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.

Sportage Grille

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!