Exact configuration / US market
2017 / MY2017 / FWD
Kia Sportage FE FWD · Automatic (S6) · 4 cyl · 2.4 L
MY2017 US configuration with 2.4 L, automatic (s6), and source-linked EPA data.
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Identity
7/10- Model year
- 2017
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, year - Market
- United States
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, dataset US-market scope - Body style
- SUV
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, VClass - Doors
- Not recorded
- Seating capacitySelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 5
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Interior Dimensions / Seating capacity; FWD - Chassis / platform code
- Not recorded
- Factory grade
- Not recorded
- Manufacturer code
- KMX
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, mfrCode - EPA vehicle class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, VClass - FuelEconomy.gov record
- 37263
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, id
Powertrain
16/22- Powertrain layout
- Not recorded
- Powertrain type
- Internal combustion
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, atvType, fuelType1, and fuelType - Engine
- Not recorded
- Engine description
- SIDI
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, eng_dscr - Engine code
- Not recorded
- Engine position
- Not recorded
- Cylinders
- 4
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, cylinders - DisplacementSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 144 cu in
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; Engine / Displacement (cc); LX/EX columns - BoreSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 3.5 in
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Engine / Bore x stroke (mm); FWD - StrokeSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 3.8 in
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Engine / Bore x stroke (mm); FWD - Compression ratioSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 11.3:1
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Engine / Compression ratio; FWD - ValvesSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 16
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Engine / Valve System; FWD - Induction
- Naturally aspirated
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, tCharger, sCharger, and eng_dscr - Fuel deliverySelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- Direct injection
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Engine / Fuel Injection; FWD - Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, fuelType1 and fuelType - Alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- Stop-start system
- No
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, startStop - Engine powerSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 181 hp
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Engine / Horsepower (hp @ rpm); FWD - Power speedSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 6,000 rpm
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Engine / Horsepower (hp @ rpm); FWD - Engine torqueSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 175 lb-ft
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Engine / Torque (lb. ft. @ rpm); FWD - Torque speedSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 4,000 rpm
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Engine / Torque (lb. ft. @ rpm); FWD - Redline
- Not recorded
Transmission
3/8- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, trany - Transmission code
- Not recorded
- Transmission type
- Automatic
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, trany; normalized transmission type - EPA transmission descriptor
- Not recorded
- Forward ratios / speeds
- Not recorded
- Driven wheels
- FWD
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, drive - Differential
- Not recorded
- Transfer case
- Not recorded
Gearing
8/19- 1st gearSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 4.2:1
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Drivetrain / 6-Speed Automatic Transmission / ratio 1; FWD - 2nd gearSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 2.6:1
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Drivetrain / 6-Speed Automatic Transmission / ratio 2; FWD - 3rd gearSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 1.8:1
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Drivetrain / 6-Speed Automatic Transmission / ratio 3; FWD - 4th gearSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 1.4:1
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Drivetrain / 6-Speed Automatic Transmission / ratio 4; FWD - 5th gearSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 1:1
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Drivetrain / 6-Speed Automatic Transmission / ratio 5; FWD - 6th gearSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 0.8:1
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Drivetrain / 6-Speed Automatic Transmission / ratio 6; FWD - 7th gear
- Not recorded
- 8th gear
- Not recorded
- 9th gear
- Not recorded
- 10th gear
- Not recorded
- CVT lowest ratio
- Not recorded
- CVT highest ratio
- Not recorded
- ReverseSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 3.4:1
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Drivetrain / Reverse; FWD - Final driveSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 3.1:1
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Drivetrain / Final gear ratio; FWD - Front final drive
- Not recorded
- Rear final drive
- Not recorded
- Secondary reduction
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case high range
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case low range
- Not recorded
Chassis and steering
7/7- Frame / constructionSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- Unibody
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Chassis/Suspension / Body type; FWD - Front suspensionSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- MacPherson strut with stabilizer
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Chassis/Suspension / Front suspension; FWD - Rear suspensionSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- Multi-link
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Chassis/Suspension / Rear suspension; FWD - SteeringSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- Motor-driven power-assisted rack and pinion (MDPS)
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Steering / Steering type; FWD - Steering ratioSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 14.4:1
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Steering / Overall steering gear ratio; FWD - Turns lock-to-lockSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 2.71
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Steering / Turns - Lock to Lock; FWD - Turning circleSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 417.6 in
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Steering / Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft.); FWD
Brakes
2/6- Brake system
- Not recorded
- Front brakesSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- Disc, 304.8 mm (12 in.)
