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2016 Kia Sportage
A 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain and FWD and AWD availability.
2016 Kia Sportage is a 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2016 Kia Sportage offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2KNOWN TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
5SEATS
54.6 cu ftMAX CARGO
2016 model-year guide2KNOWN TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
5SEATS
54.6 cu ftMAX CARGO
THE 10-MINUTE GUIDE
Understand the 2016 Kia Sportage before you start shopping.
2016 Kia Sportage is a 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain.
2016 Kia Sportage offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2Known trims
GasPowertrains
5Seats
54.6 cu ftMax cargo
Start with what matters
2016 Kia Sportage is a 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain.
2016 Kia Sportage offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
How the lineup breaks down
2016 Kia Sportage has 2 named trims in the lineup shown here: LX and SX.
The trim name matters because equipment, powertrain choices, capability and pricing can change as you move through the range.
SX
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Powertrains, efficiency and capability
Powertrain choices shown for 2016 Kia Sportage include Gas.
Depending on the version, drivetrain choices shown include FWD and AWD.
up to 2,000 lb of towing in the highest documented version and up to 1,328 lb of payload in the highest documented version. Those are ceiling figures for the versions that carry the data, not promises for every trim.
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- Drive
- FWD / AWD
- Power
- Up to 260 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 22 combined mpg
- Towing
- Up to 2,000 lb
Interior, technology and everyday use
The feature census is not deep enough yet for a useful equipment summary. Missing equipment data is not treated as proof that the vehicle does or does not have a feature.
Package names currently documented include Popular package. Package availability does not prove that a package is installed on a particular vehicle.
Packages in the catalog
- Popular package
Safety evidence in context
This Guide includes 2 recalls, 102 complaints, and 127 manufacturer communications. These are different kinds of records, not a reliability score or failure rate, and applicability can vary by version or powertrain.
Safety evidence stays separated by what it actually measures.
Crash-test observations, recalls, manufacturer communications and driver-assistance equipment are different evidence types. AutoUnite does not collapse them into an artificial score.
Ask AutoUnite which safety facts apply to the version you're considering.
What ownership looks like
Original manufacturer coverage shown here includes Basic: 5 years / 60,000 miles, Powertrain: 10 years / 100,000 miles, Corrosion perforation: 5 years / 100,000 miles, and Roadside assistance: 5 years / 60,000 miles. On a used or nearly new vehicle, remaining coverage depends on in-service date, mileage and eligibility.
What changed for this model year
The year-over-year record is not complete enough to say exactly what changed. A missing change record is not treated as proof that the vehicle carried over unchanged.
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