What sets the 2025 Kia Sportage apart from the 2024 model? Our comparison guide offers a side-by-side look at these popular compact-crossover SUVs!
Key Takeaways
- In spite of its updates, the 2025 Sportage doesn’t cost much more than before, with a budget-friendly MSRP of $27,390.
- For 2025, this compact SUV introduces new styling and an EX package that bundles the hands-free liftgate and panoramic sunroof.
- Both model years are known for cutting-edge tech features that help keep you both connected and safe.
- No matter which Sportage you choose, you can expect smooth cruising and everyday efficiency!
Interior Comfort and Features
There are a few new features for 2025! The off-road-friendly trim models, X-Line and X-Pro, get a few styling tweaks for a more aggressive look overall. And shoppers can add a new package to the mid-level EX trim that bundles two popular features, the panoramic sunroof and hands-free tailgate!
These small crossover SUVs haven’t seen any drastic changes since they were redesigned for the 2023 model year. Then again, the Sportage is like a finely tuned instrument — it needs no adjustments! For 2023, Kia’s best-selling crossover introduced a whole new generation, with increased passenger and cargo space, cutting-edge tech features, and a new off-road-ready trim model, the X-Pro. All fifth-generation Sportages (including the model years we’re here to discuss) are known for their roomy interiors and supportive seating. Plus, these crossovers absorb bumps in the road like they aren’t even there. Saying that they deliver a smooth ride is an understatement.
Both the 2024 and 2025 Kia Sportage offer your choice of seven trim models (LX, EX, X-Line, SX Prestige, X-Pro, and X-Pro Prestige), with comfort options for every budget. Available upgrades include dual-zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, and premium seating upholstery!
Technology
These crossovers’ tech lineups also have everything in common. Both Sportage model years offer a savvy ride, with an impressive list of standard safety aids. For example, every trim model includes lane-departure mitigation, forward collision mitigation, and driver attention warning (which lets you know when you’re too tired to drive). Standard features also include a modern infotainment setup, with an 8-inch central touchscreen and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Then there are the optional features! As you move up the Sportage’s list of trim levels, your drive becomes smarter and smarter. The mid-level EX and up come standard with the handy Kia Connect services, which include a wide range of high-tech conveniences. Kia Connect lets you use your smartphone, a key, for instance. You can also start the engine and adjust the cabin temperature via smartphone app! Other available upgrades include a bigger, 12.3-inch central touchscreen, premium Harman Kardon sound system, and adaptive cruise control!
Efficient Cruising
Both compact crossovers help you strike a balance between sporty fun and fuel-saving efficiency. But when it comes to EPA ratings, there’s actually a slight difference between these model years. The 2025 Sportage’s most efficient ratings come in at 28 mpg combined (25 city/32 highway). Meanwhile, the 2024 Sportage offers exactly one more mile of highway driving per gallon, achieving up to 28 mpg combined (25 city/33 highway).
On the other hand, every Sportage delivers a smooth, peppy performance, thanks to its 187-horsepower engine. All-wheel drive is optional for most models, transforming this crossover into a nimble off-road explorer. The recently arrived X-Line, X-Pro, and X-Pro Prestige trim models come standard with a variety of trail-friendly features, including this traction-boosting gear!
2024 and 2025 Kia Sportage Powertrain Specs
- 2.5L four-cylinder engine (187 hp, 178 lb-ft)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Standard front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive
Price
Between these two model years, the cost of a Kia Sportage only went up slightly, with a $200 price bump. The 2025 Sportage starts at $27,390, while the 2024 model debuted with an MSRP of $27,190. For anyone who wants to customize their Sportage with available options and other personalizations, ordering a new model is a very affordable option! Then again, if there’s a 2024 Sportage available at your local dealership, odds are you can get it at a healthy discount.
Your New Kia Sportage
To build and order the perfect crossover for your needs, you’ll need to shop for the only model year currently available, the 2025 Kia Sportage. If you happen to run into a new 2024 Kia Sportage at your local dealership that suits your needs, more power to you! Either way, you’re getting a great deal on a sporty, comfortable compact crossover. Call or text us at Alan Jay Kia for details.