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2027 Kia Sportage

EX FWD

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

Spec	LX	EX
Front headroom	39.6 in	37.8 in
Second-row headroom	39.4 in	38 in
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$28,990	$30,790
Overall height	65.4 in	65.6 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: 1.6L Turbo Hybrid Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine, 12.3-inch LCD with integrated 4.2-inch TFT cluster, 19-inch Alloy wheels, Adjustable headrest with integrated coat hanger, Blind Spot-Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA), Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion (FCA-JT) with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Junction Turning, Gloss black front and rear bumper garnish, Gloss black over fender trim, Gloss black radiator grille with silver trim, Gloss black side sill trim, Matte black front and rear bumper garnish, Rear USB c-type chargers (x2 ports seat back), Room lamp / LED room lamp, Temporary Compact Spare Tire

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	69.3 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	36.6 cu-ft

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	twin turbo
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	2497 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine
Valve configuration	DOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower	187 hp
Torque	178 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	25 mpg
MPG (combined)	28 mpg
MPG (highway)	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

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$30,790

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
Rear suspension type	Multi-Link

Tires

Tire size

235/60R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.6
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	automatic

Weights

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

Wheels

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

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety32 std · 2 opt

Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion+ with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Direct Oncoming Detection and Avoidance
Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC with S&G)
Highway Driving Assist (HDA2) optional
Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion (FCA-JT) with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Junction Turning
Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
Dual front advanced airbags
Front seat-mounted side air bags
Full-length side curtain airbags
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
Navigation based Smart Cruise Control Curve (NSCC-C) optional
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (PDW-F/R)
Rear seat-mounted side airbags
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Adjustable headrest with integrated coat hanger
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Blind Spot-Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)
Blind Spot-Collision Warning (BCW)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Height adjustable up/down headrests
Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors
High-Beam Assist (HBA)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Impact sensing auto door unlock
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Speed sensing auto door locks
Immobilizer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line

Infotainment7 std · 0 opt

12.3-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, SAT, HD Radio, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto (ccNC Lite)
Bluetooth phone and streaming audio hands-free
Front USB c-type charging and connection (x1)
Paddle shifters
Rear USB c-type chargers (x2 ports rear console)
Rear USB c-type chargers (x2 ports seat back)
Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Convenience6 std · 0 opt

Smart Key with Push Button Start with burglar alarm and panic function
12V power outlet (console x1, cargo x1)
Power window with one-touch auto up/down (driver window)
Powered front and rear windows
Driver and Passenger's central door lock
Power windows with front one-touch auto up/down and safety

Climate3 std · 0 opt

2nd row air vents
Dual-zone full automatic temperature control (FATC)
Automatic defog system

Seating7 std · 0 opt

Heated front seats
10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support
4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat
Cloth seating
Front passenger seatback pockets
Rear 60:40 folding with recline
Rear center padded armrest with cup holders

Interior12 std · 0 opt

12.3-inch LCD with integrated 4.2-inch TFT cluster
Day and night rear-view mirror
Door pocket bottle holder
Extendable sunvisor
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Metal paint inside door handle
Padded front center armrest with storage box and cupholders
Room lamp / LED room lamp
Soft-touch crashpad
Tilt and telescopic steering column
Illuminated sunvisor mirrors
Front passenger seatback pockets

Exterior27 std · 1 opt

Panoramic sunroof with power shade optional
Power folding outside mirrors
19-inch Alloy wheels
Acoustic Laminated Windshield
Front variable intermittent windshield wipers
Gloss black front and rear bumper garnish
Gloss black over fender trim
Gloss black radiator grille with silver trim
Gloss black side sill trim
Gloss black window DLO surround
Heated outside mirrors
Heated tailgate glass
Hidden rear tailgate glass wiper
LED Low Projection and High MFR Beam Low and High Beam, Cube type
LED daytime running lights (DRL) Amber Type
LED rear combination lights
Matte black front and rear bumper garnish
Matte black over fender trim
Matte black side sill trim
Power adjustable outside mirrors
Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
Privacy rear windows (PHEV: Privacy rear windows)
Rear spoiler
Silver finish window DLO surround
Auto light control
Privacy glass (tailgate and rear windows)
LED high mounted stop lamp
Temporary Compact Spare Tire

Powertrain7 std · 0 opt

All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Terrain mode, Snow, Mud, Sand modes (AWD only)
1.6L Turbo Hybrid Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine
6-Speed Automatic Transmission
Eco, Sport and MyDrive
Electric Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Transmission gear selector - Rotary Dial (Shift-by-wire)

Chassis3 std · 0 opt

McPherson strut front suspension
Multi-link rear suspension
Shock Absorber Type: Gas

Cargo2 std · 0 opt

Dual-level cargo floor
Luggage net hook

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

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2027 Sportage. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the EX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2027 Kia Sportage EX?

The manufacturer lists $30,790 for the 2027 Kia Sportage EX. 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 2027 Kia Sportage EX add over the LX?

Against the LX, 14 features become standard that the LX does not and 7 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.