✦All-new 2026 Sportage · 6 trims

Kia Sportage
Trim Cheat Sheet

Six trims. One reference. Skim the quick-glance chart, dig into each trim's personality, or expand the full spec sheet — your call.

Quick GlanceFull Spec Sheet

QUICK GLANCE

Pick a personality

Tier 1Spotlight

LX

The Essential

Smart 187-hp 2.5L starting point with the 12.3-in touchscreen and Kia's full Drive Wise safety suite.

Tier 2

EX

The Comfort

10-way power driver, heated front seats, smart power liftgate, and wireless charging — the everyday upgrade.

Tier 3

X-Line

The Adventurer

AWD standard with Terrain Mode, high-utility roof rails, gloss-black trim, and 19-in exclusive wheels.

Tier 4

SX

The Stylish

Panoramic sunroof, Harman Kardon, navigation, 12.3-in digital cluster, and Highway Driving Assist.

Tier 5

SX Prestige

The Premium

Ventilated seats, heated steering, Surround View, Blind-Spot View Monitor, and LED cube headlights.

Tier 6

X-Pro Prestige

The Trail Master

All-terrain 17-in wheels, heated windshield, AWD + Terrain Mode, plus every Prestige luxury.

SPOTLIGHTThe Essential

LX

Smart 187-hp 2.5L starting point with the 12.3-in touchscreen and Kia's full Drive Wise safety suite.

Heated Front Seats
Optional
Seat Material
Cloth
Ventilated Seats
No
Wireless Charging
No
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Harman Kardon Audio
No
Surround View Monitor
No
Heated Steering Wheel
No
Highway Driving Assist
No
AWD
Optional
Wheels
17"
Tow w/ brakes
2,500 lb

Side by side

The headline comparison

LX
The Essential
Heated Front Seats
Optional
Seat Material
Cloth
Ventilated Seats
No
Wireless Charging
No
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Harman Kardon Audio
No
Surround View Monitor
No
Heated Steering Wheel
No
Highway Driving Assist
No
AWD
Optional
Wheels
17"
Tow w/ brakes
2,500 lb
EX
The Comfort
Heated Front Seats
Yes
Seat Material
SynTex
Ventilated Seats
No
Wireless Charging
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Harman Kardon Audio
No
Surround View Monitor
No
Heated Steering Wheel
No
Highway Driving Assist
No
AWD
Optional
Wheels
18"
Tow w/ brakes
2,500 lb
X-Line
The Adventurer
Heated Front Seats
Yes
Seat Material
X-Line SynTex
Ventilated Seats
No
Wireless Charging
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Harman Kardon Audio
Optional
Surround View Monitor
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
No
Highway Driving Assist
Optional
AWD
Standard
Wheels
19" X-Line
Tow w/ brakes
2,500 lb
SX
The Stylish
Heated Front Seats
Yes
Seat Material
SynTex
Ventilated Seats
No
Wireless Charging
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Harman Kardon Audio
Yes
Surround View Monitor
No
Heated Steering Wheel
No
Highway Driving Assist
Yes
AWD
FWD only
Wheels
18"
Tow w/ brakes
2,500 lb
SX Prestige
The Premium
Heated Front Seats
Yes
Seat Material
Premium SynTex
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Harman Kardon Audio
Yes
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Heated Steering Wheel
Yes
Highway Driving Assist
Yes
AWD
Optional
Wheels
19"
Tow w/ brakes
2,500 lb
X-Pro Prestige
The Trail Master
Heated Front Seats
Yes
Seat Material
X-Pro SynTex
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Harman Kardon Audio
Yes
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Heated Steering Wheel
Yes
Highway Driving Assist
Yes
AWD
Standard
Wheels
17" A/T
Tow w/ brakes
2,500 lb

