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2025 Kia Sportage
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2025 Kia Sportage

The redesigned 2023 Sportage is larger and better equipped than the previous model. It looks to appeal to more shoppers with three new adventure-themed trim levels, a generous roster of active safety equipment, and available upscale amenities, like a large dash display, panoramic roof, and heated windshield. It is available in front- and all-wheel drive. The standard engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic transmission. A hybrid version is available and is powered by a 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder engine, which together with its electric drive yields 227 hp. Most controls are easy to use, though the touch-capacitive panel for climate and media systems is annoying. Each Sportage comes with FCW, AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, LKA, LCA, automatic high beams, rear occupant reminder, and rear parking obstruction warning. Options include BSW, RCTW with rear automatic braking and collision avoidance, and ACC.

Market value
$26,975
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2025
Owner rating 3/5
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Compact SUVs
Generation began
2023

Pricing

Current retail median
$26,975
Retail value range
$21,825 - $32,050
Original MSRP range
$27,390 - $38,290
Trade-in range
$20,630 - $31,820

Ratings

Road test score
79/100
Owner satisfaction
3/5
Would buy again
55%
Reliability
4/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
23 MPG
EPA highway
26 MPG
EPA combined
25 MPG
Tested city
17 MPG
Tested highway
34 MPG
Tested overall
25 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,575
Cruising range
355 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.5 sec
0-60 mph
10 sec
60-0 mph braking
134 ft
Avoidance speed
55.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
184 in
Width
73 in
Height
65 in
Wheelbase
109 in
Weight
3,610 lb
Maximum load
925 lb
Towing capacity
2,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
6 in
Front leg room
43 in
Rear head room
5 in
Rear leg room
30.5 in
Cargo volume
38 cu ft
Luggage
4+2+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
3/5
Driving
3/5
Styling
4/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Kia

For almost any modern vehicle category, there’s a Kia that’s worth considering buying. Among small and midsized SUVs, models like the Sportage and Sorento rank near the top in their respective classes for their nice interiors, ride comfort, and appropriately powerful engines. SUVs like the Telluride have ride comfort, interior space, and overall value that earn it regular placement near the top of Consumer Reports’ ratings. Fuel economy across the brand is generally good, but hybrid and plug-in hybrid options are available for even more miles per gallon. Plug-in hybrid options have useful all-electric driving range. Kia EVs are generally competent, ranging from compact sedans up to a three-row SUV. Kia’s reliability scores have been improving, but other brands score higher in our rankings. Specific Kia models have earned our recommendation among used cars.

Vehicle ID: 32324 First published: August 23, 2024 Updated: December 4, 2025

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