2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid Review | Merrillville, IN
The 2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid blends everyday versatility with electrified capability to bring each of your modern adventures to new heights. Its distinctive styling, plug-in hybrid powertrain, and modern selection of technology create a well-rounded SUV for commuting, errands, and weekend adventures. Southlake Kia has put together this 2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid review guide to help you determine which Sportage Plug-in Hybrid is right for you.
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2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid Engine & Performance
Enjoy fewer trips to the pump and confident acceleration with the electrified powertrain found in the 2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid. A standard 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a full parallel hybrid system powers this SUV, harnessing 268 combined horsepower and 271 combined torque. Standard drive modes like eco, sport, and MyDrive help you tailor performance to your needs. Along with standard all-wheel drive (AWD) capabilities, snow, sand, and mud terrain modes help you traverse changing road conditions.
When you want to make the most of your time on the road, the Sportage Plug-in Hybrid can achieve up to 83 combined MPG. Additionally, you can bring along all the essentials on your next trip with a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 pounds.
See the accompanying engine and performance specifications.
Engine: 1.6L turbo four-cylinder engine with full parallel hybrid system
Horsepower: 177 net / 268 combined HP
Torque: 195 net / 271 combined lb.-ft.
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
MPG: 83 combined
Max. Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs.
2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid Exterior Design
Turn heads wherever you go with the distinctive styling and confident road presence of the 2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid. Standard features like 19-inch wheels, LED exterior lighting, heated side view mirrors, and a smart power liftgate enhance style and function. The X-Line Prestige trim offers upgraded convenience with eye-catching LED cube projector headlights and power-folding side view mirrors with memory.
Standard exterior features:
19-in. alloy wheels with black finish
LED automatic projector headlights and rear combination taillights
Amber LED daytime running lights
Heated, power-adjustable side view mirrors with LED turn signals
Gloss black high-utility roof rails
Sound-absorbing windshield
Privacy glass
Smart power liftgate
Exterior features included on higher trims:
LED cube projector headlights
LED fog lights
Power-folding side view mirrors with memory
Solar control glass
2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid Interior Design
Settle into a thoughtfully equipped cabin with refined comforts and convenience in the 2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid. A panoramic sunroof with a power sunshade comes standard, along with plush X-Line SynTex seat upholstery, heated front seats, and a ten-way power driver’s seat. On the X-Line Prestige trim, additional comforts include an eight-way power front passenger’s seat, ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, and a heated steering wheel.
Standard interior features:
Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade
X-Line SynTex seat upholstery
Ten-way power driver’s seat with two-way power lumbar
Four-way manual front passenger’s seat
Heated front seats
60/40 split-folding rear seats
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted paddle shifters
LED interior lighting
Dual-zone automatic climate control with auto de-fog and rear vents
Remote start
Smart key
Interior features included on higher trims:
Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
Driver’s seat memory
Ventilated front seats
Heated rear outboard seats
Heated steering wheel
Alloy pedals
2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid Seating & Cargo Capacity
Make room for passengers, groceries, gear, and more with the versatile interior of the 2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid. Featuring seating for up to five, passengers can enjoy up to 41.4 inches of legroom in the front and 39.5 inches in the back seat. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats allow you to free up to 65.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row, and you can utilize up to 34.5 cubic feet of cargo space with the second row upright.
See the accompanying seating and cargo specifications.
Seating Capacity: Five
Headroom (Front/Rear): 39.6 / 39.1 in.
Legroom (Front/Rear): 41.4 / 39.5 in.
Max. Cargo Volume: 65.5 cu.-ft.
Cargo Volume Behind Second Row: 34.5 cu.-ft.
2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid Technology
Intuitive innovation lies within arm’s reach inside the 2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid. Standard connectivity features include two 12.3-inch displays, which form an expansive panoramic interface to access essential driving details and apps. Additionally, the X-Line Prestige trim comes with navigation capabilities, a convenient head-up display, and a 400-watt (W) Harman Kardon® surround sound system with eight speakers.
Standard technology features:
12.3-in. instrument display
12.3-in. multimedia touchscreen display
Six speakers
Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
Bluetooth
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
Kia Connect capability
Front and rear USB-C charging ports
Wireless phone charger
Technology features included on higher trims:
Digital Key 2.0
400W Harman Kardon surround sound system with eight speakers
Navigation
Head-up display
2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid Driver Assist & Safety Features
Stay aware of what surrounds you with smart safety technologies designed to support you throughout the drive in the 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid. Practical innovations like a rearview monitor, blind spot collision warning, lane management, Smart Cruise Control 2, and driver attention warning all come standard. For enhanced visibility and confidence on the go, the X-Line Prestige trim exclusively offers a 360-degree surround view monitor, Highway Driving Assist 2, reverse parking collision avoidance assist, and remote smart parking assist.
Standard safety features:
High beam assist
Rearview monitor
Hill start assist
Downhill brake control
Blind spot collision warning
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection
Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
Front and rear park distance warning
Lane departure warning
Lane keeping assist
Lane Following Assist 2
Smart Cruise Control 2
Driver attention warning with leading vehicle departure alert
Rear occupant alert
Safe exit warning
Safety features included on higher trims:
Blind spot collision avoidance assist
Blind spot view monitor
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with junction turning/crossing detection and evasive steering assist
Side park distance warning
Reverse parking collision avoidance assist
Remote smart parking assist
360-degree surround view monitor
Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop and go – curve
