2023 Kia Sportage

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2023 Kia Sportage

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2023 Kia Sportage

When compared to other compact crossovers, the 2023 Kia Sportage stands out because of its bold and confident design. The Kia’s unusual front end is highlighted by its headlamps and grille.

The Sportage is powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 187 horsepower and an 8-speed automated transmission. The hybrid model uses a combination of a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four and a single electric motor to produce 226 horsepower. Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive can be matched with either engine.

The 2023 Kia Sportage’s cabin is modern and stylish, with a large digital display dominating the dashboard and other stylish touches drawing the eye. The piano-black bezel of the controls in the centre console is home to a rotary shift knob and a push-to-start button.

With its larger overall dimensions and longer wheelbase, the Sportage offers greater storage space in the rear than its competitors. For further flexibility, the cargo area features a split floor.

The newest model of Kia’s Sportage compact crossover SUV is larger and more luxurious than its predecessors. The Sportage competes with cars like the Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Escape since it can seat five people and has new off-road-leaning grades.

What is the 2023 Kia Sportage X-Line?

X-Line upgrades are mainly for show, even though Kia markets the Sportage as off-road-ready. The Sportage is a rather small and lightweight crossover, but it lacks proper underbody protection. However, you can count on the Sportage to drive well on paved roads. The driver assistance technologies make daily commutes a breeze whether in bumper-to-bumper traffic or driving over a curved road.

The 2023 Kia Sportage’s forward collision assist now includes left-turn safeguards, and the highlight of the suite is the blind spot camera feed that is displayed in the instrument cluster once the turn signal is engaged.

2023 Kia Sportage

Compare the Trims & Specs

	LX FWD	LX AWD	X-Line	EX	EX Premium	X-Line Limited
	2023 Kia Sportage	2023 Kia Sportage	2023 Kia Sportage	2023 Kia Sportage	2023 Kia Sportage	2023 Kia Sportage
Last Full Redesign	2022	2022	2022	2022	2022	2022
MSRP Pricing	$28,595	$30,595	$34,195	$35,895	$37,995	$41,395




Seat Features	LX FWD	LX AWD	X-Line	EX	EX Premium	X-Line Limited
Seat Type	Cloth seats	Cloth seats	Quilt-pattern leather seats (synthetic)	Leather seats (synthetic)	Quilt-pattern leather seats (synthetic)	Quilt-pattern leather seats (synthetic)
Number of Seats	5	5	5	5	5	5
Heated Seats	Front only	Front only	Front only	Front only	Front and rear	Front and rear
Power Driver Seat	✖	✖	Power adjustable driver's seat w/ 2-way Lumbar	Power adjustable driver's seat w/ 2-way Lumbar	Power adjustable driver's seat w/ 2-way Lumbar	Power adjustable driver's seat w/ 2-way Lumbar
Power Passenger Seat	✖	✖	✖	✖	Power adjustable passenger's seat	Power adjustable passenger's seat
Ventilated Front Seats	✖	✖	✖	✖	Air-cooled front seats	Air-cooled front seats
Driver Seat Memory System	✖	✖	✖	✖	Driver's seat memory function	Driver's seat memory function
Other Notable Features					Alloy pedals	Alloy pedals

Interior	LX FWD	LX AWD	X-Line	EX	EX Premium	X-Line Limited
Dashboard Info Display	4.2" Supervision LCD/TFT instrument cluster	4.2" Supervision LCD/TFT instrument cluster	4.2" Supervision LCD/TFT instrument cluster	4.2" Supervision LCD/TFT instrument cluster	4.2" Supervision LCD/TFT instrument cluster	12.3" Supervision LCD/TFT instrument cluster
Steering Wheel Features	✖	✖	Heated, Leather-wrapped	Heated, Leather-wrapped	Heated, Leather-wrapped	Heated, Leather-wrapped
Head-Up Display	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖
Rear View Mirror Features	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖
Automatic Climate Control	Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning	Dual-zone automatic climate control	Dual-zone automatic climate control	Dual-zone automatic climate control
Smart Key System w/ Push-to-Start	✖	✖	✔	✔	✔	✔
Integrated Garage Door Opener	✖	✖	✖	HomeLink system	HomeLink system	HomeLink system
Other Notable Features

