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2016 Kia Sportage

2016 Kia Sportage Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$22,150 - $31,490

Original MSRP:
$21,253 - $29,631

2016 Kia Sportage Review
The 2016 Kia Sportage is a 4-door, 5-passenger new SUV that has been carried over from 2015. The 2016 Kia Sportage is available in three models, the LX, the EX, and the SX. All 2016 Kia Sportage models have a standard 2.4-liter, 182 hp engine, and a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. The 2016 Kia Sportage averages 21 MPG city and over 20 MPG highway. The 2016 Kia Sportage carries a 60 month/60,000 mile basic warranty.

The 2016 Kia Sportage models come with the following standard features - programmable locks, valet lockout, anti-theft, ABS brakes, AWD, traction control and stability control, child safety door locks, CD changer, iPod® jack, MP3 player, radio display, USB port, Bluetooth® wireless access, surround sound, DVD player, voice navigation system, automatic headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights, front/rear air dam, rear spoiler, dual automatic climate controls, air filter, rear controls, intelligent cruise, temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, trip computer with fuel consumption, driver memory adjustments, genuine wood trim, Keyless Access Card Key, programmable remote fob, remote fuel door, universal garage door, electronic parking aid w/camera, trunk anti-trap, memory steering column, sunroof, vehicle speed sensing wipers, tinted glass, dual heated/cooled/memory/power/lumbar/leather seats, power/heated/signaling/memory mirrors, and a rear window power shade. *Not all features are standard on all models.

Some optional upgrades for the 2016 Kia models include an interior light kit, a remote start, and a Popular package.

The 2016 Kia Sportage is a new car under $25,000 that has a starting price of $22,150.
Warranty Information
Basic: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 22V051000
Mfg's Report Date FEB 01, 2022
Component SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Number of Units Affected 126747
Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Consequence An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.
Manufacturer Recall Number SC227

2016 Kia Sportage Models & Prices

2016 Kia Sportage LX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
FWD 4dr LX $22,150 $21,253 $347 / Month*
AWD 4dr LX $23,650 $22,678 $370 / Month*

2016 Kia Sportage EX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
FWD 4dr EX $25,350 $24,205 $395 / Month*
AWD 4dr EX $26,850 $25,630 $418 / Month*

2016 Kia Sportage SX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
FWD 4dr SX $29,990 $28,206 $460 / Month*
AWD 4dr SX $31,490 $29,631 $483 / Month*

2016 Kia Sportage Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
LX EX SX
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off    
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off    
Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim    
Black Wheel Well Trim
Body-Colored Door Handles    
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator    
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding  
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Chrome Door Handles  
Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim  
Clearcoat Paint
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Deep Tinted Glass
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade    
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
Front Fog Lamps    
Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip  
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
LED Brakelights    
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Lip Spoiler  
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off    
Roof Rack Rails Only  
Steel Spare Wheel
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tires: P225/60R17    
Tires: P235/55R18  
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park
Wheels: 17" Alloy    
Wheels: 18" Alloy    
Wheels: Unique 18" Alloy    
INTERIOR Features
LX EX SX
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
3 12V DC Power Outlets
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
6-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline, Height Adjustment and Fore/Aft Movement    
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Air Filtration
Analog Appearance
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Cloth Seat Trim    
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror    
Day-Night Rearview Mirror  
Delayed Accessory Power
Driver And Passenger Door Bins  
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror    
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror  
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Seat  
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning  
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way adjustable driver seat and 4-way adjustable passenger seat    
Front Center Armrest    
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest  
Front Cupholder
Front Map Lights
Full Carpet Floor Covering    
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats  
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer and Trip Odometer    
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer  
Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way power adjustable driver seat w/power lumbar support and 4-way adjustable passenger seat    
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way power adjustable driver seat w/power lumbar support and 4-way adjustable passenger seat    
HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter    
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Illuminated Glove Box
Immobilizer
Interior Trim -inc: Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leather Gear Shifter Material  
Leather Seat Trim  
Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel  
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Air Conditioning    
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Outside Temp Gauge
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down    
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down  
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Rear Windows
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start  
Rear Cupholder
Refrigerated/Cooled Box Located In The Glovebox, Driver And Passenger Door Bins    
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Fuel
Trip Computer  
Urethane Gear Shifter Material    
Ventilated Front Seats    
Vinyl Door Trim Insert
MECHANICAL Features
LX EX SX
110 Amp Alternator  
130 Amp Alternator    
15.3 Gal. Fuel Tank
3.064 Axle Ratio  
3.195 Axle Ratio  
3.32 Axle Ratio    
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control
54-Amp/Hr 600CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection  
68-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection    
Automatic Full-Time All-Wheel
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Electronic Transfer Case
Engine: 2.0L GDI Turbo I4 -inc: dual CVVT    
Engine: 2.4L GDI DOHC 16V I4 -inc: dual CVVT  
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Front-Wheel Drive
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
GVWR: 4,568 lbs    
GVWR: 4,608 lbs  
GVWR: 4,696 lbs    
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Permanent Locking Hubs
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher    
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust  
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic -inc: electronically-controlled overdrive w/Sportmatic shifting
SAFETY Features
LX EX SX
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Rear Parking Sensors    
Side Impact Beams
ENTERTAINMENT Features
LX EX SX
Infinity Premium Audio -inc: 7 speakers (including subwoofer)    
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Steering Wheel Controls    
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation and Internal Memory    
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls and Internal Memory    
Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3/SiriusXM -inc: 6 speakers, USB/auxiliary input jacks and Bluetooth (phone and streaming audio)    
Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3/SiriusXM w/Touch Screen -inc: 6 speakers, USB/auxiliary input jacks, Bluetooth (phone and streaming audio) and rear camera display    
Radio: UVO eServices w/Navigation -inc: AM/FM stereo, CD/MP3 player, SiriusXM satellite radio, USB/auxiliary input jacks, Bluetooth (phone and streaming audio) and rear camera display    
Regular Amplifier    

