SX FWD
What the SX adds over the LX (+$5,600)
| Spec | LX | SX |
|---|---|---|
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | 37.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.4 in | 38 in |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $28,990 | $34,590 |
| 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: 19-inch Alloy wheels, 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine, 8-Speed Automatic Transmission, 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Adjustable headrest with integrated coat hanger, Blind Spot-Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA), Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS), Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion (FCA-JT) with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Junction Turning, Full-length front side curtain airbags, Gloss black front and rear bumper garnish, Gloss black over fender trim, Gloss black radiator grille with silver trim, Gloss black side sill trim, Heated rear seats, Heated steering wheel, Inside door scuff plate, Leather-wrapped gearshift knob, PVC upper door trim (front/rear), Parking Distance Warning - Front, Side and Rear (PDW-F/S/R), Printed center fascia, Rear 60:40 split with fold and drive fold flat, and recline, Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) - Warning only, Rear USB c-type chargers (x2 ports seat back), Rear view camera, Remote keyless entry with alarm and panic function, Satin Matte inside door handle, Single hidden exhaust, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Smart Key with Push Button Start and Smart Welcome, Solar windshield, Surround View Monitor (SVM), Surround View Monitor (SVM) with 3D View, SynTex artificial leather seating, Temporary Compact Spare Tire, Tinted windshield and front windows, Unique design center fascia, Ventilated front seats, Ventilated front seats
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| 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) | $34,590 |
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 kitSafety44 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion+ with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Direct Oncoming Detection and Avoidance
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA2)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC with S&G)
- Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM)
- 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)
- Surround View Monitor (SVM)
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Front seat-mounted side air bags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Navigation based Smart Cruise Control Curve (NSCC-C)
- Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse (PCA-R)
- Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
- Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (PDW-F/R)
- Parking Distance Warning - Front, Side and Rear (PDW-F/S/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)
- Full-length front side curtain airbags
- Height adjustable up/down headrests
- Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors
- High-Beam Assist (HBA)
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Impact sensing auto door unlock
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) - Warning only
- Rear view camera
- Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
- Speed sensing auto door locks
- Surround View Monitor (SVM) with 3D View
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line
Infotainment11 std · 0 opt
- 12.3-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, SAT, HD Radio, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto (ccNC Lite)
- 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation with Satellite Radio, Kia Connect, HD Radio, Voice Recognition, Wi-Fi, Map OTA, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (ccNC Navigation)
- Bluetooth phone and streaming audio hands-free
- Center speaker (front x1)
- Front USB c-type charging and connection (x1)
- Harman Kardon Premium Audio system
- Rear USB c-type chargers (x2 ports seat back)
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Subwoofer speaker (front x1)
- Wireless phone charging pad with integrated cooling fan
Convenience9 std · 0 opt
- Height adjustable Smart power liftgate
- Digital Key 2.0 Premium
- Smart Key with Push Button Start with burglar alarm and panic function
- 12V power outlet (console x1, cargo x1)
- Powered front and rear windows
- Remote keyless entry with alarm and panic function
- Smart Key with Push Button Start and Smart Welcome
- 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
Seating11 std · 1 opt
- Heated front seats
- SynTex premium artificial leather seating optional
- 2-position Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirrors
- Heated rear seats
- Ventilated front seats
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support
- 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat
- 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat
- Front passenger seatback pockets
- Rear 60:40 split with fold and drive fold flat, and recline
- SynTex artificial leather seating
- Rear center padded armrest with cup holders
Interior19 std · 0 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Day and night rear-view mirror
- Door pocket bottle holder
- Extendable sunvisor
- Inside door scuff plate
- Leather wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped gearshift knob
- Metal paint inside door handle
- PVC upper door trim (front/rear)
- Padded front center armrest with storage box and cupholders
- Printed center fascia
- Satin Matte inside door handle
- Soft-touch crashpad
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Unique design center fascia
- Illuminated sunvisor mirrors
- Front passenger seatback pockets
- LED luggage lamp
- LED map lamp
Exterior28 std · 0 opt
- Panoramic sunroof with power shade
- Power folding outside mirrors
- 18-inch Alloy wheels
- 19-inch Alloy wheels
- Acoustic Laminated Windshield
- Body-color outside mirrors
- 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
- Power adjustable outside mirrors
- Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
- Rear spoiler
- Single hidden exhaust
- Solar windshield
- Tinted windshield and front windows
- Auto light control
- Privacy glass (tailgate and rear windows)
- LED high mounted stop lamp
- Temporary Compact Spare Tire
Powertrain6 std · 0 opt
- All Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
- 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine
- 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
- Eco, Sport and MyDrive
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
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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 SX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2027 Kia Sportage SX?
The manufacturer lists $34,590 for the 2027 Kia Sportage SX. That is $5,600 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 SX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 38 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.