2020 Kia Sportage vs 2019 Kia Sportage

One of the many favorites here at Classic Kia of Carrollton is the Kia Sportage. It’s such a favorite that Kia released the 2020 Sportage model early along with the extremely popular Soul and Telluride. Now that the 2020 Kia Sportage is here, many fans will wonder how this crossover SUV has changed from year to year. So, we decided it would be great to compare this popular vehicle with itself! Here, check out our comparison for the 2020 Kia Sportage vs the 2019 Kia Sportage!
For comparison purposes, we will be using the specs from the standard trim. For your reference, this is the LX trim for both models. There are three other trims available for the Sportage, which are the S, EX, and the SX Turbo.

Test Drive the New 2020 Kia Sportage in El Paso

Based on our research, we have found that the 2020 Kia Sportage isn’t that different from the 2019 Kia Sportage. However, don’t let that discourage you from giving this crossover SUV a try! This information can change based on trim level you choose. So, it’s possible that there are notable differences that aren’t prevalent in the standard LX trim.
Regarding the differences we did find, it was changes to the appearance and safety of the Sportage. The MSRP went up at a very slight amount. To compensate for the raise in MSRP, the lane departure warning is standard on the 2020 model. Blind-spot monitoring is also available, which the 2019 Sportage didn’t offer. The MPG was roughly the same for both, with only 1 mpg improvement in the EPA-estimated combined mpg. The 2020 Kia Sportage will sport a different look in its wheels as it will have machined aluminum versus the previous silver aluminum.
If you’d like to give the new 2020 Kia Sportage a test drive and see everything it has to offer, contact us here at Classic Kia of Carrollton in El Paso! We’ll help you find the right Kia Sportage for you.