Why the 2020 Kia Sportage Is the Perfect Adventure Partner

The Kia Sportage packs a lot of capability into a small package. Not only can this crossover SUV handle the highway and back roads, it also looks good doing it. The 2020 Sportage comes with a long list of standard features and technology, and it has even more advanced safety features than ever. Here is why the 2020 Kia Sportage is the perfect adventure partner. 

The Power

The base engine for the Sportage is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that puts out 181 horsepower. The SX Turbo trim gets a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder that generates 240 horsepower. Both engines come with a six-speed automatic transmission, and you can opt for all-wheel drive no matter which trim you choose. Either of the powertrains has plenty of power to get the Sportage quickly up to speed, and all trims come with an excellent suspension system that helps to create a comfortable ride.

The Safety Technology

Every Sportage comes standard with a rearview camera, downhill brake control, hill-start assist, and electronic stability control. Also new for 2020, all the trims come with forward-collision mitigation, a lane-keeping assist system, pedestrian detection, automatic high beams, and a driver attention warning system. All the Sportage models except the LX now come with a blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert, and you can add these to the LX as an option. Adaptive cruise control and both front and rear parking sensors are also available.

The Upscale Cabin

There is room for up to five passengers in the Sportage. Cloth upholstery comes standard with synthetic or genuine leather available depending on the trim. Heated seats come with the Popular Package for the LX and come standard in the EX and up. These trims also get a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, and if you add the EX Technology Package, it comes with ventilated front seats and a power-adjustable passenger seat. The higher-end trims also get a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and solar glass.

The SX Turbo Trim

The best model for your adventure is the SX Turbo. This Sportage comes with 19-inch alloy wheels and a sport-tuned suspension. It also has LED fog lights, LED taillights, and bi-xenon headlights with a dynamic bending light feature to help you see better at night. The metal-finished skid plates help protect the SUV when the road gets rough, while the metal door-scuff plates add an extra level of protection.

The Technology

It’s important to stay connected when you are off on an adventure, and the Sportage has the technology features you need to keep you and your passengers entertained and connected. Even the base model has Bluetooth for streaming and phone use, and it comes standard with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The EX Technology package adds an 8-inch touch-screen display, navigation, wireless charging, satellite radio, and an 8-speaker stereo system.

The 2020 Kia Sportage has the power and the equipment to take you on your adventure. Whether it’s down the highway or up to the mountains, you can enjoy the ride.

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