Which Kia Sportage years have blind-spot monitoring?
The Kia Sportage offers blind-spot monitoring in 11 of the 13 model years we have trim data for (2015–2027). It first appears in 2017, standard on the EX and SX Turbo. In 2027 it's standard on the EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), S (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid), optional on the LX, and not available on the LX (Hybrid).
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), S (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the LX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX (Hybrid). |
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), S (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX and LX (Hybrid). |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX and LX (Hybrid). |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX and LX (Hybrid). |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX and LX (Hybrid). |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, Nightfall Edition and SX Turbo. Optional on the LX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, S and SX. Not on the LX. |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, S and SX Turbo. Not on the LX. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the EX and SX Turbo. Not on the LX. |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the EX and SX Turbo. Optional on the LX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the EX and SX Turbo. Not on the LX. |
| 2016 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2015 | No | Not available on any trim. |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
Every model with blind-spot monitoring
More about the Kia Sportage
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centering360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof