Compare 2025 vs 2024 Kia Sportage

Performance

The compact Kia Sportage is offered in seven trim levels. Each one has the same powertrain for 2024 and 2025, but some trims have a different combination of mechanical features. The powertrain is a four-cylinder, 2.5-liter unit that generates 187 horsepower. It links to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Sportage X-Line, X-Pro, and X-Pro Prestige have standard all-wheel drive. Other trims have standard front-wheel drive with available all-wheel drive. Some trims also have a center-locking differential and multi-terrain drive modes.

Appearance

The Kia Sportage has a stunning design with modern, confident accents from front to rear. At the front, the traditional bow-tie grille that Kia is known for shows off a metallic crossbar, a radiating mesh, and sharp corners. Tall LED arrows flank it, and amber LED accents. From the side view, you will find a sporty, raked roof with substantial lower-body molding and swollen rear fenders. The sides are further accented with a crisp crease. Exterior features vary by trim and could include a hands-free liftgate, LED fog lights, solar-control glass, a heated windshield, roof rails, a panoramic sunroof, and more.

Features

The Sportage has the same features in 2024 and 2025 on a trim-by-trim basis. These include a heated steering wheel, rear auto braking, parking sensors, a camera-based blind-spot monitor, a surround-view camera, highway driving assistance, a premium Harman Kardon sound system, a 12.3-inch digital driver's display, heated seats, driver's memory settings, a 12.3-inch central display screen, a navigation system, a wireless phone charger, remote engine start, forward collision warning with auto braking, and more.

Is the Kia Sportage the crossover SUV that lives up to your expectations? To continue learning about it, take a test drive at Thomas Kia of Highland today.