in	37.8 in
Second-row headroom	39.4 in	38 in
Overall height	65.4 in	65.6 in
Tire size	235/65R17	235/55R19
Wheel diameter	17 in	19 in
Wheel width	7 in	7.5 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 12.3" color touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, 2-way driver lumbar support, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Digital Key 2 UWB (Ultra-wideband), Gloss black Upper DLO & Beltline, Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5), Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position, Interior door handles - satin chrome, LED 2nd row lamp, LED cargo lamp, LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors, LED overhead console lamp, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C, Outside mirror turn signal indicators, Parking Collision Avoidance-Reverse (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning - Side (PDW-S), Power tilt-slide sunroof, Power windows with auto up/down on all four windows, Power-folding outside mirrors, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality, Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield, Surround View Monitor (SVM), Temporary spare wheel tire, Ventilated front seats, 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	7.1 in
Overall height	65.6 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	37.8 in
Second-row headroom	38 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

235/55R19

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	19 in
Wheel material	forged alloy
Wheel width	7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Convenience 6 standard · 0 optional

12V Power outlets (x2)Digital Key 2 UWB (Ultra-wideband)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 15 standard · 0 optional

Acoustic Front WindshieldAuto light control (ALC)Gloss black Upper DLO & BeltlineHeated 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 sunroofPower-folding outside mirrorsPrivacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate GlassSolar Front Door Windows and WindshieldTemporary spare wheel tire

Infotainment 3 standard · 0 optional

12.3" color touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM, 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 9 standard · 0 optional

Day/night interior rear-view mirrorFront seatback pocketsHeated steering wheelInterior door handles - satin chromeLED 2nd row lampLED cargo lampLED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity MirrorsLED overhead console lampLeather-wrapped steering wheel

Powertrain 2 standard · 0 optional

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

Safety 32 standard · 0 optional

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)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)Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5)Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)ImmobilizerLane Departure Warning (LDW)Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA2)Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-CParking Collision Avoidance-Reverse (PCA-R)Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F)Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)Parking Distance Warning - Side (PDW-S)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)Surround View Monitor (SVM)Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-lineTrailer Stability Assist (TSA)

Seating 6 standard · 0 optional

2-way driver lumbar support8-way power adjustable driver's seat8-way power adjustable passenger seatHeated front seatsIntegrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror positionVentilated 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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