Kia Sportage 2018

2018 SPORTAGE OVERVIEW

The 2018 Kia Sportage, which was all-new for 2017, enters its first model year as a carry-over.  Kia’s award-winning vehicle offers advanced technology and greater options across three trim levels—LX, EX, and SX—in the popular subcompact utility segment.  A new technology package, previously available starting at EX trim, is now available at the LX level, delivering Blind Spot Detection, a Lane Departure Warning System, and Rear Cross Traffic alert.  The EX trim receives a new Sport Appearance package and optional heated rear seats, while the SX adds an electronic parking brake for 2018.  All trim levels are still available with optional Dynamax full-time all-wheel drive.

LX 2.4L FWD:$23,600
LX 2.4L AWD:$25,100
EX 2.4L FWD:$26,400
EX 2.4L AWD:$27,900
SX 2.0L Turbo FWD: $32,900
SX 2.0L Turbo AWD:$34,400

Engines:
o 2.4-liter GDI I-4:  181 hp and 175 lb. ft. torque; 6-speed automatic
o 2.0-liter T-GDI I-4:240 hp and 260 lb. ft. torque; 6-speed automatic

EPA est. MPG - City/Highway/Combined:
o LX 2.4L:23/30/26 FWD 21/25/22 AWD
o EX 2.4L:22/29/25 FWD 21/25/23 AWD
o SX 2.0L Turbo:21/26/23 FWD 20/23/21 AWD

Available Drive Assistance Features:

o Autonomous Emergency Braking:
■ Std: SX
■ Opt: LX, EX

o Forward Collison Warning: 
■ Std: SX
■ Opt: LX, EX

o Lane Departure Warning: 
■ Std: SX
■ Opt: LX, EX

o Blind Spot Detection: 
■ Std: EX, SX
■ Opt:  LX 

o Rear Cross Traffic Alert: 
■ Std: EX, SX
■ Opt: LX

o Dynamic Bending Lights: 
■ Std: SX

o Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink: 
■ Std: SX
■ Opt:  EX

Dimensions (in.): 
o Overall Length:176.4
o Overall Width:73
o Overall Height:LX, EX, SX 2WD:  64.4 (without roof rails) / 64.8 (with roof rails) LX, EX, SX AWD:  64.8 (without roof rails) / 65.2 (with roof rails)
o Wheelbase:105.1
o Max Cargo Capacity:129.3 cu.ft.
o Curb weight (maximum lbs.):  
■ LX, EX:3,596 FWD / 3,739 AWD
■ SX:3,898 FWD / 3,997 AWD