Overview
The 2019 Kia Sportage stands out in the competitive compact crossover class with its quirky exterior styling and engaging driving dynamics. Beyond its attractive pricing, the 2019 Sportage offers a long list of standard features, a well-rounded safety suite, and excellent 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty coverage. The Kia's five-passenger compact crossover delivers quick acceleration with the 240-horsepower turbocharged engine which is one of the most powerful engines in this class. Though the 2019 Kia Sportage is a less spunky and a bigger version of the smaller Soul hatchback, it offers the athletic handling and decent mpg ratings of up to 23 city/30 highway. With adult-friendly seating in both rows, the Sportage's interior comes with loads of cool high-tech features. For 2019, the Kia Sportage is mostly unchanged and is available in three different trim levels: LX, EX, and SX Turbo.
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2019 Kia Sportage Buying Advice
The 2019 Sportage carries over mostly unchanged from 2018. The 2019 Sportage comes with fewer available features for the base trim than before, and heated rear seats are no longer available across the range. Kia redesigned the Sportage last in 2017 while the upcoming 2020 Kia Sportage is going to be an all-new model. Opting for a used 2017 model will offer identical spec but at a lower price. In the Sportage lineup, the base LX's 181-hp engine provides adequate power for daily driving needs but the standard features list is not happening. Opting for EX makes more sense as it adds features like smartphone integration technology and other comfort features.
The base 2019 Kia Sportage LX comes with a base four-cylinder but a fuel-efficient engine with front-wheel drive. for shoppers looking for turbocharged Sportage, the SX starts at just over $33,000. All-wheel drive is optional on the LX, EX or SX trim levels. In terms of pricing, Sportage faces competition from Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue, and Toyota RAV4.
2019 Kia Sportage for sale
The base 2019 Kia Sportage LX FWD starts at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $23,750 while the Sportage LX AWD costs $1500 more. The mid-level Sportage EX brings additional amenities and safety features at a reasonable price of $26,600. For a power-packed performance, the Sportage SX Turbo with 19-in wheels goes for $33,100. All models in the 2019 lineup can be equipped with an all-wheel drive. The prices most people paid for the used 2019 Kia Sportage LX with standard options is around $23,420 while the SX Turbo is available at local dealerships at around $30,700.