Used 2023 Kia Sportage SUV Trims Comparison

The 2023 Sportage is available in LX, EX, X-Line AWD, SX, SX Prestige, X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige trim levels. Each has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (187 horsepower, 178 lb-ft of torque) and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Most Sportages have front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available as an option. The X-Line AWD, X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige include AWD as standard equipment.

Highlights from the standard equipment lists include:

LX
The most affordable version of the 2023 Sportage comes with:

• 17-inch machined-finish alloy wheels
• LED headlights with automatic high-beam operation
• LED taillights
• Dark tinted rear privacy glass
• Power-adjustable exterior mirrors
• Remote keyless entry
• 12.2-inch instrumentation display
• 60/40-split folding and reclining back seat
• 8-inch touchscreen display
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• Two front USB ports
• Six stereo speakers

Several driver assist and safety features are also standard on the Sportage:

• Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
• Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
• Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)

EX
Spending a little extra on the Sportage EX gets you a long list of upgrades:

• 18-inch machined-finish alloy wheels
• Heated exterior mirrors
• Dual-level cargo floor
• Hands-free keyless entry with push-button engine start
• Remote engine start
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Simulated leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Heated front seats

The EX also comes with:

• 12.3-inch touchscreen system
• Kia Connect connected services
• Onboard navigation system
• Wireless smartphone charger
• Rear USB charging ports
• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
• Safe exit assist (warns occupants if it is unsafe to open a door and exit the vehicle)

X-Line AWD
This version of the Sportage comes with:

• 19-inch gloss black alloy wheels
• All-wheel drive including a center locking differential
• Added ground clearance
• X-Line exterior styling with gloss black trim
• Roof rails

SX
The Sportage SX builds on the EX equipment with:

• 18-inch matte gray alloy wheels
• Satin chrome and gloss black exterior trim
• Low-profile roof rails
• Hands-free liftgate
• Panoramic sunroof
• LED interior lighting
• Memory for the driver's settings
• Upgraded digital instrumentation display
• Premium sound system with eight speakers
• Forward cross-path detection and braking (automatically brakes the Sportage at intersections when a collision may occur)
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Kia and the car in front)
• Hyundai's Highway Driving Assist (combines the adaptive cruise control and the lane keeping system when driving on highways)

SX Prestige
This version of the Sportage is more upscale thanks to:

• 19-inch gloss black alloy wheels
• Upgraded LED headlights and taillights
• LED foglights
• Premium synthetic leather
• Power-adjustable front passenger seat
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Camera-based blind-spot monitor (shows the driver a live view of what's in the Sportage's blind spots)
• Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
• Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Sportage and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
• Automatic low-speed braking (automatically applies the brakes to avoid low-speed rear collisions while parking)

X-Pro
The Sportage X-Pro combines X-Line AWD and SX equipment, plus:

• 17-inch matte black alloy wheels
• All-terrain tires
• Multi-terrain driving modes
• LED foglights
• Heated windshield
• Heated steering wheel
• Alloy pedal covers

X-Pro Prestige
This is the top-of-the-line Sportage, equipped with X-Pro and SX Prestige equipment.