2018 Kia Sportage Clarksville TN

What are some of the standard features for each model in 2018?

Kia offers the 2018 Sportage in the three trim levels: LX, EX, and SX Turbo. The entry-level LX model is equipped with standard features like one USB port, 17-inch alloy wheels, a CD player, automatic headlights, satellite radio, rear privacy glass, a six-speaker sound system, driver-selectable driving modes, Bluetooth, a height-adjustable driver seat, a 5-inch touchscreen display, a rear seat with 60/40 split folding that can also recline, and a rearview camera. The Popular package for the LX model adds roof rails, heated front seats, automatic climate control, and more! Move up to the EX model and you gain a rear USB charging port, 18-inch wheels, leather upholstery, fog lights, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, heated mirrors, keyless entry and ignition, and upgraded exterior and interior trim. There are two packages available for the EX trim, the Premium and Sport Appearance, that add features like a heated steering wheel, exclusive exterior trim, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and more. The top of the line SX model adds the EX packages as standard, 19-inch wheels, a larger gauge display, xenon headlights, a flat-bottom steering wheel, LED fog lights, special exterior trim, and an electronic parking brake.

What type of engine options does the 2018 Sportage offer?

There are a few engine options for the 2018 model year. The standard engine is a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that delivers 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. This engine offers the best fuel economy for the Sorento at 28 mpg on the highway with front-wheel drive. You can opt for a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that creates 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. This engine can get 27 mpg on the highway with front-wheel drive. For even more power opt for Sorento powered by a 3.3-liter V6 engine that cranks out 290 horsepower and 252 pound-feet of torque. You can achieve 25 mpg on the highway with this engine and FWD. Kia pairs all three of these engines with a six-speed automatic transmission. Plus you can opt for Kia's torque-vectoring AWD instead of FWD on all models. When it comes to towing, the Sorento can tow between 2,000 and 5,000 pounds depending on the drive configuration and engine.

What are some of the safety and security features for the 2018 model year?

When it comes to safety and security the 2018 Kia Sportage is loaded with advanced equipment down to the smallest details. Across the trim levels standard features include electronic stability control, a rollover sensor, vehicle stability management, 3-point seat belt for all seats, an anti-locking braking system with 4-wheel disc brakes, front seat-belt pretensioners, dual front seat-mounted side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, and dual front advanced airbags. As well as rear child-safety door locks, traction control system, the LATCH system, electronic brake-force distribution, front and rear crumple zones, a brake assist system, side-impact door beams, hill start assist control, a tire-pressure monitoring system, and downhill brake control.