The 2023 Kia Sportage, though it has a wild-looking exterior, but has to offer more. It has a bigger body , bringing in mind that there is a bigger cargo space and roomier interior. Power comes from a 187 horsepower four-cylinder, and customers can also select between a hybrid and plug-in hybrid, which are also offered. It faces competition from the Mazda CX-5 and Honda CR-V, but it proves to be stronger.
Exterior
The 2023 Sportage front features a set of alien-looking headlights and a distinct grill design. The Exterior bodywork is bigger than the previous models, which bringing the imagery of a roomier interior and more cargo space.
Power and Performance
The Sportage model’s powertrain consist of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which was able to provide about 187 horsepower. To supply power to its front wheel drive or all wheel drive, the engine is mated with an eight speed automatic transmission. For non non-hybrid Sportage 0 to 60 mph sprint, it achieves in 8.6 seconds, while the hybrid version needed only 7.0 seconds. This car drives on a new platform with a longer wheelbase base different from the previous generation.
Interior and Cargo
The interior consists of a huge digital display situated on the dashboard. A two-ton color scheme was an option at the time it was announced, but the all black cabin is the best to choose. The bigger dimensions and the longer wheelbase give the Sportage more rear-seat legroom, and the cargo space is 40 cubic feet behind the back seat. Also, a dual-level cargo floor provides even more space. It’s able to accommodate up to 5 people.
Infotainment
The KIA Sportage consists of an 8-inch infotainment system, which comes with standard features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital gauge cluster is available too. You can upgrade to a larger infotainment Display, about 12.3 inches, and provide more connectivity. Wireless phone charger, an upgraded Harman/Kardon and subscription-based wifi are Available.
Fuel Economy and Real World MPG
The Kia Sportage is rated at 25 MPG in the City and 32 MPG on the highway when it’s a front wheel drive, the all wheel drive is rated at 23 MPG in the City and 28 MPG on the highway. For more information, you can visit the EPA’s website and find what’s unmentioned about the Sportage MPG.
2023 KIA Sportage Pricing
The price of the 2023 Kia Sportage is at $27,615, going up to $38,415 depending on the trim and options. The favorite choice is the mid-range EX as it offers more desirable features such as a 12.3-inch infotainment system, wireless phone charger and heated front seats.
Safety and Driver assistant features
The Sportage has a large number of standard driver assistant safety tech, including adaptive cruise control and remote parking features. You can get more information on the Sportage crash test on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.
Key safety features include:
- Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking
- Standard lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist
- Available blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert
