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2024 Kia Sportage: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2024 Kia Sportage is that LED projector headlights and rear second-row side airbags become standard across the gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid lineup. This is a light update rather than a redesign, and the rest of the Sportage largely carries over.
About the 2024 Kia Sportage
5th generation Sportage (2023-2025 pre-refresh), second model year before the 2026 update.
The 2024 Sportage is Kia’s roomy compact SUV for shoppers who want more cabin space and visual flair than the class average. Kia pitches it as an adventurous daily driver, with gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid choices plus more rugged X-Line and X-Pro versions. Its big selling points are passenger room, cargo space, strong feature content, and the ability to pick a version focused on value, comfort, efficiency, or light-trail personality without leaving the Sportage family.
The 2024 lineup ranges from the practical LX and comfort-focused EX to the rugged-looking AWD X-Line and more trail-focused X-Pro. EX brings a 12.3-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, and synthetic leather, while X-Pro adds AWD, terrain modes, and 8.3 inches of ground clearance. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions provide electrified alternatives, with upper trims adding features such as a panoramic sunroof, premium audio, ventilated front seats, and parking assistance.
What changed, by category
Styling
LED projector headlights become standard on every gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid Sportage trim.
Safety
Rear second-row side airbags become standard across the entire Sportage family.
Powertrain
Gasoline Sportage models standardize the 2.5-liter direct-injected engine in a form that meets SULEV30 emissions requirements.
2024 Kia Sportage specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Gas / Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 25–38 mpg | 25–42 mpg | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 25 mpg | 38 mpg | 23 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 33–38 mpg | 33–44 mpg | 33 mpg | 30 mpg | 26 mpg | 33 mpg | 38 mpg | 26 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 187 hp | 187 hp | 187 hp | 187 hp | 187 hp | 187 hp | ||
| Torque | 178–195 lb-ft | 178–195 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 178–195 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000–2500 lb | 2000–2500 lb | 2500 lb | 2500 lb | 2000–2500 lb | 2500 lb | 2000 lb | 2500 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 73.7–74.1 cu-ft | 73.7–74.1 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft | 65.5–74.1 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft | 73.7 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft | 65.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 39.5–41.3 in | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 39.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 34 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 34 | |||||||
| MPGe Combined | 84 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 84 | |||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||||
| Traction Control | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||||
| Heated Windshield | |||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||||
| Power Steering | |||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2024 Kia Sportage redesigned?
No. The 2024 Sportage is a light-update year within the fifth generation, which began for 2023. Its main changes are standard LED projector headlights, standard rear second-row side airbags, and an engine standardization for gasoline models.
Do all 2024 Kia Sportage trims have LED projector headlights?
Yes. LED projector headlights are standard across the 2024 gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid Sportage ranges.
What safety feature changed on the 2024 Kia Sportage?
Rear second-row side airbags became standard across the full 2024 Sportage family, including gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid models.
What changed on the gasoline 2024 Kia Sportage?
Gasoline models standardize the 2.5-liter direct-injected engine in SULEV30 emissions form. They also receive the lineup-wide LED projector headlights and rear second-row side airbags.
Is the 2024 Kia Sportage a major upgrade over the 2023 model?
No. The 2024 is a modest update rather than a major upgrade. Its clearest advantages over the 2023 model are standard LED projector headlights and rear second-row side airbags across the lineup.
2024 Kia Sportage Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Kia Sportage.
4.2
2024 Kia Sportage
(122 reviews)
“The sportage is an excellent vehicle for the money, very stylish interior with great appointments. The futuristic look make this vehicle stand out”
“Great warranty, surprisingly great gas mileage, nice ride, good looking car for the money, lots of features usually found on a much more expensive car! I couldn't be happier”
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