2027 Kia Sportage Pricing Announced, X-Line Adds Features

Kia America has officially released the pricing details for the gas-powered 2027 Sportage models. While most of the internal combustion engine (ICE) lineup carries over from the previous model year, the X-Line trim receives significant standard feature upgrades. These changes aim to enhance the Sportage's appeal and streamline the customer's decision-making process across different powertrain options.

The 2027 Kia Sportage pricing starts at an MSRP of $28,990 for the LX FWD model, excluding a destination fee of $1,495. This announcement provides clarity for prospective buyers interested in the latest iteration of the compact SUV.

What's New for 2027 Sportage

For the 2027 model year, the Sportage X-Line trim sees notable enhancements to its standard equipment list. This trim now comes equipped with a Panoramic Sunroof and a Smart Power Liftgate, features previously found in the 2026 X-Line Premium Package.

These additions align the gas-powered Sportage X-Line with its Sportage Hybrid (HEV) and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) counterparts. This standardization allows customers to more easily choose their preferred powertrain based on driving needs, without sacrificing key convenience features on the ICE X-Line variant. Additionally, a new exterior color option, Road Rider Brown, is now available, which can be paired with a two-tone roof.

2027 Kia Sportage Pricing Details

The manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2027 Sportage gas-powered models have been announced. These prices do not include the $1,495 destination fee, which applies to all trims.

• Sportage LX FWD: $28,990
• Sportage LX AWD: $30,790
• Sportage EX FWD: $30,790
• Sportage EX AWD: $32,590
• Sportage X-Line AWD: $34,790
• Sportage SX FWD: $34,590
• Sportage SX-Prestige FWD: $36,590
• Sportage SX-Prestige AWD: $38,390
• Sportage X-Pro AWD: $39,890

Model Alignment and Availability

The strategic decision to include the Panoramic Sunroof and Smart Power Liftgate as standard on the X-Line trim reflects Kia's effort to offer a consistent feature set across its Sportage family. This approach simplifies the buying process for consumers, allowing them to focus on powertrain preference rather than feature disparities between gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions of the X-Line.

Aside from these specific X-Line upgrades, the majority of the 2027 Sportage internal combustion engine model range remains largely unchanged. The updates primarily focus on enhancing the value proposition of the X-Line trim within the broader Sportage lineup.

For potential buyers, the 2027 Kia Sportage pricing and feature adjustments mean that the X-Line trim now offers more standard equipment, particularly for those considering the gas-powered variant. These changes aim to make the Sportage an even more competitive option in the compact SUV segment.