Infotainment	LX FWD	LX AWD	X-Line	EX	EX Premium	X-Line Limited
Touch Screen Display	8” Display audio	8” Display audio	8” Display audio	12.3" multimedia interface	12.3" multimedia interface	12.3" multimedia interface
Audio System	6-speaker audio	6-speaker audio	6-speaker audio	6-speaker audio	6-speaker audio	Harman Kardon premium audio system
Apple CarPlay	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Android Auto	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
USB Charging Ports	USB audio input	USB audio input	USB audio input	Front and rear USB charging ports	Front and rear USB charging ports	Front and rear USB charging ports
Integrated Remote Engine Start	✖	✖	✔	✔ w/ Kia Connect	✔ w/ Kia Connect	✔ w/ Kia Connect
Embedded Navigation System	✖	✖	✖	✔	✔	✔
Wireless Charging	✖	✖	✔	✔	✔	✔
Other Notable Features

Power	LX FWD	LX AWD	X-Line	EX	EX Premium	X-Line Limited
Engine	2.5L 4-Cylinder	2.5L 4-Cylinder	2.5L 4-Cylinder	2.5L 4-Cylinder	2.5L 4-Cylinder	2.5L 4-Cylinder
Transmission	8 Speed Automatic	8 Speed Automatic	8 Speed Automatic	8 Speed Automatic	8 Speed Automatic	8 Speed Automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Horsepower	187 @ 6,100 rpm	187 @ 6,100 rpm	187 @ 6,100 rpm	187 @ 6,100 rpm	187 @ 6,100 rpm	187 @ 6,100 rpm
Towing Capacity	2,500 lbs	2,500 lbs	2,500 lbs	2,500 lbs	2,500 lbs	2,500 lbs
Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined)	9.3/7.4/8.4 L/100km Regular, 54L Tank	10.4/8.5/9.5 L/100km Regular, 54L Tank	10.4/8.5/9.5 L/100km Regular, 54L Tank	10.4/8.5/9.5 L/100km Regular, 54L Tank	10.4/8.5/9.5 L/100km Regular, 54L Tank	10.4/8.5/9.5 L/100km Regular, 54L Tank
Special Drive Modes	Drive Mode Select	Drive Mode Select	Drive Mode Select	Drive Mode Select	Drive Mode Select	Drive Mode Select
Other Notable Features

Safety Features	LX FWD	LX AWD	X-Line	EX	EX Premium	X-Line Limited
Backup Camera	✖	✔	✔	✔	✔	w/ Blind view monitor and Around view monitor
Anti-Collision System w/ Auto-Braking Capability	Forward collision-avoidance assist	Forward collision-avoidance assist	Forward collision-avoidance assist	Advanced forward collision-avoidance assist with junction turning function	Advanced forward collision-avoidance assist with junction turning function	Advanced forward collision-avoidance assist with junction turning function
Lane Departure Alert	Lane Keep Assist and Lane Follow Assist	Lane Keep Assist and Lane Follow Assist	Lane Keep Assist and Lane Follow Assist	Lane Keep Assist and Lane Follow Assist	Lane Keep Assist and Lane Follow Assist	Lane Keep Assist and Lane Follow Assist
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control	✔	✔	✔	Smart cruise control	Smart cruise control	Smart cruise control and Highway Drive Assist
Automatic High Beam
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Blind Spot Monitor System w/ Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✖	✖	✔	✔	✔	w/ Parking collision avoidance assist - reverse
Parking Clearance System w/ Sonar Detection	✖	✖	Rear parking sensors	Rear parking sensors	Front and Rear parking sensors	Front and Rear parking sensors
Other Notable Features

