Straight answers on the 2027 Kia Sportage: what it costs, what it returns, what it carries and what it tows, with every figure taken from Kia's own specification sheets or from fueleconomy.gov. Outten Kia sells the range in Hamburg, and the questions below are the ones that come up on the lot.

Twenty-one of them, grouped by what a shopper is actually trying to settle. Pricing first, because that is where most conversations start.

2027 Sportage Pricing Questions

How much does a 2027 Kia Sportage cost?

The front-wheel-drive LX starts at $28,990 and the all-wheel-drive X-Pro Prestige at $39,890, base MSRP excluding destination. The Hybrid runs $30,590 to $40,690 and the Plug-In Hybrid is $40,590 or $47,390.

What is the cheapest 2027 Sportage with all-wheel drive?

The LX AWD at $30,790, which is $1,800 above the front-drive LX.

How much more does the Hybrid cost than the gas Sportage?

$1,600 at the bottom of the ladder: $30,590 for a Hybrid LX against $28,990 for a gas LX. That buys 45 more horsepower and 13 more mpg combined.

What is the most expensive 2027 Sportage?

The Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige at $47,390. The most expensive gas model is the X-Pro Prestige at $39,890.

Is the LX Convenience Package worth it?

It is $800 and adds the 12.3-inch navigation display, the 12.3-inch instrument display, LED headlights and daytime running lights, a smart key with remote start, the Electronic Parking Brake, front and rear parking distance warning and 17-inch alloy wheels. That is a large equipment jump for less than most single trim steps.

Sportage Powertrain and Fuel Economy Questions

What engine is in the 2027 Kia Sportage?

A 2.5-liter four-cylinder with gasoline direct injection, making 187 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 178 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm, through an eight-speed automatic on regular 87-octane fuel.

How many miles per gallon does the 2027 Sportage get?

25 city, 33 highway and 28 combined with front-wheel drive; 24, 30 and 26 with all-wheel drive; and 23, 26 and 24 for the X-Pro Prestige (fueleconomy.gov).

How many miles per gallon does the Sportage Hybrid get?

40 city, 42 highway and 41 combined with front-wheel drive, and 35, 36 and 35 with all-wheel drive.

Does the Sportage Hybrid need to be plugged in?

No. Its 1.49-kWh battery is charged by the engine and by regenerative braking. Only the Plug-In Hybrid, with a 13.8-kWh battery, uses a plug.

How far does the Sportage Plug-In Hybrid go on electricity?

Kia estimates 34 miles of all-electric range. The EPA rates it at 83 MPGe combined on electricity and 36 mpg combined on gasoline alone.

How long does the Plug-In Hybrid take to charge?

2.0 hours at 240 volts.

Is the Sportage available with all-wheel drive?

Yes. It is $1,800 on the gas LX, EX and SX-Prestige, standard on X-Line and X-Pro Prestige, and standard on both Plug-In Hybrid trims. The gas SX is front-wheel drive only.

Sportage Space, Towing and Features Questions

How much cargo space does the 2027 Sportage have?

74.1 cubic feet behind the front row and 39.6 behind the rear seat, with the dual-level cargo floor in its low position. The Hybrid is 73.7 and 39.5; the Plug-In Hybrid is 65.5 and 34.5.

How much rear legroom does the Sportage have?

41.3 inches, against 41.4 in the front. The Plug-In Hybrid is the exception at 39.5 inches, because of its larger battery.

Does the 2027 Sportage have a third row?

No. Every Sportage seats five in two rows. The Kia Sorento is the three-row option in the same showroom, and the four Kia SUVs are set side by side on the comparison page.

How much can a 2027 Sportage tow?

2,500 pounds with trailer brakes and 1,653 without for the gas model, and 2,000 pounds with trailer brakes for the Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid. Maximum tongue weight is 220 pounds. A tow hitch is a $590 port-installed option on the gas SX and above and on both Plug-In trims.

What safety features are standard on the base Sportage?

All of the core suite: Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion with car, pedestrian, cyclist detection and junction turning; Lane Following Assist; Lane Keeping Assist; Lane Departure Warning; Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go; a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines; High Line tire-pressure monitoring; and the full airbag set including rear seat-mounted side airbags.

Which Sportage trims have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?

All of them, wirelessly. The 12.3-inch ccNC navigation system with Kia Connect and over-the-air map updates is standard on SX, SX-Prestige and X-Pro Prestige and optional on X-Line; LX and EX run the ccNC Lite system, and the LX gets its 12.3-inch display through the Convenience Package.

Sportage Trim Questions

How many 2027 Sportage trims are there?

Thirteen configurations across three powertrains: six gas trims (LX, EX, SX, X-Line, SX-Prestige, X-Pro Prestige), five hybrids (LX, S, EX, X-Line, SX-Prestige) and two plug-in hybrids (X-Line and X-Line Prestige). The full ladder is on the trims page.

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

Wheels and equipment. X-Line is $34,790 on 19-inch wheels; X-Pro Prestige is $39,890 on 17-inch wheels with 235/65R17 tires and the SX-Prestige equipment set. Both are all-wheel drive with 8.3 inches of ground clearance. The taller tire costs the X-Pro Prestige two mpg combined.

Which Sportage trim is the best value?

For most buyers the LX with the $800 Convenience Package, or the Hybrid EX AWD at $33,890 for the family that wants traction, heated seats and 35 mpg combined. Every trim is priced out on the trims page.

Sportage Service and Warranty Questions

What warranty comes with the 2027 Sportage?

A 10-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile Basic Limited Warranty, a 5-year/100,000-mile Limited Anti-Perforation Warranty and 5-year/60,000-mile Roadside Assistance. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited.

Is the hybrid battery covered?

Yes. The hybrid battery system is covered by an industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty.

Where can I service a Sportage near Reading and Allentown?

Outten Kia's service department is at 900 S Fourth St, Hamburg, PA 19526, off I-78 exit 30, and reaches the same number as sales and parts: (610) 562-7577. Service can be booked online through the service page, and Kia Connect can send maintenance reminders to a phone.

Buying a Sportage at Outten Kia in Hamburg

Outten Kia is at 900 S Fourth St, Hamburg, PA 19526, at exit 30 on I-78 where it meets the Route 61 corridor, roughly half an hour from Reading and about forty minutes from Allentown, and within reach of Lebanon, Quakertown, Lehighton and Selinsgrove. One number reaches sales, service and parts: (610) 562-7577.

The 5-year/100,000-mile anti-perforation term is the one worth weighing in Berks and Schuylkill counties, where road brine sits on I-78 and Route 61 from November through March.

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