With 8 trim options, the 2025 Ka Sportage offers comprehensive options for just about all drivers. Noted for its performance and efficiency, this five-seater offers ample cargo space and outstanding safety features while being a fun drive.

Good overall fuel efficiency with hybrid and PHEV models available as turbocharged versions, performance, and money savings go hand-in-hand here. Though the 2025 model is not significantly different from previous model years, it is overall a solid investment. With the competitive 2025 Kia Sportage price in Canada, this vehicle could be on many consideration lists..

Key performance features of the 2025 Kia Sportage include the front wheel drive drivetrain, the automatic transmission with overdrive, and two engine options. The regular unleaded I-4 engine in the base models is a 2.5-L/152 displacement vehicle with 187 horsepower and 178 ft-lb in torque. The gas-only versions are easy to drive with their 8-speed automatic transmission. The LX offers front-wheel drive, though optional all-wheel drive is available and is standard across all higher trims.

The upgraded Hybrid and PHEV models offer a nice blend of options. The Sportage Hybrid, with 117 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, offers a gas and electric engine to provide more power. The PHEV has the same torque with 261 horsepower.

The all-wheel drive vehicles noted in this 2025 Kia Sportage review have an NRCan rating of 10.1 L/100 km city, 8.7 highway, and 9.5 combined. The vehicles with front-wheel drive have a rating at 9.3 city, 7.1 highway, and 8.3 combined. The Hybrid model ups the game with 6.1 city, 6.3 highway, and 6.2 combined. The PHEV offers 6.6 city, 6.7 highway, and 6.7 combined. The vehicle reaches 55 km when the battery is fully charged, which is a decent range for most vehicles in its class.

The interior design is simple and not exceedingly comfortable. However, the higher trim options offer features like faux leather, heated steering wheels, and heated rear seats. Also notable is the higher quality power adjustable seats for the driver. Cooled seats also help the upper trims compete with other models. Overall, there’s good legroom to make a drive with four or five adults comfortable. The Hybrid and PHEV trim models have some nice upholstery and detailing as well.

When it comes to technology, the Kia Sportage price is surprising for the ample amount of onboard technology. The vehicles feature two LCD monitors in the front with a strong audio system, USB connectivity, and an 8-inch display. Compatibility with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is available across all model trims.  

Most trims also offer a remote start and wireless phone charger option. The driver assist features are also excellent, providing a wide range of benefits behind the wheel. The upgraded 12.3-inch touchscreen is ideal for navigation and app use on the upper trim models.

A few things give the 2025 Kia Sportage a high rating for space. First, the interior cabin design offers various benefits, like cupholders for everyone in the car, a space-saving centre console perfect for storing snacks, and easy access to USB ports even for those in the backseat.

Add to this the interior’s roomy design, where adults in the backseat don’t have to brush each other’s shoulders, which makes the vehicle an all-around solid choice for functionality and practicality. Good for longer trips and comfortable enough for some taller people, there’s even cargo space enough for more than just groceries. 

Legroom is 1,052 mm and 1,050 mm in the second row, a solid amount for this type of vehicle. You also get 1,121 litres of cargo space in the back, and when you tuck down the second row of seats, that opens up to 2,098 litres.

Clean lines, an exterior that’s sharp and sporty, and the overall range of options in eight trims make the 2025 Kia Sportage a good-looking vehicle for most people. The styling is much carried over from previous years, with a few updates, but why change what’s working so well? It has a bold look and feel that’s fun to drive.

Barely out in the market, there's no telling what this vehicle's reliability will be, but we can base that on previous models. As noted, this model is well-loved, and it's not just about its looks. It has few mechanical concerns and a reliable safety rating. Consumer Reports provides a 60/100 level of reliability, meaning it is above average when compared to a new car average. 

Safety is a critical factor for most buyers today. When it comes to 2025 Kia Sportage pricing, paying more for safety makes sense. Luckily, you do not need to do this here. The X-Line trim option offers some nice added safety features, including rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind-spot monitoring. Additional trims offer adaptive cruise control, highway driving assist, and 360-degree cameras to enhance overall safety. 

The IIHS’s review of the 2024 model offered the second-highest award, the Top Safety Pick, noting it had “Good” ratings for crashworthiness.

When considering the Kia Sportage price, you’ll find it’s highly competitive, with the base model LX starting at $30,295 with four-wheel drive or a bit more at $32,295 for all-wheel drive. Still, the pricing for 2025 is only slightly higher than the 2024 model. Here’s a look at the pricing for each of the Kia Sportage trims:

• LX FWD: $30,295
• LX AWD: $32,295
• X-Line AWD: $35,895
• EX AWD: $37,595
• EX Premium AWD: $39,695
• X-Line Limited AWD: $43,095
• SX HEV AWD: $43,845
• EX Premium PHEV AWD: $46,995
• SX PHEV AWD: $49,995