2025 Kia Sportage review
Kia Sportage highlights
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Pros
- Stylish, quiet interior
- Spacious seating with a massive cargo area
- Enhanced off-road capability with X-Pro trim
Cons
- Standard engine feels sluggish
- Below-average fuel economy
- Transmission frequently has to hunt for the right gear
Mileage (EPA estimate)
23 city, 27 highway, 25 combined
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Kia Sportage an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Sportage 7th out of 29 among Compact SUVs.
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LX 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Running Boards
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
187
Torque (ft-lbs)
178
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
14.3
Wheelbase
108.5"
Overall length
183.5"
Width
73.4"
Height
65.4"
Leg room
F 41.4"/R 41.3"
Head room
F 39.6"/R 39.4"
Front tires
P235/65HR17
Rear tires
P235/65HR17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
165/1653 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2025 Kia Sportage FAQ
The 2025 Kia Sportage is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LX: 25 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- X-Line: 23 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- SX: 25 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- EX: 25 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- SX Prestige: 25 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- X-Pro Prestige: 23 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- X-Pro: 23 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
The Kia Sportage received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Kia Sportage as 6 out of 29 among Compact SUV
The 2025 Kia Sportage has a maximum towing capacity of 1653 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2025 Kia Sportage:
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Remote Start
- Navigation System
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Heated Mirrors
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