The 2024 Kia Sportage, powered by a 187 horsepower 2.5L 4-cylinder 16V DOHC CVVT with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster gasoline direct injection engine mated to an 8-speed Automatic transmission, receives rear (second row, seat-mounted) airbags and LED (projection type) headlights as standard. The SX AWD trim level is no longer available and the line-up includes the X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige. Towing capacity is 2,500 lbs. with trailer brakes. The starting MSRP for the LX trim is $28,415 (including $1,325 destination) and goes up to $39,215 for the X-Pro Prestige. The LX trim has remote keyless entry with alarm and panic function and an immobilizer but does not have Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance-Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go or spare tire. The EX, which starts at $30,415, has those features.
