2027 Kia Sportage · Active all-wheel drive

Which 2027 Kia Sportage trims have Active all-wheel drive?

11 of the 13 trims. MSRPs exclude $1,495 , taxes, title and dealer fees. Active is standard on the X-Line, X-Pro Prestige, X-Line, Hybrid SX Prestige, X-Line and Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige. Active all-wheel drive is optional on the LX, EX, SX Prestige, Hybrid S and Hybrid EX. The SX and Hybrid LX can't be ordered with it. The cheapest Sportage with it costs $30,790. It's an LX with Active all-wheel drive.

Our Sportage data has all 13 US 2027 , 18 trim/drive builds, LX Convenience, EX Panoramic Sunroof and X-Line Technology . It doesn't have paint, upholstery colors, two-tone roofs, , incentives, allocation guarantees and vehicle-specific towing/ calculations yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

Trim by trim

TrimHow you get itCheapest with it
LXAdd Active all-wheel drive$30,790With Active all-wheel drive
EXAdd Active all-wheel drive$32,590With Active all-wheel drive
SXNot offeredNot offered
SX PrestigeAdd Active all-wheel drive$38,390With Active all-wheel drive
X-LineStandard$34,790As it comes
X-Pro PrestigeStandard$39,890As it comes
Hybrid LXNot offeredNot offered
Hybrid SAdd Active all-wheel drive$32,890With Active all-wheel drive
Hybrid EXAdd Active all-wheel drive$33,890With Active all-wheel drive
Hybrid X-LineStandard$35,790As it comes
Hybrid SX PrestigeStandard$40,690As it comes
Plug-in Hybrid X-LineStandard$40,590As it comes
Plug-in Hybrid X-Line PrestigeStandard$47,390As it comes

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The cheapest Sportage with Active all-wheel drive

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LX

$30,790

Active all-wheel drive

Situation

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Automatic Active AWD

Rear helps

Active can vary rear-clutch engagement as conditions change. The engine and, on , transmission-mounted motor feed this same mechanical path. This shows rear assistance, not a fixed split or a grip prediction.

How this works

Illustrative wheel states and power flow, not a grip or stopping-distance prediction. Active uses a mechanical driveshaft and electronic rear clutch. and motors are mounted at the , not on a separate . Snow, Mud and Sand Terrain Modes do not add or axle . This tool demonstrates automatic assistance rather than simulating a control-unit map.

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Packages & options

Powertrain

Comfort & tech

Vs. a stock LX

  • Rear axleActive all-wheel drive
    Unpowered rear axle→Active AWD · electronic rear coupling
Combined mpg
28 mpg → 26 mpg−2 mpg
Ground clearance
7.1″ → 8.3″+1.2″
Curb weight
3,434 lb → 3,603 lb+169 lb

Gains all-wheel drive, heated seats

Adds Snow / Mud / Sand Terrain Modes, Heated front seats

  • Has Active AWD
  • Has Heated seats
  • No Panoramic roof
Powertrain
2.5L gasoline
Drive
Active AWD · mechanical rear drive
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Torque
178 lb-ft
City / hwy
24 / 30 mpg
Cargo, folded
74.1 cu ft · SAE, floor low
Rear legroom
41.3″
Tires
235/65R17 all-season tires
Seats
Woven cloth seats
Roof
Steel roof
Tailgate
Manual
Ventilated seats
Not equipped
Surround view
Rear camera
Touchscreen
12.3″ · wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Instruments
12.3″ panel with 4.2″ TFT
Towing
Up to 2,500 lb with trailer brakes; verify vehicle

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Lower starting price than the Sportage

2027 Sportage: $28,990

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Sportage: LX · SUV.

Higher available horsepower than the Sportage

2027 Sportage: 268 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the Sportage

2027 Sportage: 41 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

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  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.