The 2025 Kia Sportage near Rio Rancho NM is Ready for You!

As the company’s longest-running model (since 1993!), the 2025 Kia Sportage near Rio Rancho, NM is back and better than ever. Thanks to its substantial list of standard equipment, attractive options, and roominess at an affordable price the Sportage gets noticed in the crowded compact crossover segment. It was redesigned in 2023 and boasts a bold and modern look. If you’re in the market for a new crossover, the 2025 Sportage is an excellent choice.

 

Power and Performance

All trims of the 2025 Sportage have a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder under the hood that produces 187 horsepower, with an 8-speed automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive. It’s also offered in hybrid form, but this article focuses on the traditional powertrain. Seven trims are offered, beginning with the LX at $28,565. The X-Line trim has off-road looks, but the X-Pro trim comes equipped with the gear to help get you off-road, such as all-terrain tires wrapped around black 17-inch wheels and an array of drive modes. 

 

 

If you want some punchiness at go-time, the hybrid delivers faster acceleration, but if quickness isn’t a “must-have” for you, you’ll be happy with the conventional drivetrain. And while compact crossovers aren’t the top choice for towing, the Sportage can pull a maximum of 2500 pounds when properly equipped. 

The new Sportage gets 25/32 mpg city/highway when equipped with front-wheel drive, according to the EPA, while all-wheel drive versions are rated for 23/28 mpg city/highway. However, we’d like to note that Car & Driver reported a return of 31 mpg in their own carefully controlled highway fuel-economy test with an AWD X-Pro Prestige model. 

 

2025 Kia Sportage near Rio Rancho, NM: Interior

The cabin’s focal point is a dual panoramic curved display comprising two 12.3-inch screens. One is the infotainment touchscreen, and the other is the digital instrumentation panel. A rotary shift knob, push-to-start button, and other controls are integrated into the console of the eye-catching piano-black bezel. 

You’ll appreciate the option of a two-tone color scheme or an all-black cabin with plenty of room for five passengers (yes, the backseat is roomy enough for adults). Cargo space is also generous, with 40 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 74 cubes with the seats folded. There’s also a dual-level cargo floor in all trim levels for added versatility. Did we mention the 2025 Kia Sportage boasts class-leading numbers in cargo space and rear leg room? It’s true!

 

Technology and Safety

All Sportage models come standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, except the LX, which has an 8-inch touchscreen. Touch responsive controls for stereo and climate sit below the infotainment interface, and several USB ports are scattered throughout the cabin. A wireless charger, Wi-Fi hotspot, and a Harman-Kardon audio system are also available. 

A variety of standard and optional driver-assist technologies are featured in the 2025 Sportage. Some options include remote parking and navigation-based adaptive cruise control, while key standard features include auto emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and forward collision warning.

 

One More Thing

If you’re still on the fence about a 2025 Kia Sportage near Rio Rancho, NM, Kia has one of the best powertrain warranties in the automotive industry: 10 years or 100,000 miles for the powertrain and a limited warranty covering five years or 60,000 miles. Visit us at Fiesta Kia to learn more about the new Kia Sportage. The dealership of Fiesta Kia at 7400 Lomas Blvd in Albuquerque, NM 87110.