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Brakes / Brake Size (Front/rear); FWD - Rear brakesSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- Disc, 302.26 mm (11.9 in.)
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Brakes / Brake Size (Front/rear); FWD - Front rotor diameter
- Not recorded
- Rear rotor diameter
- Not recorded
- Anti-lock braking
- Not recorded
Wheels and tires
6/8- Wheels
- Not recorded
- Front wheelSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 7.0J x 17 alloy
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Tires & Wheels / Wheel Size; FWD - Rear wheelSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 7.0J x 17 alloy
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Tires & Wheels / Wheel Size; FWD - Front tireSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- P225/60R17
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Tires & Wheels / Tire Size; FWD - Rear tireSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- P225/60R17
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Tires & Wheels / Tire Size; FWD - Wheel fastener torque
- Not recorded
- Front cold tire pressure240 kPa (35 psi) is specified for front and rear at both normal load (up to three people) and maximum load. Match the original tire size and vehicle placard. This is not the compact-spare pressure.
- 35 psi
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Original US 2017 Sportage Owner Manual, PDF 575 / printed 9-4, TIRES AND WHEELS; original full-size tire rows - Rear cold tire pressure240 kPa (35 psi) is specified for front and rear at both normal load (up to three people) and maximum load. Match the original tire size and vehicle placard. This is not the compact-spare pressure.
- 35 psi
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Original US 2017 Sportage Owner Manual, PDF 575 / printed 9-4, TIRES AND WHEELS; original full-size tire rows
Replacement fitment
3/22- Wheel bolt pattern
- Not recorded
- Center bore
- Not recorded
- Front wheel offset
- Not recorded
- Rear wheel offset
- Not recorded
- Wheel fastener thread
- Not recorded
- Spare tire
- Not recorded
- Driver-side wiper
- Not recorded
- Passenger-side wiper
- Not recorded
- Rear wiper
- Not recorded
- 12 V battery specification
- Not recorded
- 12 V battery group / size
- Not recorded
- Low-beam bulb
- Not recorded
- High-beam bulb
- Not recorded
- Fog-lamp bulb
- Not recorded
- Front turn-signal bulb
- Not recorded
- Rear turn-signal bulb
- Not recorded
- Brake-lamp bulb
- Not recorded
- Reverse-lamp bulb
- Not recorded
- Engine air-filter fitmentAftermarket K&N catalog application; Kia owner manual recommends a Kia genuine part and warns that a non-genuine part could damage the air-flow sensor. OEM disposable element must not be washed; follow the selected aftermarket manufacturer instructions separately.
- K&N33-5046
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Exact2017 Sportage2.4L L4 Gas engine-air heading; All Models product link to33-5046 - Cabin air-filter fitmentK&N manufacturer application for VF2062 reusable cabin filter. Quantity1 comes from Kia single-filter housing/replacement procedure, not retail pack size. Kia disposable schedule and K&N reusable refresh instruction remain separate.
- K&N VF2062
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Exact2017 Sportage2.4L L4 Gas cabin heading; All Models product link toVF2062 - Engine oil-filter fitmentOne filter per oil service. Manufacturer fitment is separate from oil specification, drain-plug washer and torque. The existing HP-1004 product record can be reused after the complete material set is reviewed.
