Which Kia Sportage years have AWD or 4WD?
The Kia Sportage offers AWD or 4WD in 13 of the 13 model years we have trim data for (2015–2027). It first appears in 2015, optional on the EX, LX and SX. In 2027 it's standard on the X-Line, X-Pro Prestige, SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid), optional on the EX, LX, SX Prestige, EX (Hybrid) and S (Hybrid), and not available on the SX and LX (Hybrid).
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Some trims | Standard on the X-Line, X-Pro Prestige, SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the EX, LX, SX Prestige, EX (Hybrid) and S (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the SX and LX (Hybrid). |
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the X-Line, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), S (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the EX, LX and SX Prestige (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the SX and LX (Hybrid). |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the X-Line, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the EX, LX, SX Prestige and LX (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the SX. |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the X-Line, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the EX, LX, SX Prestige and LX (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the SX. |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the X-Line, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the EX, LX, SX, SX Prestige and LX (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2022 | Optional | Optional on the EX, LX, Nightfall Edition and SX Turbo (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2021 | Optional | Optional on the EX, LX, S and SX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2020 | Optional | Optional on the EX, LX, S and SX Turbo (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2019 | Optional | Optional on the EX, LX and SX Turbo (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2018 | Optional | Optional on the EX, LX and SX Turbo (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2017 | Optional | Optional on the EX, LX and SX Turbo (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2016 | Optional | Optional on the EX, LX and SX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2015 | Optional | Optional on the EX, LX and SX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
"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.
More about the Kia Sportage
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayPower 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