2018 Kia Sportage LX Specs

The LX is the base model in the Kia Sportage range and comes in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. It has a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 181 hp connected to a six-speed automatic transmission. For a base model, it comes with many great standard features such as a five-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, air conditioning, radio, six speakers, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, and remote keyless entry. The front-wheel-drive model starts at $23,600, while $25,100 bags you an extra driven axle. Driver assistance features aren’t standard but can be equipped optionally, unlike some rival crossovers.

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Overview

Select configuration:

$23,600

Starting Price (MSRP)

Engine

2.4-liter Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Body Type

SUV

Seating capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

N/A

Fuel Economy

City: 23 MPG

Hwy: 30 MPG

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.4-liter Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower

181 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque

175 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission

6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter

34.8 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size

17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut
Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P225/60HR17
Rear Tire

P225/60HR17

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined

26 MPG
City

23 MPG
Highway

30 MPG

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

16.4 gallons
Cruising Range City

377.2 miles
Cruising Range Highway

492 miles

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.8 Tons/yr

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Height

64.4 in
Max Width

73 in
Front Width

63.5 in
Rear Width

64 in
Wheelbase

105.1 in
Ground Clearance

6.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room

41.5 in
Front Seat Headroom

39.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room

57.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room

54.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room

38.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom

39.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room

55.1 in
Rear Seat Hip Room

51.2 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,305 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity

1,650 lbs

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Burnished Copper
Clear White
Mineral Silver
Pacific Blue
Sparkling Silver

Optional Exterior Colors

Black Cherry
Hyper Red

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Cloth Seat Trim
Gray, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio

Not Available
Bluetooth Connection

Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available
Premium Sound System

Not Available
Satellite Radio

Standard
Smart Device Integration

Optional
WiFi Hotspot

Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard
Entertainment System

Not Available
MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard
Cloth Seats

Standard
Leather Seats

Standard
Leather Steering Wheel

Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard
Vinyl Seats

Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available
Sun/Moonroof

Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Not Available
Navigation System

Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard
Power Liftgate

Not Available
Power Mirror(s)

Standard
A/C

Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available
Automatic Parking

Not Available
Climate Control

Optional
Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)

Not Available
Cruise Control

Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate

Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)

Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available
Keyless Entry

Standard
Multi-Zone A/C

Optional
Power Driver Seat

Optional
Power Passenger Seat

Not Available
Remote Engine Start

Not Available
Remote Trunk Release

Not Available
Seat Memory

Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener

Not Available
Seat-Massage

Not Available
Rear A/C

Not Available
Keyless Start

Not Available
Navigation from Telematics

Not Available
Telematics

Not Available

Additional Packages

LX Popular Package

$1,200

Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, auto defog and ionizing air purifier, Windshield Wiper De-Icer, Heated Front Bucket Seats, 10-way power adjustable driver seat w/2-way power lumbar support, Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors, Radio: AM/FM/SiriusXM, 7" touch-screen, UVO eServices, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 6-speakers, 160-watts, Bluetooth phone and streaming audio and USB/auxiliary input jacks, UV-Reducing Solar Control Glass, Roof Rails

LX Technology Package

$1,300

Automated Emergency Braking, pedestrian detection, Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Lane Departure Warning System, Power Folding Mirrors, turn signals