2016 Kia Sportage LX

• Fuel Consumption: City: 19 mpg
• Fuel Consumption: Highway: 26 mpg
• Remote power door locks
• Power windows
• Cruise controls on steering wheel
• Cruise control
• 4-wheel ABS Brakes
• Front Ventilated disc brakes
• 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
• Passenger Airbag
• Side airbag
• Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity
• Digital Audio Input
• In-Dash single CD player
• Audio system memory card slot
• MP3 player
• SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite Radio
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio(TM)
• Total Number of Speakers: 6
• Braking Assist
• ABS and Driveline Traction Control
• Stability control
• Privacy glass: Deep
• Silver aluminum rims
• Wheel Diameter: 17
• Wheel Width: 6.5
• Urethane steering wheel trim
• Urethane shift knob trim
• External temperature display
• Tachometer
• Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 7.1 s
• Power remote driver mirror adjustment
• Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
• Dual vanity mirrors
• Heated windshield washer jets, Wiper park
• Audio controls on steering wheel
• Front reading lights
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Cloth seat upholstery
• Bucket front seats
• Split rear bench
• Fold forward seatback rear seats
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Speed-proportional electric power steering
• Suspension class: Regular
• Interior air filtration
• Manual front air conditioning
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Remote activated exterior entry lights
• Cargo area light
• Max cargo capacity: 55 cu.ft.
• Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II
• Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
• Fuel Capacity: 15.3 gal.
• Instrumentation: Low fuel level
• Clock: In-dash
• Headlights off auto delay
• Coil front spring
• Regular front stabilizer bar
• Independent front suspension classification
• Strut front suspension
• Four-wheel Independent Suspension
• Coil rear spring
• Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular
• Independent rear suspension
• Multi-link rear suspension
• Front and rear suspension stabilizer bars
• Variable intermittent front wipers
• Steel spare wheel rim
• Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside under cargo
• Black grille w/chrome surround
• Center Console: Full with covered storage

Model Highlights

The Sportage is offered in LX, EX and SX models. All but the SX come with a 182-horsepower, gasoline direct-injected 2.4L 4-cylinder engine that returns 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. The SX comes with a turbocharged gasoline direct-injected 2.0L 4-cylinder that makes a very competitive 260 horsepower. All Sportages are available in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, with a 6-speed automatic transmission tasked with putting power to the wheels. Kia's Dynamax all-wheel-drive system shows some off-road aspiration by offering a locking center differential that can lock the power split 50/50 front to rear at lower speeds. The Sportage operates in a "smart" mode most of the time to optimize on-road performance. Underneath the Sportage, a MacPherson strut-type front and multi-link rear suspension provide crisp handling yet good ride comfort. This setup helps maximize cargo and passenger space, Kia says. The Sportage features a lightweight hydro-formed subframe, with isolated front and rear suspensions, to help keep road noise out of the cabin. There's room for five in the Sportage and the back seats fold down neatly for a flat cargo floor. In addition to front seat-mounted side airbags as well as side curtain airbags and front active headrests, the Sportage includes electronic stability control plus anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, a system that helps provide full stopping power in panic-braking situations. Modern technology and connectivity features abound in the Sportage. The LX trim includes auxiliary and USB inputs, as well as Bluetooth with steering-wheel controls, for hands-free calling. Sirius satellite radio is also included with a trial subscription. Kia's new UVO communication and entertainment system is standard on the EX and SX models. Developed with Microsoft, it can bring up music easily through voice controls; the system includes SD-card capability as well as HD radio. The Sportage includes a surprisingly long list of standard equipment, including power locks and windows, air conditioning and a 6-speaker sound system. EX models add larger alloy wheels, leather seats, side-mirror indicators, privacy glass and extra power outlets, as well as an expanded options list. SX models are equipped like a luxury vehicle, with dual-zone automatic climate control, a telescopic steering wheel, roof rails and other upgrades. Heated seats are available.