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Engine & Performance
LX
The Essential
Engine
2.5L I-4 DOHC
Displacement
2,497 cc
Horsepower
187 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio
13.0:1
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Fuel delivery
GDI + MPI
Drivetrain
FWD (AWD opt)
Terrain Mode (AWD)
Optional
Drive Modes
Standard
Steering
Column-mounted MDPS
Suspension (F/R)
MacPherson / Multi-link
EX
The Comfort
Engine
2.5L I-4 DOHC
Displacement
2,497 cc
Horsepower
187 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio
13.0:1
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Fuel delivery
GDI + MPI
Drivetrain
FWD (AWD opt)
Terrain Mode (AWD)
Optional
Drive Modes
Standard
Steering
Column-mounted MDPS
Suspension (F/R)
MacPherson / Multi-link
X-Line
The Adventurer
Engine
2.5L I-4 DOHC
Displacement
2,497 cc
Horsepower
187 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio
13.0:1
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Fuel delivery
GDI + MPI
Drivetrain
AWD
Terrain Mode (AWD)
Standard
Drive Modes
Standard
Steering
Column-mounted MDPS
Suspension (F/R)
MacPherson / Multi-link
SX
The Stylish
Engine
2.5L I-4 DOHC
Displacement
2,497 cc
Horsepower
187 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio
13.0:1
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Fuel delivery
GDI + MPI
Drivetrain
FWD
Terrain Mode (AWD)
—
Drive Modes
Standard
Steering
Column-mounted MDPS
Suspension (F/R)
MacPherson / Multi-link
SX Prestige
The Premium
Engine
2.5L I-4 DOHC
Displacement
2,497 cc
Horsepower
187 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio
13.0:1
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Fuel delivery
GDI + MPI
Drivetrain
FWD (AWD opt)
Terrain Mode (AWD)
Optional
Drive Modes
Standard
Steering
Column-mounted MDPS
Suspension (F/R)
MacPherson / Multi-link
X-Pro Prestige
The Trail Master
Engine
2.5L I-4 DOHC
Displacement
2,497 cc
Horsepower
187 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio
13.0:1
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Fuel delivery
GDI + MPI
Drivetrain
AWD
Terrain Mode (AWD)
Standard
Drive Modes
Standard
Steering
Column-mounted MDPS
Suspension (F/R)
MacPherson / Multi-link
Fuel & Towing
LX
The Essential
EPA city/hwy/comb (FWD)
25/33/28
EPA city/hwy/comb (AWD)
24/30/26
Fuel tank (gal)
14.3
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
Tow w/ trailer brakes
2,500 lb
Tow w/o trailer brakes
1,653 lb
EX
The Comfort
EPA city/hwy/comb (FWD)
25/33/28
EPA city/hwy/comb (AWD)
24/30/26
Fuel tank (gal)
14.3
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
Tow w/ trailer brakes
2,500 lb
Tow w/o trailer brakes
1,653 lb
X-Line
The Adventurer
EPA city/hwy/comb (FWD)
—
EPA city/hwy/comb (AWD)
24/30/26
Fuel tank (gal)
14.3
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
Tow w/ trailer brakes
2,500 lb
Tow w/o trailer brakes
1,653 lb
SX
The Stylish
EPA city/hwy/comb (FWD)
25/33/28
EPA city/hwy/comb (AWD)
—
Fuel tank (gal)
14.3
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
Tow w/ trailer brakes
2,500 lb
Tow w/o trailer brakes
1,653 lb
SX Prestige
The Premium
EPA city/hwy/comb (FWD)
25/33/28
EPA city/hwy/comb (AWD)
24/30/26
Fuel tank (gal)
14.3
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
Tow w/ trailer brakes
2,500 lb
Tow w/o trailer brakes
1,653 lb
X-Pro Prestige
The Trail Master
EPA city/hwy/comb (FWD)
—
EPA city/hwy/comb (AWD)
23/26/24
Fuel tank (gal)
14.3
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
Tow w/ trailer brakes
2,500 lb
Tow w/o trailer brakes
1,653 lb
Wheels, Tires & Lighting
LX
The Essential
Wheels
17-in alloy, machined
Tires
235/65 R17
Spare
Mobility kit (compact opt.)
Headlights
LED Projector
LED Fog Lights
No
DRL / Taillights
Amber LED DRL / LED tails
Heated mirrors w/ LED signal
Optional
Power-folding mirrors
No
EX
The Comfort
Wheels
18-in alloy, black/machined
Tires
235/60 R18
Spare
Compact
Headlights
LED Projector
LED Fog Lights
No
DRL / Taillights
Amber LED DRL / LED tails
Heated mirrors w/ LED signal
Standard
