The Sportage carries into the 2016 model year with minor changes to simplify the line-up and add premium features. Offered in three trim levels: LX, EX and SX, the Sportage stands out in the compact CUV segment with cutting-edge design that doesn’t compromise on space or utility.
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Changes for 2016 focus on standard content enhancements along with features offered within the various option packages. Notable is the EX, which adds standard leather trimmed seating surfaces this year.
2016 Kia Sportage © Kia Motors
2016 Kia Sportage © Kia Motors
The LX Popular Package adds a touchscreen display with integrated Rear Camera Display1 and auto on/off headlights to the existing equipment, which includes a rear spoiler, roof rails, trip computer, rear armrest with cup holders and illuminated sun visors. Along with leather seating surfaces, the EX adds as standard equipment Smart Key with push-button start.
2016 Kia Sportage © Kia Motors
2016 Kia Sportage © Kia Motors
For 2016, the EX Premium Package adds the Infinity®2 Premium audio system, front fog lights, integrated turn signals in the heated outside mirrors along with a cooled glove box. Carryover features found in the EX Premium Package include panoramic sunroof, navigation and ventilated front seats. The SX is fully loaded, adding to the EX Premium Package a standard turbocharged engine, dual exhaust pipes, LED Daytime Running Lamps, LED tail lights, aluminum door-scuff plates, and unique wheels and grille design.
2016 Kia Sportage © Kia Motors
2016 Kia Sportage © Kia Motors
The 2016 Sportage continues to be offered with two engine choices: a 2.4-liter GDI inline-4 cylinder (LX and EX models) and the sportier 2.0-liter GDI turbocharged inline-4 cylinder (SX). The normally aspirated 2.4-liter engine produces 182 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and a maximum 177 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm, while the 2.0-liter powerplant makes a rousing 260 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and a stout 269 lb.-ft. of torque from a low 1,850 rpm. All-wheel drive is available across all three trim levels and a six-speed automatic transmission is standard.
What’s New
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LX
- Popular Package
— Touchscreen audio display
— Rear Camera Display
— Auto on/off head lights
EX
- Standard leather trimmed seating surfaces
- Standard push button start with Smart Key
- Premium Package
— Infinity premium audio
— Integrated outside mirror turn signals
— Heated outside mirrors
— Front fog lamps
— Cooled glove box
— Auto-dimming rearview mirror
SX
- Standard leather trimmed seating surfaces
- Standard ventilated seats
- Standard panoramic sunroof
- Standard Homelink
Specifications
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| | LX | EX | SX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Type | 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine (ULEV) | 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine (SULEV) | 2.0L, Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine (ULEV) |
| Valve System | D-CVVT (16V Mechanical Lash Adjusters) | D-CVVT (16V Mechanical Lash Adjusters) | D-CVVT (16V Mechanical Lash Adjusters) |
| Horsepower (SAE net) | 182 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 180 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 260 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) | 177 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm | 176 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm | 269 lb.-ft. @ 1,850-3,000 rpm |
| Displacement (cc) | 2,359 cc | 2,359 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Ignition System | Distributorless | Distributorless | Distributorless |
| Fuel System | Returnless Fuel System | Returnless Fuel System | Returnless Fuel System |
| Emission Control System | WCC + UCC | WCC + UCC | Integrated Close-coupled Catalytic Converter (ICCC) |
| Engine Oil Capacity (liters) | 4.6 liter | 4.6 liter | 4.6 liter |
| Electrical System | |||
| Battery (AH) | 68AH | 68AH | 68AH |
| Alternator | 13.5V 110A | 13.5V 110A | 13.5V 130A |
| Starter | 12V 1.2kW | 12V 1.2kW | 12V 1.2kW |
| Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automatic transmission with H-Matic | - | - | - |
| Drive type | FWD/AWD | AWD | FWD/AWD |
| 4WD System | Full time (on demand) | Full time (on demand) | Full time (on demand) |
| Gear Ratios | - | - | - |
| 1st | 4.212:1 | 4.212:1 | 4.651:1 |
