Which Kia Sportage years have Apple CarPlay?
The Kia Sportage offers Apple CarPlay in 8 of the 13 model years we have trim data for (2015–2027). It first appears in 2017, standard on the EX and SX Turbo and optional on the LX. Every trim has it standard from 2025 on.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Standard | Standard on every trim (EX, LX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), LX (Hybrid), S (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid)). |
| 2026 | Standard | Standard on every trim (EX, LX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), LX (Hybrid), S (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid)). |
| 2025 | Standard | Standard on every trim (EX, LX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), LX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid)). |
| 2024 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2023 | Standard | Standard on every trim (EX, LX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), LX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid)). |
| 2022 | Standard | Standard on every trim (EX, LX, Nightfall Edition and SX Turbo). |
| 2021 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2020 | Standard | Standard on every trim (EX, LX, S and SX Turbo). |
| 2019 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the EX and SX Turbo. Optional on the LX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the EX and SX Turbo. Optional on the LX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2016 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2015 | No | Not available on any trim. |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
Every model with Apple CarPlay
More about the Kia Sportage
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoWireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof