2012 Kia Sportage SUV Crossover Trims & Features

The Kia Sportage SUV Crossover offers four trim packages. These are base, LX, EX, and SX. The base model comes with the standard features most would expect including air-conditioning, full power accessories, Bluetooth connectivity for audio and phone, cruise control, and a sound system that includes 4 speakers with satellite radio, CD player, ipod connectivity, and an auxiliary audio jack. The base also contains 16-inch alloy wheels as standard features. The Sportage LX increases the alloy wheel to 17 inches and adds luxury features such as keyless entry, and tinted rear windows. A consumer can opt to also get the convenience package, which adds features such as floor mates, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, rear spoiler, roof rails, and rear parking sensors. The Sportage EX has 18-inch wheels, a rearview camera, upgraded sound system with touchscreen interface, voice-activated cell phone and audio interface, automatic headlights with LED for daytime, power driver seat, more lavish steering wheel and upholstery. There is also the option for an EX premium package for more luxurious options such as heated front seats and leather upholstery. The SX model is sportier with a sport-tuned suspension, a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, and a different exterior and interior styling.

The Kia Sportage SUV Crossover offers many technology features that make this vehicle appealing to consumers. One such feature is the UVO infotainment System powered by Microsoft. It enables users to use their personal devices whether it is an ipod or cell phone through the cars interface. Users can hands free make phone calls and select music to play through this interface. The system includes advanced voice control, a color touch screen, HD radio, Bluetooth, a rearview camera, easy feature updates and a digital jukebox. Another technology feature that the Sportage offers navigation with Sirius traffic.

The Kia Sportage SUV Crossover is one of the safest cars on the market and received the highest rating of "good" in the frontal-offset, side-impact, and roof strength tests by the Insurance for Highway Safety crash testing. The SUV Crossover is also equipped with certain features to help minimize the severity of a collision such as full-length side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, front active headrests, and front seat-belt pretensioners that tighten to help reduce injury. Another safety feature that makes the Sportage SUV Crossover a leader in safety is the Advanced Airbag System in which six airbags are placed throughout the cabin. The front airbag monitors the severity of an impact and controls airbag inflation accordingly in order to minimized injury. For families, the Crossover offers lower anchors and tethers for child seats.