| 2nd | 2.637:1 | 2.637:1 | 2.831:1 |
| 3rd | 1.800:1 | 1.800:1 | 1.842:1 |
| 4th | 1.386:1 | 1.386:1 | 1.386:1 |
| 5th | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 |
| 6th | 0.772:1 | 0.772:1 | 0.772:1 |
| Reverse | 3.385:1 | 3.385:1 | 3.393:1 |
| Final gear ratio | 3.064:1 (FWD)/ 3.195:1 (AWD) | 3.195:1 | 3.320:1 |
| Clutch type | Torque Converter | Torque Converter | Torque Converter |
| Lubricant oil capacity | 7.1 liter | 7.1 liter | 7.8 liter |
| Exterior Dimensions | |||
| Wheelbase (in.) | 103.9 in. | 103.9 in. | 103.9 in. |
| Length (in.) | 174.8 in. | 174.8 in. | 175.2 in. |
| Width (in.) | 73 in. | 73 in. | 73 in. |
| Height (in.) | 64.4 in. | 64.4 in. | 64.4 in. |
| Track (in.), (front/rear) | 63.3 in./63.3 in. | 62.9 in./62.9 in. | 62.9 in./62.9 in. |
| Overhang (front/rear) | 1.38 in. / 1.41 in. | 1.38 in. / 1.41 in. | 1.38 in. / 1.41 in. |
| Min. Ground Clearance (in.) | 6.8 in. | 6.8 in. | 6.8 in. |
| Approach angle (degrees) | 28.1 | 28.1 | 28.1 |
| Departure angle (degrees) | 28.2 | 28.2 | 28.2 |
| Ramp brake over angle (degrees) | 18.7 | 18.7 | 18.7 |
| Interior Dimensions | |||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Head room, front/rear (in.) | 39.1 in./ 38.5 in. | 39.1 in./ 38.5 in. | 39.1 in./ 38.5 in. |
| Leg room, front/rear (in.) | 41.4 in./ 37.9 in. | 41.4 in./ 37.9 in. | 41.4 in./ 37.9 in. |
| Shoulder room, front/rear (in.) | 56.7 in./ 55.1 in. | 56.7 in./ 55.1 in. | 56.7 in./ 55.1 in. |
| Hip room, front/rear (in.) | 53.7 in./ 49.1 in. | 53.7 in./ 49.1 in. | 53.7 in./ 49.1 in. |
| Cargo volume (rear seat up) (cu. ft.) (SAE 1st/2nd row) | 54.6 cu. ft./26.1 cu. ft. | 54.6 cu. ft./26.1 cu. ft. | 54.6 cu. ft./26.1 cu. ft. |
| Chassis/Suspension | |||
| Body type | Unibody | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front suspension | MacPherson Strut and Stabilizer | MacPherson Strut and Stabilizer | MacPherson Strut and Stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Steering | |||
| Steering type | Motor power assisted, Rack and pinion type | Motor power assisted, Rack and pinion type | Motor power assisted, Rack and pinion type |
| Turns - Lock to Lock | 2.83 | 2.83 | 2.83 |
| Minimum turning radius (ft.) | 17.39 ± 0.66 | 17.39 ± 0.66 | 17.39 ± 0.66 |
| Brakes | |||
| Type | Disc with ABS, ESC, HAC and DBC | Disc with ABS, ESC, HAC and DBC | Disc with ABS, ESC, HAC and DBC |
| Brake Size (Front/rear) | 11.8 in./11.2 in. | 11.8 in./11.2 in. | 11.8 in./11.2 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |||
| Tire size | - | - | - |
| Wheel size (in.) | 17 x 6.5J | 18 x 7.0J | 18 x 7.0J |
| Tire Size | 225/60R17 LRR | 235/55R18 Silica | 235/55R18 Silica |
| Curb Weight | |||
| Automatic transmission (Min) | 3,280 lbs. / 3,426 lbs. | 3,280 lbs. / 3,426 lbs. | 3,433 lbs. / 3,585 lbs. |
| Automatic transmission (Max) | 3,426 lbs. / 3,571 lbs. | 3,426 lbs. / 3,571 lbs. | 3,512 lbs. / 3,664 lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 4,608 lbs. | 4,608 lbs. | 4,586 lbs. / 4,696 lbs. |
| Towing Capacity | |||
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs. | 2,000 lbs. | 2,000 lbs. |
| Estimated Fuel Economy | |||
| Automatic transmission (FWD) | - | - | - |
| City (mpg) | 21 | - | 20 |
| Highway (mpg) | 28 | - | 26 |
| Combined (mpg) | 24 | - | 22 |
| Automatic transmission (AWD) | - | - | - |
| City (mpg) | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Highway (mpg) | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Combined (mpg) | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gallons) | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 |
Features & Options
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| Mechanical | LX | EX | SX |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L GDI I4 Engine | S | S | -- |
| 2.0L Turbo GDI I4 Engine | -- | -- | S |
| 6-speed automatic transmission with H-Matic | S | S | S |
| Active Eco System | S | S | S |
| High performance dampers | S | S | S |
| Exterior | LX | EX | SX |
| 17" machine-finish alloy wheels | S | -- | -- |
| 18" machine-finish alloy wheels | -- | S | -- |
| 18" sport alloy wheels | -- | -- | S |
| Temporary spare tire | S | S | S |
| Panoramic sunroof | -- | O | S |
| Projection headlights | S | S | S |
| LED positioning lights | S | S | -- |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | -- | -- | S |
| LED taillights | -- | -- | S |
| Fog lights | -- | O | S |
| LED High Mounted Stop Lamp | S | S | S |
| Chrome radiator grille | S | S | -- |
| Unique front radiator grille | -- | -- | S |
