The Kia Sportage is a five-passenger crossover SUV that comes equipped with loads of technology and standard features. The 2019 model carries over from 2018 with just a few minor changes to the available features, and you still get the same smooth ride, spacious seating, and quiet interior when traveling on the highway. Kia offers the Sportage in three different trim levels. Here is some information about each to help you choose the one that works for you.
The LX
The base LX trim comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, and a height-adjustable seat for the driver. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine gets 181 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque, and it comes standard with front-wheel drive with the option for all-wheel drive.
The technology in the Sportage LX includes a 5-inch touchscreen display, satellite radio, Bluetooth, and a USB port. Add the Popular package to the LX for roof rails, a windshield wiper de-icer, and UV-reducing glass up front. This package also adds dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, and a 7-inch touchscreen with the UVO infotainment system complete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The EX
Step up to the EX trim for all the features of the LX with the Popular package. It also adds 18-inch wheels, power-folding side mirrors with heat, fog lights, and upgraded trim elements both inside and out. The EX also adds extra safety features, including a blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert, and it has leather seats and a USB port for the back-seat passengers.
EX With the Premium Package
There are also some packages you can add on to the EX. The EX Premium adds a panoramic sunroof, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a heated steering wheel. This package also has an option that adds some extra safety features, including forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, front and rear parking sensors, and automatic high beams.
The EX Sport Appearance Package
The Sport Appearance package adds LED exterior lighting, paddle shifters and a flat-bottomed steering wheel. You’ll also get upgrades such as LED exterior lighting and unique trim elements in the cabin and on the exterior.
The SX
The top-of-the-line SX trim comes with a more powerful 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine with 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. This sportier version of the Sportage also comes with 19-inch wheels, LED fog lights, and xenon headlights. You’ll also get a unique exterior trim, a sport-tuned suspension, and an electronic parking brake that has an auto-hold feature. This trim comes standard with the flat-bottomed steering wheel, all the features of both the EX Technology package and the Sport Appearance package, and a larger gauge display.
There are a lot of things to choose from with the 2019 Kia Sportage. The midlevel EX trim comes standard with many features and offers the option for more, while the high-end SX has a more powerful engine and comes with all the extras.
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.