Power-folding mirrors
No
X-Line
The Adventurer
Wheels
19-in X-Line gloss black
Tires
235/55 R19
Spare
Compact
Headlights
LED Projector
LED Fog Lights
Optional
DRL / Taillights
Amber LED DRL / LED tails
Heated mirrors w/ LED signal
Standard
Power-folding mirrors
Optional
SX
The Stylish
Wheels
18-in alloy, black/machined
Tires
235/60 R18
Spare
Compact
Headlights
LED Projector
LED Fog Lights
No
DRL / Taillights
Amber LED DRL / LED tails
Heated mirrors w/ LED signal
Standard
Power-folding mirrors
Yes
SX Prestige
The Premium
Wheels
19-in alloy, black/machined
Tires
235/55 R19
Spare
Compact
Headlights
LED Cube Projector
LED Fog Lights
Yes
DRL / Taillights
Amber LED DRL / LED tails
Heated mirrors w/ LED signal
Standard
Power-folding mirrors
Yes
X-Pro Prestige
The Trail Master
Wheels
17-in X-Pro matte black
Tires
235/65 R17 A/T
Spare
Compact
Headlights
LED Cube Projector
LED Fog Lights
Yes
DRL / Taillights
Amber LED DRL / LED tails
Heated mirrors w/ LED signal
Standard
Power-folding mirrors
Yes
Exterior
LX
The Essential
Roof rails
No
Smart Power Liftgate
No
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Privacy glass
Standard
Solar control glass
No
Front grille
Black w/ silver accent
Window surround
Silver
EX
The Comfort
Roof rails
Optional (silver/black)
Smart Power Liftgate
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Privacy glass
Standard
Solar control glass
No
Front grille
Gloss black w/ satin chrome
Window surround
Silver
X-Line
The Adventurer
Roof rails
High-utility gloss black
Smart Power Liftgate
Optional
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Privacy glass
Standard
Solar control glass
No
Front grille
Gloss black w/ black accent
Window surround
Gloss black
SX
The Stylish
Roof rails
Low-profile gloss black
Smart Power Liftgate
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Privacy glass
Standard
Solar control glass
No
Front grille
Gloss black w/ satin chrome
Window surround
Gloss black
SX Prestige
The Premium
Roof rails
Low-profile gloss black
Smart Power Liftgate
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Privacy glass
Standard
Solar control glass
Yes
Front grille
Gloss black w/ satin chrome
Window surround
Gloss black
X-Pro Prestige
The Trail Master
Roof rails
High-utility gloss black
Smart Power Liftgate
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Privacy glass
Standard
Solar control glass
Yes
Front grille
Gloss black w/ black accent
Window surround
Gloss black
Interior & Seating
LX
The Essential
Seating capacity
5
Seat material
Woven Cloth
Driver seat
6-way manual (10-way pwr opt)
Passenger seat
4-way manual
Heated front seats
Optional
Ventilated front seats
No
Heated steering wheel
No
Heated windshield
No
Driver memory seat/mirrors
No
Leather-wrapped steering
Standard
Satin matte door handles
No
Stainless-steel pedals
No
LED interior lighting
No
EX
The Comfort
Seating capacity
5
Seat material
SynTex
Driver seat
10-way power w/ lumbar
Passenger seat
4-way manual
Heated front seats
Yes
Ventilated front seats
No
Heated steering wheel
No
Heated windshield
No
Driver memory seat/mirrors
No
Leather-wrapped steering
Standard
Satin matte door handles
No
Stainless-steel pedals
No
LED interior lighting
Optional
X-Line
The Adventurer
Seating capacity
5
Seat material
X-Line SynTex
Driver seat
10-way power w/ lumbar
Passenger seat
4-way manual
Heated front seats
Yes
Ventilated front seats
No
Heated steering wheel
No
Heated windshield
No
Driver memory seat/mirrors
Optional
Leather-wrapped steering
Standard
Satin matte door handles
No
Stainless-steel pedals
No
LED interior lighting
Optional
SX
The Stylish
Seating capacity
5
Seat material
SynTex
Driver seat
10-way power w/ lumbar
Passenger seat
4-way manual
Heated front seats
Yes
Ventilated front seats
No
Heated steering wheel
No
Heated windshield
No
Driver memory seat/mirrors
Yes
Leather-wrapped steering
Standard
Satin matte door handles
Yes
Stainless-steel pedals
No
LED interior lighting
Yes
SX Prestige
The Premium
Seating capacity
5
Seat material
Premium SynTex
Driver seat