| Privacy glass (rear side, tailgate) | S | S | S |
| Solar front glass (windshield, front side) | S | S | S |
| Body-color bumper with chrome garnish | S | S | S |
| Black belt-line molding | S | -- | -- |
| Chrome belt-line molding | -- | S | S |
| Rear spoiler | O | S | S |
| Roof rails | O | S | S |
| Single exhaust pipe | S | S | -- |
| Dual exhaust pipe with chrome tip | -- | -- | S |
| Power folding outside mirrors | -- | O | S |
| Outside heated mirrors | -- | O | S |
| Outside mirrors with turn signal indicators | -- | O | S |
| Body-color outside mirror, electric adjustable | S | S | S |
| Body-color outside door handles | S | -- | -- |
| Chrome outside door handles | -- | S | S |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | S | S | S |
| Rear window wiper | S | S | S |
| Rear window defroster | S | S | S |
| Interior | LX | EX | SX |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls | S | S | S |
| Illuminated ignition cylinder | S | S | S |
| Cooling glove box | -- | O | S |
| Sunvisor illumination, extendable with ticket holder | O | S | S |
| Deluxe upper door trims | S | S | S |
| Matte silver inside door handles | S | S | S |
| Premium door scuff | -- | -- | S |
| Cargo net hooks | S | S | S |
| Luggage under tray | S | S | S |
| Luggage center tray | S | S | S |
| Cargo area lamp | S | S | S |
| Rear center armrest with cup holders | O | S | S |
| Seating & Trim | LX | EX | SX |
| Cloth seats | S | -- | -- |
| Leather seats | -- | S | S |
| Heated front seats | -- | S | S |
| Front cooled/ventilated seats | -- | O | S |
| 2nd row 60:40-split folding seating | S | S | S |
| Manual adjustable driver's seat | S | -- | -- |
| Front seatback pockets | S | S | S |
| Power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support | -- | S | S |
| Leather wrapped steering wheel | -- | S | S |
| Leather wrapped gear shift knob | -- | S | S |
| Active up/down, sliding front headrests | S | S | S |
| Artificial leather wrapped door armrest | S | S | S |
| Comfort, Convenience & Technology | LX | EX | SX |
| Air conditioning with cabin air filter | S | -- | -- |
| Dual-zone, fully automatic temperature control with ionized air filtration system | -- | S | S |
| Power door locks | S | S | S |
| Remote keyless entry with panic function | S | S | S |
| Smart Key push-button start | -- | S | S |
| Power windows with one-touch driver's express down | S | -- | -- |
| Power windows with one-touch driver's express up/down | -- | S | S |
| 6-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo system | S | S | S |
| Bluetooth® wireless technology | S | S | S |
| USB/auxiliary input jacks | S | S | S |
| Touchscreen display Audio 3.0B with Rear Camera Display | O | S | S |
| UVO eServices telematics with navigation | -- | O | S |
| Infinity premium audio system | -- | O | S |
| Tilt and telescopic steering column | S | S | S |
| Trip computer | O | S | S |
| Electric Chromic Mirror (ECM) Homelink | -- | O | S |
| Automatic On/Off Headlights | O | S | S |
| Rear air-vent | S | S | S |
| Safety & Security | LX | EX | SX |
| Dual front advanced airbags | S | S | S |
| Front seat-mounted, side curtain airbags | S | S | S |
| Dual full-length side curtain airbags with rollover sensor | S | S | S |
| Anti-whiplash active front headrests | S | S | S |
| Height adjustable front and 2nd row headrests | S | S | S |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | S | S | S |
| 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) | S | S | S |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | S | S | S |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | S | S | S |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | S | S | S |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | S | S | S |
| Height adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners | S | S | S |
| Impact sensing auto door unlock | S | S | S |
| Center door lock (passenger side) | -- | S | S |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | S | S | S |
| Rear Park Assist System | -- | O | S |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | S | S | S |
Pricing
| Model | Description | Msrp |
|---|---|---|
| Sportage LX | 2.4L I4 - 6 A/T (FWD) | $22,150.00 |
| Sportage EX | 2.4L I4 - 6 A/T (FWD) | $25,350.00 |
| Sportage LX | 2.4L I4 - 6 A/T (AWD) | $23,650.00 |
| Sportage EX | 2.4L I4 - 6 A/T (AWD) | $26,850.00 |
| Sportage SX | 2.0L T-GDI - 6 A/T (FWD) | $29,990.00 |
| Sportage SX | 2.0L T-GDI - 6 A/T (AWD) | $31,490.00 |
