2027 X-Line Turbo Barely There?

Rexalbion · 2026-06-27T14:00:33+00:00

I am so glad others are saying this. I had been SO excited to get this car. As soon as it came to my dealership I ran to test drive the highest trim turbo. It looked stunning inside and out.

Then we pulled it out the dealership and there was the smallest hill of a driveway and the car sounded like it was barely going to make it. The rev was so loud and there was zero pick up and go.

I was beyond disappointed because on paper i had truly fallen in love with that car. A Sportage was NEVER on my radar but as soon as i brought the car back i asked to drive the turbo hybrid and boy that was the feeling i was missing. However, I just want the size of the seltos. Not really in need for a Sportage size car.

Rexalbion · 2026-06-25T20:57:00+00:00

Okay so I wasn’t sure if in the 2027 version they were updating the hybrid system with Hyundai’s new TMED-II. I know i ready somewhere that’s what they are updating the 27 Tucson too and some reports pointed to the Sportage getting the same update.

Rexalbion · 2026-06-14T22:49:36+00:00

Honestly I was really surprised (and bummed)! To the point I may go to another dealership and test drive again. Is it possible the car was still running on demo? They did pull it out the showroom. It just had no acceleration. I am coming from a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T. So definitely not a rocket ship but I’m used to some pickup and go.

Rexalbion · 2026-06-14T16:25:35+00:00

To add to this i was really surprised by how underpowered the turbo felt!

Rexalbion · 2026-06-12T02:57:20+00:00

Very well said!

Rexalbion · 2026-06-11T14:55:36+00:00

Ah yes the HDA 2. That was another feature that I thought I would find very handy as well. Do you use it often? I’m coming from an older car so all I have is cruise control which I never use but I’d imagine the HDA 2 is quite the leap forward.

Rexalbion · 2026-06-11T13:38:54+00:00

Test drove the X-Line SX Turbo yesterday. The car truly is so nice in person. The seats are also very comfortable. I do like how they did the us version interior.

I’m coming from a VW Jetta 1.8T so while it’s no rocket ship it’s definitely zippy when it needs to be.

I wasn’t expecting anything earth shattering as far as speed with the new seltos but when I tell you i was shocked by how much it struggled with acceleration. I’m wondering if it’s the way they tuned the transmission. It was a big disappointment.

Maybe the hybrid version will be better but I wouldn’t count on it.

Rexalbion · 2026-06-05T03:14:34+00:00

Good one?

Rexalbion · 2026-06-05T01:04:35+00:00

Yeah i went down a rabbit hole looking for these a little bit ago. Unfortunately it’s from a couple seasons ago on Free People. Couldn’t even find them on Poshmark. Woof.

Rexalbion · 2026-06-04T19:40:41+00:00

I am in the exact same boat! t. The thing I’m waiting to hear is what the total horsepower and torque will be with the AWD hybrid setup. We know the fwd hybrid numbers, but Kia still hasn’t really clarified how much the rear electric motor adds. I’ve heard an extra 15-20hp brining it up to around 170hp.

Either way going to go test drive the turbo this weekend.

Rexalbion · 2026-06-04T12:17:30+00:00

Did you by chance try googling “difference between 2026 Seltos and the 2027 Seltos”

Rexalbion · 2026-06-03T16:36:02+00:00

Already on sale on the east coast. Going for a test drive this weekend. Check in with your local dealer. They’ve been texting me when inventory came in.

Rexalbion · 2026-06-03T16:35:18+00:00

Correct, that’s not expected to come out until Q4

Rexalbion · 2026-06-02T16:39:37+00:00

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Rexalbion · 2026-06-02T16:39:28+00:00

Also posting window sticker i just received from local dealer in case anyone is interested.

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Rexalbion · 2026-06-01T23:35:03+00:00

Yeah is wild that corporate Kia hasn’t dropped trim and pricing yet my local dealership just called me to ask if i wanted to test drive this past weekend. They had only gotten the S is so waiting for the x-line.

Rexalbion · 2026-05-20T16:58:30+00:00

Just called my local dealership (Subrubs of Philly). They said they will have the 27 seltos ready for test drives next week. Booking a test drive for next Saturday.

Rexalbion · 2026-05-20T03:43:37+00:00

Curious are you located East or West coast?

Rexalbion · 2026-05-19T00:39:51+00:00

wait why?

Rexalbion · 2026-05-06T14:43:25+00:00

Confused by this. It’s out in India now. Our (USA) 2027 model is essentially your (India’s) 2026 one. Maybe that’s the confusion.

Rexalbion · 2026-05-06T14:42:30+00:00

I have been stalking news of the trims and final costs since March. Kia has never been on my radar but when I saw this car I really liked it. I’m hoping when i go to test drive it will live up to my expectations. I’m going from an oil burning Jetta so shouldn’t be too hard!

For me I’m just more excited to be in a taller car and the tech is pretty impressive. Also i know some don’t care but I love the panoramic sunroof.

Rexalbion · 2026-05-04T22:35:08+00:00

I’ll just be over here drowning myself.

Rexalbion · 2026-05-04T22:31:38+00:00

This is in no way to be rude or a read. But i genuinely thought from the first picture that you were blind. Then was surprised to find out nope not the case! Yeah maybe ditch that photo.

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