2025 Kia Sportage: Design Tweaks and More Value!

The Kia Sportage has remained a stylish and spacious option in the very competitive compact SUV segment, a rare fear nowadays. Though, with many Kia models getting new updates, the Sportage is getting close to its time as well. But, should you go ahead and purchase this 2025 model now? This article is going to cover all of the updates for the 2025 Kia Sportage but be sure to watch the video at the bottom of this article for an in-depth design review!

What’s New for 2025?

EX gets available Premium Package: Panoramic roof and Smart Power Tailgate
X-Line: Gloss black front and rear bumper treatment, gloss black alloys, black badging
X-Pro: Gloss black front and rear bumper treatment, black badging

Trims and Pricing

MSRP w/ FWD unless noted

LX: $27,190

EX: $29,290

X-Line AWD: $32,090

SX: $32,790

SX Prestige: $34,790

X-Pro AWD: $36,290

X-Pro Prestige AWD: $38,090

Prices rise only around $200 for 2025, a nice treat in today’s market. The Hybrid and PHEV models will cost more, but we will have a separate article for those models.

Air ball and slam dunk

Slam Dunk: Tons of value offered, and it is continued with the 2025 updates

Air Ball: This gas powertrain is more inefficient as compared to the rivals

Design and Features

As mentioned above, please watch the video linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences. There are no major changes to the outside of the Sportage for 2025, but the off-road focused X-Line and X-Pro models will see a couple of small tweaks! Each of these models will get black emblems and gloss black trim on the front and rear bumpers, and all X-Line models will get new gloss black alloy wheels.

Here is the full breakdown of what we know about the feature availability:

Feature	Availability
Exterior
LED Headlights	Standard with Projector LEDs
LED Fog Lamps	SX Prestige, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige
Wheels	17-19-inch alloys depending on trim
Mirrors	EX+: heated, BSM, and LED turn signal \| Black on X Trims
Black Roof	Available on upper trims
LED Taillights	Standard LED Accents \| LED full on Prestige Models
Dual-Exhaust Outlets	None
Towing Capacity	2,500 lbs max
Forward Emergency Braking	Standard on all Sportage Models
Lane Keep Assist
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard on SX and X-Pro Trims and Above
Rear Auto Braking	Standard on Prestige models

When it comes to the Interior, the Sportage will also be well-equipped on all trims.

Interior
Smart Entry and Remote Start	Standard on EX+
Seat Materials	Cloth or SynTex Leatherette Available
Seat Adjustment	EX+: 10-way with 2-way lumbar \| SX/X-Pro+: Memory
Push Button Start	EX+
Gauge Cluster	LX/EX/X-Line: 4.2-in Configurable with Digital Numbers \| Upper Trims: 12.3-in full digital display
Blind View Monitor	Prestige Exclusive
Steering Wheel	EX+: Leather Wrapped \| Most Trims have Heating Standard or Optional
Rain-Sensing Wipers	Available
Wireless Charging	Standard on EX+
360 Degree Camera	Prestige Exclusive
2-Zone Climate Controls	Standard on EX+
Seat Climate	Heated Seats: EX+ \| Ventilated Seats: Prestige Models
Audio System	LX/EX/X-Line: 6-Speakers \| Upper Trims: 8-Speakers Harmon Kardon Premium Audio
Screen	LX: 8-in display with Wireless Connections EX+: 12.3-inch display with Wired Connections
Moonroof	Panoramic Standard on SX/X-Pro+

The rear of the Sportage is also well-equipped, making it one of the biggest in the segment.

Rear Amenities
Heated Rear Seats	Not Available
USB Ports	Standard
Tailgate	Hands-Free Power on SX/X-Pro as Standard

For in depth details on the 2025 Sportage, watch our full review linked at the bottom of this article.

What’s Under the Hood?

As this article focuses on the Gas only powertrain, there will be only one engine option:

2.5L I-4: 187 hp | 178 lb ft
8-Speed Automatic
X-Models come with standard AWD

The fuel economy for each model is unchanged for 2025, as rated by the EPA:

FWD: 25/33/28 MPG

AWD: 23/27/25 MPG

We hope you have found this overview of the 2025 Kia Sportage helpful! For a more detailed first look of the Sportage, please watch our video below! What do you think of the 2025 Kia Sportage? Let us know in the comments!