2025 Kia Sportage Model Review - Phoenix, AZ

What's New for the 2025 Kia Sportage?

The 2025 Kia Sportage is a compact SUV with the right features for busy drivers. This year, choosing the X-Line or X-Pro trim levels will mean getting gloss black badges and accents as standard equipment. The Sportage EX trim level is also debuting a new Premium package that includes a hands-free power liftgate, a sunroof, and more.

What Are the 2025 Sportage Trims & Features?

There is a 2025 Sportage trim level that will meet any set of driving needs. For the entry-level LX model, the Sportage comes equipped with a digital instrument panel, an 8-inch touchscreen, LED headlights, and stunning 17-inch alloy wheels. The Sportage EX has a 12.3-inch touchscreen, plus a remote start, heated front seats, and a wireless charging pad. Drivers after a more rugged Sportage should check out the X-Line, which has standard all-wheel drive as well as a center-locking differential.

The SX trim level of the 2025 Sportage has luxuries such as a hands-free liftgate, driver's seat memory settings, and LED interior lighting. For the SX Prestige, this SUV gains ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel. The next trim level, known as the Sportage X-Pro, has all-terrain tires, a heated windshield, and alloy pedal covers. Finally, the X-Pro Prestige combines the rugged features of the X-Pro with the luxury of the SX Prestige.

How Much Horsepower Does the 2025 Sportage Have?

All versions of the 2025 Sportage have a 2.5L four-cylinder engine capable of making 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is also standard. Front-wheel drive is standard on all but the X-Line and X-Pro models. All of the remaining trim levels are eligible for an upgrade to AWD.

What Safety Features Does the 2025 Sportage Include?

Rear parking sensors, driver attention monitoring, and forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking are all among the 2025 Sportage's standard features. All trim levels are further given both a lane-keeping system and lane departure mitigation for added confidence at the wheel. Blind-spot monitoring and a rear passenger safe-exit system are standard for the EX trim level and higher.