Which Kia Sportage years have remote start?
The Kia Sportage offers remote start in 6 of the 13 model years we have trim data for (2015–2027). It first appears in 2020, optional on the LX and S. In 2027 it's standard on the EX (Hybrid), LX (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 EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line and X-Pro Prestige.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Some trims | Standard on the EX (Hybrid), LX (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 EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line and X-Pro Prestige. |
| 2026 | Standard | Standard on every trim (EX, LX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), LX (Hybrid), S (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid)). |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), LX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX. |
| 2024 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 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 | Optional | Optional on the LX and Nightfall Edition (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the EX and SX Turbo. |
| 2021 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2020 | Optional | Optional on the LX and S (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the EX and SX Turbo. |
| 2019 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2018 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2017 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 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.
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 centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof