Comfort: The Kia Sportage has been thoroughly designed with maximized comfort and adjustable features throughout. The driver's seat comes equipped with a memory system, while both the driver and passenger seats are power-adjustable, heated, and ventilated. The steering wheel has the capability to heat for those cooler winter months. The rear seats can 60/40 split-fold and recline creating customized comfort. There are armrests and cupholders throughout, in addition to driver and passenger seat back pockets creating multiple storage locations to declutter those longer road trips.
Technology: The Kia Sportage features a 12.3-inch touch screen with navigation, Kia Connect, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth Wireless technology, and a powerful 8-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system. When reversing the rear-view monitor will assist with a backup view, all the doors power lock, plus powered window and one-touch auto up and down maximize technology and comfort all at once!
Safety Technology: Between the Kia Drive Wise Driver Assist Technology and Safety Technology, the Kia Sportage is one of the safest vehicles on the market. Fully equipped with dual front advanced airbags, front side airbags, rear side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, and driver’s knee airbags making this vehicle extremely secure. The list of control and assist systems includes:
- Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- High Line Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist & Junction Turning Detection
- Forward Collision Warning
- Blind-Spot Collison Warning
- Rear Cross-traffic Collison Avoidance Assist
- Land Following Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Highway Driving Assist
Year Make Model: 2024 Kia Sportage
Vehicle Type: Crossover SUV
Engine: 2.5L 4-cylinder Engine w/ 187 hp & 178 lb.-ft. of torque
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and All Wheel Drive (AWD)
MPG: FWD: 25 City/ 32 Highway/ 28 Combined
AWD: 23 City/ 28 Highway/ 25 Combined
Powertrain
Transmission: The Kia Sportage is built with a 2.5L, 4-cylinder engine that gets 187 horsepower. With the 8-speed transmission and either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, plus available in active all-wheel drive with center locking differentials, this vehicle can handle whatever the challenge may be.
Handling
Steering: The Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system built into the Sorento Hybrid multiplies the steering force by using an electronic motor. The input of force used to steer the vehicle is proportionate to the speed at which the vehicle is driving.
Driving modes: The Kia Sportage offers up to 4 different drive mode functions. There is one additional mode available on the AWD trims, which is the Snow mode. These modes and functions include:
- Normal – Provides soft and comfortable driving.
- Smart – Automatically changes modes to optimize driving.
- Sport – Provides sporty and firm riding.
- Snow – Increases traction control and grip from power distribution.
Exterior: The Kia Sportage has a sporty, reliable, and slick-designed exterior making it a highly desired Kia. The silver accent trims on the front and rear skid plates, window surround, and front grille pair well with the matte black wheel arch molding. The door handles, power-adjustable side view mirrors, and rear spoiler all match the body color ensuring the exterior design is all-encompassing.
Trim Information: With 7 different trim levels, the Kia Sportage can be a showstopper in the city or fit the rugged lifestyle in the mountains. The LX, EX, SX, and SX Prestige trims are all inclusive of the standard trim features, although the ladder half of this list includes more premium features. The following trims have been built with 1.5 inches more ground clearance creating a more reliable off-road vehicle; X-Line, X-Pro, and X-Pro Prestige. No matter which trim is calling your name, you will be extremely satisfied.
Interior: The Kia Sportage features an appropriately sized 8-inch to 12.3-inch touchscreen display with navigation, Kia Connect, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth Wireless technology, and a wireless phone charger. With up to an 8-speaker Harmon Hardon premium sound system, adjustable front and rear seats, plus heated and ventilated seats, the interior doesn’t get much more comfortable.
Summary: The 2024 Kia Sportage offers a variety of trim levels ensuring anyone can invest in this crossover SUV no matter what the baseline budget looks like. Whether you want to stick around the city or go adventuring in the mountains, there is a trim option available for whatever suits your needs. Between the interior comfort, top-of-the-line technology, Kia Drive Wise Driver Assist Technology, and safety features, this vehicle checks all the boxes without a second guess. If you are still looking for a vehicle that has a larger exterior build, check out the Kia Carnival MVP, or for something a bit smaller check out the Kia Sportage. Both these options offer the standard Kia technology and features that will still certainly suit all your needs.