- K&N HP-1004
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K&N Sportage listing 2017 gasoline rows and both exact engine detail pages; HP-1004 product link / All Models - Engine oil drain washer
- Not recorded
Dimensions and capacity
6/13- Overall lengthSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 176.4 in
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Exterior Dimensions / Length; FWD - Overall widthSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 73 in
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Exterior Dimensions / Width; FWD - Overall heightSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 64.4 in
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Exterior Dimensions / Height, without roof rails; FWD - WheelbaseSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 105.1 in
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Exterior Dimensions / Wheelbase; FWD - Front trackSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 63.5 in
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Exterior Dimensions / Track / front; FWD - Rear trackSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 64 in
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Exterior Dimensions / Track / rear; FWD - Ground clearance
- Not recorded
- Curb weight
- Not recorded
- Weight distribution
- Not recorded
- Passenger volume
- Not recorded
- Cargo volume
- Not recorded
- Payload
- Not recorded
- Drag coefficient
- Not recorded
Load and utility
0/13- GVWR
- Not recorded
- Front GAWR
- Not recorded
- Rear GAWR
- Not recorded
- GCWR
- Not recorded
- Maximum trailer weight
- Not recorded
- Maximum tongue load
- Not recorded
- Maximum roof load
- Not recorded
- Cargo-bed length
- Not recorded
- Cargo-bed width
- Not recorded
- Cargo-bed depth
- Not recorded
- Cargo-floor length
- Not recorded
- Cargo-area width
- Not recorded
- Cargo-area height
- Not recorded
Fluids and capacities
3/16- Fuel tankSelected US LX FWD, standard wheels and tires; without roof rails. Options can change applicability.
- 65.6 US qt
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Kia US MY2017 Sportage specifications; LX column; Estimated Fuel Economy / Fuel tank capacity (gallons); FWD - Engine oil capacity
- Not recorded
- Engine oil with filter
- 5.1 US qt
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Printed9-7/PDF578; drain and refill - Engine oil without filter
- Not recorded
- Conditional engine oil refill
- Not recorded
- Coolant capacityOwner-manual system capacity, not an established drain/refill quantity. The actual amount after draining depends on retained coolant; use the matching fill and bleed procedure.
- 8.2 US qt
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Original US 2017 Sportage Owner Manual, PDF 578 / printed 9-7, coolant row for 2.4 GDI - Automatic transmission fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- CVT fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- DCT fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Manual transmission fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Differential oil capacity
- Not recorded
- Front differential fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Rear differential fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- A/C refrigerant charge
- Not recorded
- Washer-fluid capacity
- Not recorded
Service specifications
5/17- Minimum fuel octane
- Not recorded
- Engine oil viscosity
- SAE 5W-20 preferred
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Printed9-9/PDF580 - Engine oil specificationUse the exact approved specification. The manual wording does not establish interchangeability with every newer ACEA category.
- API SM or above; ILSAC GF-4 or above; ACEA A5 or above
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Printed9-7/9-9, PDF578/580 - Engine oil drain-plug torque
- Not recorded
- Automatic transmission fluid
- Approved ATF SP-IV: SK ATF SP-IV, MICHANG ATF SP-IV or NOCA ATF SP-IV
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Printed9-7/PDF578 - CVT fluid
- Not recorded
- DCT fluid
- Not recorded
- Manual transmission fluid
- Not recorded
- Coolant specification
- Phosphate-based ethylene-glycol coolant for an aluminum radiator; use the prescribed mixture
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Printed9-7/PDF578 - Differential fluid
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case fluid
- Not recorded
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4
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Printed9-7/PDF578 - Power-steering fluid
- Not recorded
- A/C refrigerant type
- Not recorded
- Spark-plug type
- Not recorded
- Spark-plug gap
- Not recorded
- Spark-plug torque
- Not recorded
Efficiency
3/6- EPA city
- 23 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, city08 - EPA highway
- 30 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, highway08 - EPA combined
- 26 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, comb08 - EPA city, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- EPA highway, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- EPA combined, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
Range
0/4- Total range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel city range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel highway range
- Not recorded
Emissions
3/4- Tailpipe CO₂
- 351 g/mi
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, co2TailpipeGpm - Emissions classification
- Not recorded
- EPA fuel-economy score
- 6
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, feScore - EPA greenhouse-gas score
- 6
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 37263, ghgScore
Safety
0/3- Tire-pressure monitoring
- Not recorded
- Stability control
- Not recorded
- Driver-assistance suite
- Not recorded
Body
0/2- Roof
- Not recorded
- Aerodynamic equipment
- Not recorded
maintenance
2/2- Cabin filters requiredOne cabin-filter element per normal housing replacement. No HEPA assembly or multi-filter package is inferred.
