2025 Kia Sportage SX Prestige Test Drive and Detailed Features Review

[@prophetessreinjohnson]

I have the 2023 Kia sportage. The back seats recline. I love that. The backseats recline in this model too.

[@judyskaff7817]

what is kia connect?

[@prophetessreinjohnson]

The only things I wanted that I don’t have is of course it being hybrid, heated and cooling steering wheel/seats and the sunroof. Does this have smart parking assist?

[@ithzheaven9413]

YES

[@RAMBOLOGY]

do the side mirrors fold in?

[@Theoneandonly0071]

No

[@sansinutube]

Does the 2025 Sportage Hybrid come with spare tire?

[@jeffcope660]

Yes

[@mfburk2010]

Any concerns about the CV transmission? They have become legendary for failing.

[@HeadTurnNet]

It has the traditional AT transmission with 8 speed, not the CVT. So no worries in this department.

[@mfburk2010]

@@HeadTurnNet Thank you. I plan to buy a car in the next month or so. I knew nothing about CVT until recently. I would rather fill up my tank more often in a car with AT than possibly face a huge replacement bill because CVT failed.

[@Brenden-u6b]

Which one is better Hyundai Tuson 2025 vs Kia Sportage 2025?

[@BladeCaptain-TRMN]

To me, the Sportage is much better in multiple points.

[@Brenden-u6b]

@@BladeCaptain-TRMN Thank you, sir, for sharing. I always like the KIA, especially the design. It looks better than Hyundai Tuson in my opinion. Since both are Korean made, I do see they're getting popular in here in the States.

[@lynh9648]

Was this a hybrid model Sportage?

[@Smailkia]

This was not the Hybrid version. We just got the Hybrid in and are excited to Test Drive it! Thanks for the question!

[@Tony770jr]

You forgot to show the window sticker with price!

[@Smailkia]

Sorry about that! Feel free to check out our inventory for pricing. www.smailkia.com/new-vehicles/sportage/

[@combatvolta]

Got my 25 and I can’t believe I don’t have wireless apple car play

[@Pokerpicker1]

What trim did you get

[@HeadTurnNet]

Actually I heard the base model LX has wireless CarPlay in its multimedia system. But the LX looks and feels too basic otherwise. I would at least get the EX.

[@chaosbolt66]

Horsepower?

[@kidflameyy]

200 something

[@marcwitt8507]

With the 2.5 gas 189 with the hybrid turbo it’s 222 or 227

[@janithforex4075]

You forgot to say that this has no wireless CarPlay

[@mikeatback]

I think the 2025 has it now

[@docb6667]

​@mikeatback nope - they're being stubborn for no conceivable reason

[@mikeatback]

Actually it is also technically available in 2024 models as well but not on all trim levels. Essentially it was available on the “smaller” screen versions

[@thatdtailguy]

It has android auto according to the White paper

[@marcosroman5296]

@@docb6667really no wireless Apple car play?

[@johnhanlon-u4s]

2024 model

[@SmedleyRudolf-w4k]

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[@hungryboy424]

They all look like mobile laptops now !