Kia Sportage trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The 2027 Kia Sportage comes in six gas trims from $28,990 (LX) to $39,890 (X-Pro Prestige), five Hybrid trims from $30,590 to $40,690, and two Plug-in Hybrid trims at $40,590 and $47,390. MSRPs exclude destination. The gas engine is a 187-hp 2.5L; the Hybrid is rated up to 41 mpg combined.

Current Sportage trim levels: Fifth generation

The current Sportage arrived for 2023 with a 2.5L four and an 8-speed automatic, plus 1.6L turbo hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. X-Line and X-Pro trims come with standard AWD; the Plug-in Hybrid is AWD only with a Kia-estimated 34 miles of electric range.[1][2][3][4][5]

Kia Sportage Fifth generation trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
TrimBase MSRP (2027, USD)EnginesKey standard equipment
LX$28,990excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 2.5L I4 (187 hp, 178 lb-ft)
  • FWD or optional AWD
  • 17-inch alloy wheels, cloth seats
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen
  • EPA 25/33/28 mpg (FWD)
[1]
EX$30,790excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 2.5L I4 (187 hp, 178 lb-ft)
  • Heated front seats
  • Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Safe Exit Warning
  • Wireless phone charger, Smart Power Liftgate
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
[1]
SX$34,590excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 2.5L I4 (187 hp, 178 lb-ft)
  • Front-wheel drive
  • 12.3-inch navigation touchscreen and 12.3-inch instrument display
  • Harman Kardon 8-speaker audio
  • Highway Driving Assist
[1]
X-Line$34,790excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 2.5L I4 (187 hp, 178 lb-ft)
  • Standard AWD with Terrain Mode
  • X-Line 19-inch gloss-black wheels
  • X-Line SynTex seats
[1]
SX Prestige$36,590excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 2.5L I4 (187 hp, 178 lb-ft)
  • Ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel
  • 360° Surround View Monitor
  • Digital Key 2.0
  • LED cube projector headlights, 19-inch wheels
[1]
X-Pro Prestige$39,890excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 2.5L I4 (187 hp, 178 lb-ft)
  • Standard AWD
  • 17-inch wheels on 235/65R17 all-terrain tires
  • Heated windshield
  • EPA 23/26/24 mpg
[1]
LX Hybrid$30,590excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 1.6L turbo I4 hybrid (232 hp, 271 lb-ft combined)
  • Front-wheel drive
  • EPA 40/42/41 mpg
  • 17-inch aero alloy wheels
[2]
S Hybrid$31,290excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 1.6L turbo I4 hybrid (232 hp, 271 lb-ft combined)
  • FWD or optional AWD
  • Heated front seats, Safe Exit Warning
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
[2]
EX Hybrid$32,290excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 1.6L turbo I4 hybrid (232 hp, 271 lb-ft combined)
  • SynTex seats
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Smart Power Liftgate
[2]
X-Line Hybrid$35,790excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 1.6L turbo I4 hybrid (232 hp, 271 lb-ft combined)
  • Standard AWD
  • X-Line 19-inch wheels
  • EPA 35/36/35 mpg
[2]
SX Prestige Hybrid$40,690excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 1.6L turbo I4 hybrid (232 hp, 271 lb-ft combined)
  • Standard AWD
  • Head-up display, ventilated front seats
  • Highway Driving Assist 2, Remote Smart Parking Assist
  • Harman Kardon audio
[2]
X-Line Plug-in Hybrid$40,590excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 1.6L turbo I4 plug-in hybrid (268 hp, 271 lb-ft combined)
  • Standard AWD
  • 13.8-kWh battery; Kia-est. 34-mile electric range
  • EPA 83 MPGe combined
[3]
X-Line Prestige Plug-in Hybrid$47,390excl. destination (2027 MY)
  • 1.6L turbo I4 plug-in hybrid (268 hp, 271 lb-ft combined)
  • Head-up display, Harman Kardon audio
  • 360° Surround View Monitor, Digital Key 2.0
  • Ventilated front seats, heated rear seats
[3]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Kia pricing source.

Previous Sportage trim levels: Fourth generation

EPA listings for 2017–2022 show the Sportage with a 2.4L four or a 2.0L turbo four, both with a 6-speed automatic and front- or all-wheel drive.[6][7][8][4][9]

Kia Sportage Fourth generation trims in ladder order, engines and key standard equipment
TrimBase MSRP (USD)EnginesKey standard equipment
2.4L I4 models—MSRP not sourced
  • 2.4L I4 (6-speed automatic)
  • FWD or AWD
  • EPA 23/30/26 mpg (2022 FWD)
[7][10]
2.0L turbo models—MSRP not sourced
  • 2.0L turbo I4 (6-speed automatic)
  • FWD or AWD
  • EPA 20/28/23 mpg (2022 FWD)
[7][11]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Kia pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest 2027 Kia Sportage?

The LX at $28,990 before destination, with a 187-hp 2.5L four and front-wheel drive.

How much is the 2027 Sportage Hybrid?

$30,590 (LX, FWD) to $40,690 (SX Prestige, AWD). The LX Hybrid is EPA-rated 40/42/41 mpg.

Which Sportage has the longest electric range?

The Plug-in Hybrid, with a Kia-estimated 34 miles from its 13.8-kWh battery. It starts at $40,590 and is AWD only.

What is the difference between Sportage X-Line and X-Pro Prestige?

Both are AWD. X-Line has 19-inch gloss-black wheels; X-Pro Prestige adds 17-inch all-terrain tires, a heated windshield and the SX Prestige feature set.

Does the 2027 Sportage have a turbo engine?

Not the gas model, which uses a 2.5L four. The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid use a 1.6L turbo four.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Kia for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

  1. 2027 Kia Sportage Features & Specs Comparison (trims, starting MSRPs, specs) — Kia America (kia.com)
  2. 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid Features & Specs Comparison (trims, starting MSRPs, specs) — Kia America (kia.com)
  3. 2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid Features & Specs Comparison (trims, starting MSRPs, specs) — Kia America (kia.com)
  4. 2023 Kia Sportage FWD powertrains — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  5. 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD powertrains — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  6. 2016 Kia Sportage FWD powertrains — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  7. 2017 Kia Sportage FWD powertrains — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  8. 2022 Kia Sportage FWD powertrains — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  9. 2019 Kia model list — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  10. 2022 Kia Sportage FWD 2.4L (EPA record) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  11. 2022 Kia Sportage FWD 2.0L turbo (EPA record) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)

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