- 1
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Printed8-36–8-37/PDF505–506, single climate-control filter replacement steps1–4 and figureOQL075021 - Original tire load and speed specificationOriginal full-size tire load index and speed symbol. Use the matching vehicle placard and originally supplied size. The manual lists a wheel-lug torque range of 107–127 N·m, not a single fixed torque. Two compact-spare load-index rows remain unresolved and are not assigned.
- 225/60R17 99H
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Original US 2017 Sportage Owner Manual, PDF 575 / printed 9-4, TIRES AND WHEELS; original full-size tire rows
US safety ratings and recalls
Current NHTSA results for this model year, make, and model. Ratings are shown only for NHTSA-tested variants; recall applicability must be confirmed by VIN.
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Sources used
Configuration identity and efficiency values come directly from the FuelEconomy.gov record. Marketing-trim names are not inferred where the government record does not state them.
2017 Kia Sportage US specifications
Manufacturer specifications. Retail selections match engine, drivetrain and published EPA economy combinations; original EPA identities are retained. Service-fill quantities and variable curb weights are excluded.
- Applies to
- US MY2017 Sportage LX, EX and SX Turbo; exact engine, drivetrain and selected retail equipment branches
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
FuelEconomy.gov model-year bulk vehicle records
Official bulk configuration, engine, transmission, drivetrain, fuel-economy, volume, and emissions records; the official record API is the bounded fallback.
- Applies to
- United States, complete imported model years 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-31
Kia USA Genuine Accessories — 2017 Sportage Touch Up Paint codes
Authentic visible-browser DOM capture from the exact-year manufacturer catalog, with eight named product rows and observed links. Adopt only six common code mappings; the US brochure establishes common-trim availability and finish. Do not treat the catalog alone as finish, VIN paint or full-palette proof. No hex values inferred.
- Applies to
- United States MY2017 Sportage genuine touch-up paint name/code catalog. Six common LX/EX/SX color offerings and finishes are separately established by registered US2017 brochure kia-us-2017-sportage-brochure-upo17-pm001 PDF10; conditional white offerings and VIN paint identity remain unassigned.
- Retrieved
- 2026-10-20
K&N2017 Kia Sportage 2.4L gasoline engine-air application
Exact visible application cards and product-link association retained by root in the built-in browser. Do not infer another engine/year/market or treat a product name as OEM approval.
- Applies to
- Exact2017 Kia Sportage gasoline engine and All Models branch in visible manufacturer catalog. Aftermarket manufacturer fitment is not Kia approval; Korea-only DVF5054 excluded. This hashed browser-excerpt-v1 original is not raw HTML.
- Retrieved
- 2026-10-20
K&N2017 Kia Sportage 2.4L gasoline cabin application
Exact visible application cards and product-link association retained by root in the built-in browser. Do not infer another engine/year/market or treat a product name as OEM approval.
- Applies to
- Exact2017 Kia Sportage gasoline engine and All Models branch in visible manufacturer catalog. Aftermarket manufacturer fitment is not Kia approval; Korea-only DVF5054 excluded. This hashed browser-excerpt-v1 original is not raw HTML.
- Retrieved
- 2026-10-20
K&N 2017 Kia Sportage gasoline oil filter applications
Exact manufacturer vehicle application pages inspected in the built-in browser; HP-1004 fits both listed gasoline engines. Direct HTTP requests returned 403, so only successful visible browser evidence is used.
- Applies to
- US 2017 Kia Sportage 2.0 L turbo gasoline and 2.4 L gasoline, All Models; diesel excluded
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-25
2017 Kia Sportage US Owner Manual
Original Kia US owner manual preserved by Dezos Manuals; archive-hosted manufacturer document.
- Applies to
- United States; exact selected 2017 gasoline LX/EX/SX Turbo FWD/AWD configurations
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14