2015 Kia Sportage

Vehicle Overview

This small crossover represents another salvo directed at the likes of Honda, Toyota and Ford. The five-seat Sportage offers a choice of four-cylinder engines, including a turbocharged four-cylinder. Competitors include the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape.
New for 2015
There are no significant changes.

Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights

• Available spoiler
• Available trailer hitch receiver
• Available fog lights
• Available panoramic moonroof

Interior Highlights

• Seats five
• 60/40-split folding backseat
• Cloth seat upholstery; leather available
• Air conditioning
• CD stereo with MP3 and USB ports
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Tilt steering wheel; available telescoping steering wheel
• Height-adjustable front seats
• Available navigation system
• Available cooled glove box
• Available power driver’s seat
• Available heated and ventilated front seats

Under the Hood

• 182-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine
• Available 260-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
• Front- or all-wheel drive
• Hill start assist, which holds the Sportage when starting on an uphill grade
• Hill descent control, which automatically limits vehicle speed during steep descents

Safety Features

• Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
• Side-impact airbags for the front seats
• Side curtain airbags for both rows
• Active front head restraints
• Available backup camera