Which Kia Sportage years have a power liftgate?
The Kia Sportage offers a power liftgate in 11 of the 13 model years we have trim data for (2015–2027). It first appears in 2017, standard on the SX Turbo and optional on the EX. In 2027 it's standard on the EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid), and not available on the LX, LX (Hybrid) and S (Hybrid).
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX, LX (Hybrid) and S (Hybrid). |
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX, SX Prestige, X-Pro Prestige, EX (Hybrid), SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the X-Line (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX, LX (Hybrid) and S (Hybrid). |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the SX, SX Prestige, X-Pro Prestige, SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the EX, X-Line and EX (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX, X-Pro and LX (Hybrid). |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the SX, SX Prestige, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige, SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the X-Line and EX (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the EX, LX and LX (Hybrid). |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the SX, SX Prestige, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige, SX Prestige (Hybrid), X-Line (Plug-In Hybrid) and X-Line Prestige (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the X-Line and EX (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the EX, LX and LX (Hybrid). |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the EX and SX Turbo. Not on the LX and Nightfall Edition. |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the EX and SX. Not on the LX and S. |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Turbo. Not on the EX, LX and S. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Turbo. Optional on the EX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX. |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Turbo. Optional on the EX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX. |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Turbo. Optional on the EX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX. |
| 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 a power liftgate
More about the Kia Sportage
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDHybrid, 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