2025 Kia Sportage | What Changes to Expect
The 2025 Kia Sportage makes great improvements on its latest redesign by introducing style, performance, and technology across the board, speaking to various types of drivers. As grand as the redesign was for 2023, the changes for the 2025 model year are more subtle, yet effective to improve the in-cabin experience.
Design and Exterior Features
The 2025 Kia Sportage retains its bold and modern design, with a few tweaks to keep things interesting. The most notable changes are additional dark-toned exterior elements for the X-Line and X-Pro trims, including gloss black finishes on the front and rear bumpers, side sills and new black badges. The X-Line also gets gloss-black alloy wheels that add to its ruggedness.
Interior and Technology
Inside, the 2025 Kia Sportage offers ample and premium space in the cabin with modern technology. A new Premium Package is now available for the EX that adds a panoramic sunroof and hands-free power liftgate for more comfort and convenience. Upper trims sport dual 12.3-inch displays for the infotainment system and digital instrument cluster, ensuring ease and intuitiveness in their user experience. The inclusion of wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration keeps connectivity at its best on the go.
Performance and Powertrain Options
For 2025, the Kia Sportage still comes in a few flavors to appease driving style and preference:
- Gasoline Engine: The 2.5-liter four-cylinder makes 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive optional.
- Hybrid (HEV): The HEV takes the same 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, but aids it with an electric motor. Total output comes in at 227 horsepower while offering improved economy without giving up a speck of performance. Hybrid models benefit from standard all-wheel drive.
- Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV): Offering 261 horsepower and an estimated 32 miles of all-electric driving, this is ideal for commuting in town and on longer highway drives. AWD also comes standard.
Safety Features
Safety first, Kia equips the 2025 Sportage with a host of standard and optional driver-assistance technologies. Standard features on the roster include forward collision-avoidance assist, lane-keeping assist, and driver attention warning. More systems are added to higher trims, including blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, and a surround-view monitor for enhanced safety of occupants.
Trim Levels and Pricing
Below is the 2025 Kia Sportage priced out in trims to suit a wide swath of tastes and budgets. The prices below include the $1,375 destination charge for gas-powered models:
- LX FWD $28,565
- EX FWD $30,665
- SX FWD $34,165
- SX-Prestige FWD $36,165
- LX AWD $30,365
- EX AWD $32,465
- X-Line AWD $33,465
- X-Pro AWD $37,665
- SX-Prestige AWD $37,965
- X-Pro Prestige AWD $39,465
Hybrid models begin at $29,965 for the LX FWD, and plug-in hybrid variants begin at $41,065 for the X-Line AWD.
Conclusion
The 2025 Kia Sportage builds on its recent redesign with a number of thoughtful updates that help elevate it. From a variety of powertrains, including hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, to a raft of advanced technology features and an impressive emphasis on safety, the Sportage remains one of the more interesting options in the compact SUV class. The melding of style, performance, and value keeps it a favorite among a broad swath of drivers who want a versatile and reliable vehicle.