
The Kia Sportage has a well-regarded reputation as a comfortable compact SUV in terms of ride quality, spacious seating, and advanced tech. Let’s take a look at one of its surprisingly rugged lower trims, the 2024 Kia Sportage X-Line, to help you in your search for your next Kia SUV!
Key Takeaways:

- The Kia Sportage has seen only minimal changes in 2024.
- The X-Line is one of seven trim trim options available for the Kia Sportage and is considered a lower to mid-level trim.
- Its starting price is a very affordable $31,990.
What’s New in 2024 for the Kia Sportage?

The changes to the Sportage line were minor in ‘24, as it saw a major overhaul just last year. However, the Sportage now has second-row seat airbags and LED projector headlights as standard. In the overall line, the SX was dropped for this year.
The X-Line is a rugged looking trim, lending itself to an off-road vibe. As the third from lowest trim, it includes everything the two trims below it include, plus the following:
- 19-in. alloy wheels with gloss black finish
- X-Line SynTex seat upholstery
- High-utility roof rails
Is the 2024 Kia Sportage X-Line Powerful?

The Sportage is not only a peppy daily driver, it lends itself to weekend adventure with its available AWD option. Its default powertrain is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that generates 187-horsepower paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front- or all-wheel drive. The Sportage gets a respectable fuel economy of 25 mpg/city and 32 mpg/highway with front-wheel drive (FWD); when paired with all-wheel-drive, it gets 23 mpg/city and 28 mpg/highway.
While compact crossovers aren't typically used for regular trailering, the Sportage does have a 2,500-pound towing capacity when properly equipped.
How Much Space Does the 2024 Kia Sportage X-Line Have?
The Sportage’s interior design makes you take a second look, as its massive dashboard digital display is certainly eye-catching. Buyers have the choice of a stunning two-tone color scheme or a sleek all-black cabin. The center console features a push-to-start button, rotary shift knob, a push-to-start button, and various other user-friendly features.
The Sportage X-Line is also surprisingly spacious as it’s fairly big for a compact SUV. There’s ample rear-seat legroom, a respectable 40 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back seat and a dual-level cargo floor to make packing cargo that much easier.
Tech and Infotainment
Sportage comes standard with an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a digital gauge display. A 12.3-inch infotainment display is optional.
The Sportage X-Line also features touch-sensitive controls below the infotainment screen that allow you to control the climate system and the stereo. A Harman/Kardon stereo system, wireless phone charger and a subscription-based Wi-Fi hotspot are also available.
Is the 2024 Kia Sportage X-Line Right For You?
The 2024 Kia Sportage X-Line is a great mid-level trim that offers all the comfort of a higher-level vehicle without the massive price tag and has all the bells and whistles you and your family need to ride in comfort and style. Still not convinced? Contact a sales associate at Alan Jay Kia and experience it for yourself!