10-way power w/ memory
Passenger seat
8-way power
Heated front seats
Yes
Ventilated front seats
Yes
Heated steering wheel
Yes
Heated windshield
No
Driver memory seat/mirrors
Yes
Leather-wrapped steering
Standard
Satin matte door handles
Yes
Stainless-steel pedals
No
LED interior lighting
Yes
X-Pro Prestige
The Trail Master
Seating capacity
5
Seat material
X-Pro SynTex
Driver seat
10-way power w/ memory
Passenger seat
8-way power
Heated front seats
Yes
Ventilated front seats
Yes
Heated steering wheel
Yes
Heated windshield
Yes
Driver memory seat/mirrors
Yes
Leather-wrapped steering
Standard
Satin matte door handles
Yes
Stainless-steel pedals
Yes
LED interior lighting
Yes
Infotainment & Tech
LX
The Essential
Touchscreen
12.3-in
Gauge cluster
12.3-in + 4.2-in TFT
Onboard navigation
No
Audio
6-speaker
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Standard
Wireless phone charger
No
Kia Connect
Standard
Remote Start
Standard
Over-the-Air Updates
Standard
Rear USB-C charging ports
2 (rear console)
EX
The Comfort
Touchscreen
12.3-in
Gauge cluster
12.3-in + 4.2-in TFT
Onboard navigation
No
Audio
6-speaker
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Standard
Wireless phone charger
Yes
Kia Connect
Standard
Remote Start
Standard
Over-the-Air Updates
Standard
Rear USB-C charging ports
2 (seatback)
X-Line
The Adventurer
Touchscreen
12.3-in (Nav opt)
Gauge cluster
12.3-in + 4.2-in (full digital opt)
Onboard navigation
Optional
Audio
6-spk (Harman Kardon opt)
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Standard
Wireless phone charger
Yes
Kia Connect
Standard
Remote Start
Standard
Over-the-Air Updates
Standard
Rear USB-C charging ports
2 (seatback)
SX
The Stylish
Touchscreen
12.3-in w/ Nav
Gauge cluster
12.3-in digital
Onboard navigation
Yes
Audio
Harman Kardon 8-spk, 400W
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Standard
Wireless phone charger
Yes
Kia Connect
Standard
Remote Start
Standard
Over-the-Air Updates
Standard
Rear USB-C charging ports
2 (seatback)
SX Prestige
The Premium
Touchscreen
12.3-in w/ Nav
Gauge cluster
12.3-in digital
Onboard navigation
Yes
Audio
Harman Kardon 8-spk, 400W
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Standard
Wireless phone charger
Yes
Kia Connect
Standard
Remote Start
Standard
Over-the-Air Updates
Standard
Rear USB-C charging ports
2 (seatback)
X-Pro Prestige
The Trail Master
Touchscreen
12.3-in w/ Nav
Gauge cluster
12.3-in digital
Onboard navigation
Yes
Audio
Harman Kardon 8-spk, 400W
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Standard
Wireless phone charger
Yes
Kia Connect
Standard
Remote Start
Standard
Over-the-Air Updates
Standard
Rear USB-C charging ports
2 (seatback)
Drive Wise & Safety
LX
The Essential
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Standard
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Optional
Blind-Spot View Monitor
No
Surround View Monitor
No
Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance
Optional
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Standard
Highway Driving Assist
No
NSCC w/ Stop & Go - Curve
No
Front/Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Side Parking Sensors
No
Parking Collision-Avoidance (Rev)
No
Safe Exit Warning
Optional
Driver Attention Warning
Standard
EX
The Comfort
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Standard
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Yes
Blind-Spot View Monitor
No
Surround View Monitor
No
Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance
Yes
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Standard
Highway Driving Assist
No
NSCC w/ Stop & Go - Curve
No
Front/Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Side Parking Sensors
No
Parking Collision-Avoidance (Rev)
No
Safe Exit Warning
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Standard
X-Line
The Adventurer
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Standard
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Yes
Blind-Spot View Monitor
Optional
Surround View Monitor
Optional
Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance
Yes
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Standard
Highway Driving Assist
Optional
NSCC w/ Stop & Go - Curve
Optional
Front/Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Side Parking Sensors
Optional
Parking Collision-Avoidance (Rev)
Optional
Safe Exit Warning
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Standard
SX
The Stylish
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Standard
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Yes
Blind-Spot View Monitor
No
Surround View Monitor
No
Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance
Yes
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Standard
Highway Driving Assist
Yes
NSCC w/ Stop & Go - Curve
Yes
Front/Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Side Parking Sensors
No
Parking Collision-Avoidance (Rev)
No
Safe Exit Warning
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Standard
SX Prestige
The Premium
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Standard
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Yes
Blind-Spot View Monitor
Yes
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance
Yes
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Standard
Highway Driving Assist
Yes
NSCC w/ Stop & Go - Curve
Yes
Front/Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Side Parking Sensors
Yes
Parking Collision-Avoidance (Rev)
Yes
Safe Exit Warning
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Standard
X-Pro Prestige
The Trail Master
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Standard
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Yes
Blind-Spot View Monitor
Yes
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance
Yes
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Standard
Highway Driving Assist
Yes
NSCC w/ Stop & Go - Curve
Yes
Front/Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Side Parking Sensors
Yes
Parking Collision-Avoidance (Rev)
Yes
Safe Exit Warning
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Standard
Dimensions
LX
The Essential
Wheelbase (in)
108.5
Length (in)
184.4
Width (in)
73.4
Height (in)
65.4 / 66.1
Ground clearance (FWD/AWD)
7.1 / 8.3
Approach / Departure (AWD)
18.9° / 26.6°
Cargo (behind row / folded, cu ft)
39.6 / 74.1
Curb weight FWD (min/max lb)
3,434 / 3,697
Curb weight AWD (min/max lb)
3,603 / 3,827
Turning circle (ft)
19.3
EX
The Comfort
Wheelbase (in)
108.5
Length (in)
184.4
Width (in)
73.4
Height (in)
65.4 / 66.3
Ground clearance (FWD/AWD)
7.1 / 8.3
Approach / Departure (AWD)
18.9° / 26.6°
Cargo (behind row / folded, cu ft)
39.6 / 74.1
Curb weight FWD (min/max lb)
3,434 / 3,697
Curb weight AWD (min/max lb)
3,603 / 3,827
Turning circle (ft)
19.3
X-Line
The Adventurer
Wheelbase (in)
108.5
Length (in)
184.4
Width (in)
73.4
Height (in)
— / 66.9
Ground clearance (FWD/AWD)
— / 8.3
Approach / Departure (AWD)
18.9° / 26.9°
Cargo (behind row / folded, cu ft)
39.6 / 74.1
Curb weight FWD (min/max lb)
—
Curb weight AWD (min/max lb)
3,603 / 3,827
Turning circle (ft)
19.3
SX
The Stylish
Wheelbase (in)
108.5
Length (in)
184.4
Width (in)
73.4
Height (in)
65.6 / —
Ground clearance (FWD/AWD)
7.1 / —
Approach / Departure (AWD)
—
Cargo (behind row / folded, cu ft)
39.6 / 74.1
Curb weight FWD (min/max lb)
3,434 / 3,697
Curb weight AWD (min/max lb)
—
Turning circle (ft)
19.3
SX Prestige
The Premium
Wheelbase (in)
108.5
Length (in)
184.4
Width (in)
73.4
Height (in)
65.6 / 66.3
Ground clearance (FWD/AWD)
7.1 / 8.3
Approach / Departure (AWD)
18.9° / 26.6°
Cargo (behind row / folded, cu ft)
39.6 / 74.1
Curb weight FWD (min/max lb)
3,434 / 3,697
Curb weight AWD (min/max lb)
3,603 / 3,827
Turning circle (ft)
19.3
X-Pro Prestige
The Trail Master
Wheelbase (in)
108.5
Length (in)
184.4
Width (in)
73.4
Height (in)
— / 66.9
Ground clearance (FWD/AWD)
— / 8.3
Approach / Departure (AWD)
18.9° / 26.9°
Cargo (behind row / folded, cu ft)
39.6 / 74.1
Curb weight FWD (min/max lb)
—
Curb weight AWD (min/max lb)
3,603 / 3,827
Turning circle (ft)
19.3