2026 Kia Sportage EX – 187 HP Compact Crossover
Specifications
Specification |
Details |
Model |
Sportage EX |
Vehicle Category |
Compact Crossover |
Fuel Type |
Gasoline |
Application |
Crossover, urban driving, compact |
Starting Price (2025) |
$30,490 (FWD), excludes $1,445 destination charge |
Color Options |
Exterior: Ebony Black, Fusion Black, Gravity Gray, Panthera Metal, Steel Gray, Glacial White Pearl, Snow White Pearl; Interior: Perforated Saturn Black SynTex, Perforated Misty Gray SynTex |
Frame & Drivetrain
Specification |
Details |
Engine |
2.5L 4-cylinder (187 HP, 178 lb-ft) |
Gross Horsepower |
187 HP @ 6,100 RPM |
Torque |
178 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM |
Transmission Type |
8-speed automatic |
Suspension & Brakes
Specification |
Details |
Front Suspension |
MacPherson Struts, Gas Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar |
Rear Suspension |
Multi-link (AWD), Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (FWD) |
Brakes |
4-wheel disc with ABS, 12.8 in. front rotors, 11.8 in. rear rotors |
Interior & Exterior
Specification |
Details |
Seating |
5 passengers |
Interior Features |
12.3" dual panoramic displays, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 6-speaker audio, Bluetooth, front USB media port, rear USB-C charging ports (2), wireless phone charger, Smart Key with push-button start, remote start, 10-way power driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment, heated front seats, SynTex seat trim, dual-zone auto climate control with auto de-fog, 60/40 split-folding and reclining rear seats, dual-level cargo floor, privacy glass, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Drive Mode Select, Safe Exit Warning, auto rain-sensing windshield wipers; available: panoramic sunroof |
Exterior Features |
18" alloy wheels with black and machined finish, 235/60R18 tires, auto headlight control, LED projector headlights, LED rear combination taillights, amber LED daytime running lights, heated side view mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, Smart Power Liftgate, roof rails (low profile silver), front grille with silver accent trim, body-color door handles, rear spoiler, shark fin antenna, compact spare tire; available: AWD with Terrain Mode |
Cargo Capacity |
39.6 cu.ft. (rear seat upright), 74.1 cu.ft. (rear seat folded, dual-level cargo floor low) |
Fuel Tank |
14.3 gal |
Weight |
3434-3697 lbs (FWD), 3603-3827 lbs (AWD) |
Width |
73.4 in. (1864 mm) |
Length |
184.4 in. (4684 mm) |
Max Height |
65.6 in. (FWD with roof rails), 66.3 in. (AWD with roof rails) |
Ground Clearance |
7.1 in. (FWD), 8.3 in. (AWD) |