2022 Kia Sportage trim levels explained
Base to top
$11,160
- 8 trims. $24,090 to $35,250.
- Base: LX FWD. Top: SX Turbo AWD.
All 8 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $24,090 | $1,215 | 2.4L 4cyl | 181 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| LX AWD | $25,590 | $1,215 | 2.4L | 181 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| Nightfall FWD | $28,090 | $1,215 | 2.4L 4cyl | 181 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| EX FWD | $28,390 | $1,215 | 2.4L 4cyl | 181 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Nightfall AWD | $29,790 | $1,215 | 2.4L | 181 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| EX AWD | $29,890 | $1,215 | 2.4L | 181 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| SX Turbo FWD | $33,750 | $1,215 | 2.0L | 240 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| SX Turbo AWD | $35,250 | $1,215 | 2.0L 4cyl | 237 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
LX to Nightfall: +$4,000
LX FWD $24,090 to Nightfall FWD $28,090.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Panoramic roof, Collision warning, Power driver seat, Heated mirrors, Fog lights, plus 1 more.
Nightfall to EX: +$300
Nightfall FWD $28,090 to EX FWD $28,390.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Smart key entry, Push-button start, Leather steering wheel.
EX to SX Turbo: +$5,360
EX FWD $28,390 to SX Turbo FWD $33,750.
- Engine: 2.4L 4cyl to 2.0L.
- Power: 181 hp to 240 hp.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 23 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Premium audio, Emergency and security services, Satellite radio, plus 2 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SX Turbo FWD, $33,750. Optional from EX FWD, $28,390.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EX FWD, $28,390. Optional from LX FWD, $24,090.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SX Turbo FWD, $33,750. Optional from EX FWD, $28,390.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Nightfall FWD, $28,090. Optional from LX FWD, $24,090.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $24,090.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SX Turbo FWD, $33,750. Optional from EX FWD, $28,390.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SX Turbo FWD, $33,750. Optional from EX FWD, $28,390.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Nightfall FWD, $28,090.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LX | Nightfall | EX | SX Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | O | S |
| Heated front seats | O | O | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | O | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | O | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | O | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | O | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | S | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LX AWD, $25,590.
- The most hp: SX Turbo FWD, 240 hp, $33,750.
- The best mpg: LX FWD, 26 mpg, $24,090.
New for 2022
Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Nightfall FWD, Nightfall AWD.
- Dropped: S FWD, S AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: $0.
| Trim | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $24,090 | $24,090 | $0 |
| LX AWD | $25,590 | $25,590 | $0 |
| EX FWD | $27,390 | $28,390 | +$1,000 |
| EX AWD | $28,890 | $29,890 | +$1,000 |
| SX Turbo FWD | $33,750 | $33,750 | $0 |
| SX Turbo AWD | $35,250 | $35,250 | $0 |
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