Which Kia Sportage years have ventilated (cooled) seats?
The Kia Sportage offers ventilated (cooled) seats in 12 of the 13 model years we have trim data for (2015–2027). It first appears in 2015, optional on the EX and SX. In 2027 it's standard on the SX Prestige, X-Pro Prestige, SX Prestige (Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid), and not available on the EX, LX, SX, X-Line, EX (Hybrid), LX (Hybrid), S (Hybrid), X-Line (Hybrid) and X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid).
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Prestige, X-Pro Prestige, SX Prestige (Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, LX, SX, X-Line, EX (Hybrid), LX (Hybrid), S (Hybrid), X-Line (Hybrid) and X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Prestige, X-Pro Prestige, SX Prestige (Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, LX, SX, X-Line, EX (Hybrid), LX (Hybrid), S (Hybrid), X-Line (Hybrid) and X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Prestige, X-Pro Prestige, SX Prestige (Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, LX, SX, X-Line, X-Pro, EX (Hybrid), LX (Hybrid) and X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Prestige, X-Pro Prestige, SX Prestige (Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, LX, SX, X-Line, X-Pro, EX (Hybrid), LX (Hybrid) and X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Prestige, X-Pro Prestige, SX Prestige (Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, LX, SX, X-Line, X-Pro, EX (Hybrid), LX (Hybrid) and X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Turbo. Optional on the EX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX and Nightfall Edition. |
| 2021 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Turbo. Optional on the EX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX and S. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Turbo. Optional on the EX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX. |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Turbo. Optional on the EX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX. |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Turbo. Optional on the EX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX. |
| 2016 | Some trims | Standard on the SX. Optional on the EX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX. |
| 2015 | Optional | Optional on the EX and SX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX. |
"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 ventilated (cooled) seats
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 seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof