2025 Kia Sportage SUV Trims Comparison

LX
The Sportage LX is the base trim level, but it's not basic thanks to:

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights
• Digital instrumentation display
• Height-adjustable driver's seat
• 60/40-split folding and reclining back seat
• 8-inch touchscreen display
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• 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 warning with automatic braking (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)
• Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)

EX
The Sportage EX doesn't cost much more but adds a generous list of upgrades:

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

The EX also comes with:

• 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Kia Connect connected services
• Onboard navigation system
• Wireless smartphone charger
• Rear USB charging ports
• Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
• Rear passenger safe-exit system (can prevent a rear passenger from opening a door into traffic approaching from behind)

A Premium package for EX trims adds:

• Panoramic sunroof
• Hands-free tailgate

X-Line
This version of the Sportage provides an off-road-ready look with:

• 19-inch gloss black alloy wheels
• All-wheel drive including a center locking differential
• X-Line exterior styling with gloss black trim
• Gloss black roof rails
• Premium synthetic leather

SX
For an upscale look and feel, the Sportage SX adds the following to the EX equipment:

• 18-inch matte gray alloy wheels
• Satin chrome and gloss black exterior trim
• Gloss black low-profile roof rails
• Hands-free liftgate
• Panoramic sunroof
• LED interior lighting
• Memory for the driver's settings
• Upgraded 12.3-inch digital instrumentation display
• Eight-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system
• Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during a left turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Kia and the car in front)
• Kia'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 offers more luxury and technology, with:

• 19-inch gloss black alloy wheels
• Upgraded LED headlights and taillights
• LED foglights
• Solar-control window glass
• 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)
• Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

X-Pro
Equipped with X-Line and SX features, the Sportage X-Pro also has:

• 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
At the top of the Sportage lineup, the X-Pro Prestige includes X-Pro and SX Prestige equipment (has the X-Pro wheels and tires).