When it comes to compact crossover vehicles, you can choose from many different shapes and sizes. Some give you a sporty drive, others take you off-road, and still, more offer you a family-sized experience in a small utility package. The 2020 Kia Sportage offers you an array of stylish choices; there's the well-equipped base model, for example, with plenty of driver-assistance technology to keep you confident behind the wheel and in-cabin infotainment options to keep your passengers entertained for miles. Overall, the Kia Sportage is a feature-rich and attractive choice if you're looking for a compact crossover. While we currently do not have many 2020 Kia Sportages on our lots, we look forward to selling more in the future. If you love the 2020 model, you should also consider prior model years of the Kia Sportage with similar features.
2020 Kia Sportage
Kia Sportage highlights
Customer reviews
4.7 out of 5
RepairPal reliability rating†
4.5 out of 5
Mileage (EPA estimate)
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
Feature-rich and ready to roll.
All Kia Sportage years
New this year
- The Sportage is available in a new trim called the S.
- Sportage trims have been upgraded with Leatherette Seats, Automated Cruise Control, and Power Hatch/Deck Lid as standard equipment this year.
- The LX trim now comes with Auxiliary Audio Input as standard equipment.
- The EX trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment.
Explore Kia Sportage details
EX 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Leatherette Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- UnMapped
- Unsure Research
Optional Features
†- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Full Roof Rack
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
- UnMapped
Drive type
2WD
Engine size
2.4L
Horsepower
181
Torque (ft-lbs)
175
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
16.4
Wheelbase
105.1"
Overall length
176.4"
Width
73"
Height
64.8"
Leg room
F 41.5"/R 38.2"
Head room
F 39.3"/R 39.1"
Front tires
P225/55HR18
Rear tires
P225/55HR18
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
165/1653 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
5 reasons to buy the 2020 Kia Sportage
1. Feature-rich from top to bottom
The 2020 Kia Sportage aims to keep you satisfied behind the wheel with plenty of useful standard features across the line-up. For example, the base model LX gives you technology like the Kia UVO infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and remote entry; 17-inch alloy wheels also come standard. Meanwhile, the range-topping SX Turbo aims to give you a little something extra during your drive with features such as heated mirrors, automatic headlights, and heated seats.
2. Lots of standard driver-assistance features
You can expect a lot from your 2020 Kia Sportage, including a long list of standard driver-assistance features designed to help you handle the unexpected when you're on the road. That includes electronic stability control, driver attention warning, rearview camera, lane-departure warning system, high-beam assist, and forward-collision avoidance assist with pedestrian detection system. As for available driver tech, you can keep an eye out for blind-spot collision warning, smart cruise control, and front and rear parking-assist sensors. Your daily ride just got smoother the moment you got behind the wheel.
3. Interior comfort and convenience
The 2020 Kia Sportage comfortably fits you and four passengers. The cabin is designed to provide generous space for your passengers, with ample legroom in the front and rear (41.5 and 38.2 inches respectively) and plenty of headroom as well (39.3 and 39.1 inches respectively). You're sure to find the cabin as stylish as it is comfortable too, with premium-cloth seat covers and chrome details throughout the dash, both as standard. Other standard comforts include heated and ventilated front seats and Sofino® simulated-leather upholstery.
4. A compact crossover made for city streets
Thanks to ample detection systems and cameras, the 2020 Kia Sportage is an ace at navigating you through tight spaces and tighter city parking. That's no surprise though, thanks to the standard rearview camera, available parking sensors, and front-view monitor. A clear view out of the vehicle, as well as the LCD monitor, will also help you keep your Sportage on the right track.
5. Available Kia UVO connected car system
The 2020 Sportage features the available Kia UVO connected car system. UVO integrates just about all communications and connected car features into a fast and engaging platform. That includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, but also goes much further, including available vehicle diagnostics, maintenance alerts, remote start, and more—all through your smartphone. And if that wasn't enough convenience for you, there's even a built-in navigation interface.
Similar vehicles
If you're interested in the 2020 Kia Sportage, you should also check out these similar vehicles from previous model years.
Hyundai Sonata
With comfortable, supportive seats and a user-friendly infotainment system, the 2019 Hyundai Sonata is a smart choice in the sedan market. This year's model comes with the choice of three powertrains: the 185-horsepower base engine, a turbocharged four-cylinder engine generating 178 horsepower, and a 245-horsepower turbo four-cylinder engine. A sophisticated ride, the Sonata is an excellent commuter car. Hyundai includes standard an array of technology features on the 2019 Sonata, like blind-spot detection, lane-change assist, and rear cross-traffic alert; all of these give you more confidence on the road. With a seven-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth, a USB port, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay included in the 2019 base model, the Sonata is a smart choice for sedan drivers.
The Kia Stinger is a small luxury sedan that was introduced in 2018. It has seating for five people and 23.3 cu-ft of cargo space across all model years. The Stinger comes standard with a 255-hp turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine until 2022, when the standard engine was upgraded to a 300-hp 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder. Twin-turbo V6 engine options are also available. Here's what you'll find on the Kia Stinger in model years 2018–2022:
Genuine leather seats and heated from seats
Standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity
Available all-wheel drive
Kia Optima
As a midsize family sedan, the 2019 Kia Optima competes with the likes of the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. This sleek and stylish sedan offers car buyers a luxurious and roomy interior with luxury-like styling and accents. Power-wise, there are four available engines. To start, there's the base LX engine: a 2.4L four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The EX gets a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Finally, the Optima SX trim is available with a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated with a six-speed automatic transmission. A hybrid model is also available.
Ratings & reliability
RepairPal reliability rating†
RepairPal gave the Kia Sportage an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Sportage 6th out of 26 among Compact SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Kia Sportage2020 Kia Sportage trims
LX:
181-hp, 175-lb-ft of torque 2.4L
Cloth Seats
Rear View Camera
Power Mirrors
Cruise Control
Rear Defroster
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Traction Control
S:
Includes all features available on the LX
Leatherette Seats
Parking Sensors
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Monitor
EX:
Includes all features available on the S
Front Seat Heaters
Leather Seats
Smart Key
Power Seats
Power Hatch/Deck Lid
SX:
Includes all features available on the EX
237-hp, 260-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
240-hp, 260-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
Panoramic Sunroof
A/C Seats
Automated Cruise Control
Turbo Charged Engine
Harman Kardon Sound
Navigation System
More about 2020 Kia Sportage
Color options
Exterior options
Black Cherry Pearl
Burnished Copper
Clear White
Hyper Red
Pacific Blue
Sparkling Silver
Steel Gray
Interior details
Total available cargo capacity is 129.3 cubic feet with 30.7 cubic feet available behind the 2nd row.
The 2020 Kia Sportage seats up to five passengers.
Infotainment includes an eight-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth and available Kia UVO infotainment system, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Standard USB/auxiliary input jacks and available USB ports can be found in the rear-floor console.
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