2016 Kia Sportage Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
LX EX SX
EX PREMIUM PACKAGE -inc: UVO eServices w/Navigation, Rear Park Assist System, Dual Body-Color Power Heated Mirrors, LED turn-signal indicators and power folding, Infinity Premium Audio, 7 speakers (including subwoofer), Cooled Glovebox, Smart Key w/Push Button Start, Ventilated Front Seats, Panoramic Sunroof, Electrochromic Mirror w/Homelink, Front Fog Lamps    
LX POPULAR PACKAGE -inc: Rear Spoiler, Auto On/Off Headlamps, Trip Computer, Roof Rails, Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors, 2nd Row Armrests w/Cup Holders, Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3/SiriusXM w/Touch Screen, 6 speakers, USB/auxiliary input jacks, Bluetooth (phone and streaming audio) and rear camera display    
RADIO: AM/FM/CD/MP3/SIRIUSXM W/TOUCH SCREEN -inc: 6 speakers, USB/auxiliary input jacks, Bluetooth (phone and streaming audio) and rear camera display    
REAR CAMERA DISPLAY    
SUPER ULTRA LOW EMISSION VEHICLE (SULEV) -inc: Engine: 2.4L GDI DOHC 16V I4, dual CVVT  
PAINT SCHEME Options
LX EX SX
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
LX EX SX
AUTO DIMMING MIRROR W/HOMELINK -inc: Compass (PIO)  
CARGO COVER (PIO)
CARGO MAT (PIO)
CARGO NET (PIO)
CARGO TRAY (PIO)
CARPET FLOOR MATS (PIO)
CROSS BARS (PIO)
INTERIOR LIGHT KIT (PIO)
MUD GUARDS (PIO)
PUDDLE LIGHTS (PIO)
PUSH BUTTON START (PIO)  
REMOTE START (DISCONTINUED) (PIO) (DISC) NO LONGER AVAILABLE for factory ordering as of June 19, 2015. *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*    
REMOTE START (PIO)    
SIDE STEPS (PIO)
TOW HITCH (PIO)  
WHEEL LOCKS (PIO)
PRIMARY PAINT Options
LX EX SX
BLACK CHERRY
BRIGHT SILVER    
CLEAR WHITE
MINERAL SILVER
TWILIGHT BLUE
SEAT TRIM Options
LX EX SX
ALPINE GRAY, CLOTH SEAT TRIM    
ALPINE GRAY, LEATHER SEAT TRIM    
BLACK, CLOTH SEAT TRIM    
BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM  

2016 Kia Sportage Technical Specifications

Brakes
LX EX SX
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 11.8 11.8
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.2 11.2 11.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
LX EX SX
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 54.6 54.6 54.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 26.1 26.1 26.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) 26.1 26.1 26.1
Engine
LX EX SX
Displacement 2.4 L/144 2.4 L/144 2.0 L/122
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 180 @ 6000 182 @ 6000 260 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 176 @ 4000 177 @ 4000 269 @ 1850
Exterior Dimensions
LX EX SX
Height, Overall (in) 64.4 64.4 64.4
Length, Overall (in) 174.8 174.8 175.2
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.8 6.8 6.8
Wheelbase (in) 103.9 103.9 103.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73 73 73
Fuel Tank
LX EX SX
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.3 15.3 15.3
Steering
LX EX SX
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.7 34.7 34.7
Suspension
LX EX SX
Suspension Type - Front Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Tires
LX EX SX
Front Tire Size P225/60HR17 P235/55HR18 P235/55HR18
Rear Tire Size P225/60HR17 P235/55HR18 P235/55HR18
Transmission
LX EX SX
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 6 6 6
Vehicle
LX EX SX
Front Head Room (in) 39.1 39.1 39.1
Front Leg Room (in) 41.4 41.4 41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.7 56.7 56.7
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 100 100 100
Second Head Room (in) 38.5 38.5 38.5
Second Leg Room (in) 37.9 37.9 37.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.1 55.1 55.1
Weight Information
LX EX SX
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3426 3280 3433

2016 Kia Sportage Safety Features

Safety Features
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Parking Sensors
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A