The 2017 Kia Sportage is a compact SUV of the fourth generation. It offers three trims levels: LX, EX, and SX Turbo. The LX and EX trims come with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 181 horsepower. The SX Turbo trim, on the other hand, boasts a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 240 horsepower. All trims feature a six-speed automatic transmission with either FWD or AWD. The Sportage is well-equipped with safety features such as rearview camera, rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Tech highlights include a 5-inch touch screen, a six-speaker sound system, satellite radio, Bluetooth, and USB port. The 2017 model year witnessed significant design tweaks over the previous versions, with sharper styling and contemporary cabin design.