If you’re wanting a Kia Sportage that offers great features, then the Sportage EX is what you want. Offering features, and style without breaking the bank, let’s look at some of its features to see if this trim is right for you.
Key takeaways
- The Sportage EX gets a combined 31 MPG.
- The EX is a higher trim than the LX coming with many more features.
- The Sportage EX comes with heated seats and lumbar support.
What does the Kia Sportage EX come with?
The 2024 Kia Sportage EX comes with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. And starting at an MSRP of only $30,565, the Sportage EX comes packed with features for a decent price. Some of the standout features include: Heated side view mirrors, an LED turn signal, dual-zone auto climate control helping your passengers stay comfortable, and auto rain-sensing windshield wipers.
For the tech side of the vehicle, you’re treated to two similar screen sizes throughout the dash, the first screen is a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, and the driver is treated to a 12.2-inch instrument display. If you’re wanting to make sure your vehicle is always ready for you, you can start it directly from the key fob with the remote start feature. At the press of a button your Sportage EX will always be ready. The EX is also prepared to charge your phone no matter what you have, featuring USB-C charging ports, as well as a wireless charging pad, making it simple to keep your phone charged.
The driver of an EX also gets treated to a power driver’s seat as well as power lumbar support, this feature helps combat back fatigue on even the longest drive. When paired up with heated seats, this vehicle is sure to keep you comfortable on even the longest drive. The last driver specific feature includes a leather wrapped steering wheel, giving the driver something soft yet grippy, helping your hands stay comfortable and keeping them on the wheel ensuring safety for you and your passengers.
Which is better, Kia Sportage EX or LX?
The Sportage EX is a higher trim, next up in the lineup above the LX. So it has more features than the LX. The EX comes loaded with upgraded features when compared to the LX. Some of the upgrades include larger alloy wheels with a machined finish at 18-inches compared to the 17-inches that the LX has. The 8-inch touchscreen display that the LX comes with gets upgraded to a 12.3-inch touchscreen display that has navigation, Kia Connect, and SiriusXM satellite radio. The seats also get upgraded to SynTex seating trim with heated front seats.
All around the EX trim is a direct upgrade to the LX at a price that isn’t that much more.
2024 Kia Sportage EX specs
The Kia Sportage EX has 147 horsepower from its 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. While the Sportage EX isn’t the most powerful vehicle, it makes up for it in mileage. The Kia Sportage EX gets an EPA combined 31 MPG. This breaks down to 29 city miles, and 35 highway miles. Thanks to its 14.3-gallon fuel tank you can go as far as 500 miles on one tank.
While the Sportage EX can’t tow, that doesn’t mean it can’t haul things around. If you have something that can fit inside the vehicle, or if you opt for the available roof rails, you have a max cargo capacity of 1,000 pounds. Even though it’s not the highest capacity, it is more than capable of getting small to medium size jobs done, or helping you transport your outdoors gear with ease.
Summary
If you’re wanting to schedule a test drive in a Sportage EX, stop by Alan Jay Kia today and we can make that happen!