Exterior	LX FWD	LX AWD	X-Line	EX	EX Premium	X-Line Limited
Wheel Size	17" alloy wheels	17" alloy wheels	19" alloy wheels with Michelin tires	18" alloy wheels	19" alloy wheels	19" alloy wheels with Michelin tires
Power Sunroof	✖	✖	✖	Panoramic sunroof w/ Solar glass	Panoramic sunroof w/ Solar glass	Panoramic sunroof w/ Solar glass
Power Backdoor Open/Close	✖	✖	✖	✖	Smart power liftgate	Smart power liftgate
Side Mirrors Features	Power and heated sideview mirrors	Power and heated sideview mirrors	Power and heated sideview mirrors w/ signal repeaters	Power and heated sideview mirrors	Power and heated sideview mirrors	Power and heated sideview mirrors w/ signal repeaters
Window Wiper Features	✖	✖	✖	Rain sensing wipers	Rain sensing wipers	Rain sensing wipers
Roof Rail	✔	✔	Ladder-type roof rails	✔	✔	Ladder-type roof rails
Temporary Spare Tire	Temporary spare tire	Temporary spare tire	Temporary spare tire	Temporary spare tire	Temporary spare tire	Temporary spare tire
Other Notable Features

Light System	LX FWD	LX AWD	X-Line	EX	EX Premium	X-Line Limited
Headlights	LED multi-reflection headlights	LED multi-reflection headlights	LED multi-reflection headlights	LED multi-reflection headlights	LED multi-reflection headlights	Projection LED headlights
Core Light systems	LED positioning lights, LED daytime running lights, and LED & bulb combination taillights	LED positioning lights, LED daytime running lights, and LED & bulb combination taillights	LED positioning lights, LED daytime running lights, and LED & bulb combination taillights	LED positioning lights, LED daytime running lights, LED & bulb combination taillights, LED fog lights	LED positioning lights, LED daytime running lights, LED & bulb combination taillights, LED fog lights	LED positioning lights, LED taillights, LED & bulb combination taillights, LED fog lights
Other Notable Features	LED high mount stop light, Trailer lighting pre-wiring	LED high mount stop light, Trailer lighting pre-wiring	LED high mount stop light, Trailer lighting pre-wiring	LED high mount stop light, Trailer lighting pre-wiring	LED high mount stop light, Trailer lighting pre-wiring	LED high mount stop light, Trailer lighting pre-wiring

Dimensions	LX FWD	LX AWD	X-Line	EX	EX Premium	X-Line Limited
Length	4,660 mm	4,660 mm	4,660 mm	4,660 mm	4,660 mm	4,660 mm
Width	1,865 mm	1,865 mm	1,865 mm	1,865 mm	1,865 mm	1,865 mm
Height	1,665 mm	1,665 mm	1,665 mm	1,665 mm	1,665 mm	1,665 mm
Ground Clearance	181 mm	210 mm	210 mm	210 mm	210 mm	210 mm

2023 Kia Sportage

Reviews About this Vehicle

2023 Kia Sportage Online Review

⭐ Rated 4.6/5 by kbb.com:

The standard 4-cylinder engine in the Sportage is adequate, but not thrilling. The well-tuned 8-speed automatic transmission manages the power well with quick and smooth shifts. We’re grateful that it has a traditional automatic transmission rather than a whiney continuously variable transmission (CVT). Switching over to Sport mode makes for a more lively driving experience.

One of the things that stands out the most about driving the new Sportage is how quiet it is. The inside of the Sportage is so peaceful and serene that it rivals some luxury brands. As for the handling, there’s a little bit of body roll like you might expect, but it feels stable around corners.

⭐ Rated 7.9/10 by edmunds.com:

The engine makes most driving scenarios more work than it should be. The transmission is constantly hunting for the right gear to maximize available power, and the driver needs to plan for passing maneuvers well ahead of when they might need to happen. We otherwise found the steering easy and accurate and the brakes smooth and responsive. Replace the engine with something else and it would be a much better experience.

⭐ Review by motortrend.com:

The Kia Sportage isn't particularly fun to drive, but that isn't the point. Kia aimed for a comfortable driving experience rather than a sporty one. Although it has no issue passing other cars on the highway, the Sportage is far from quick, as we noted in our First Drive review. For drivers who want to venture off the beaten path, the Sportage X-Pro gets the job done, while still providing a solid ride.

Kia has improved the Sportage considerably for 2023. Its spacious cabin and strong feature-per-dollar value make it a worthwhile alternative to segment stalwarts like the Toyota RAV4.

⭐ Rated 9.1/10 by cnet.com:

The left display is home to the standard 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and information display. The right is where you'll find the latest generation of Kia's UVO touchscreen infotainment. The base LX trim features an 8-inch touchscreen, while EX and SX Prestige step up to a 12.3-inch display with navigation. I'm a fan of this system's logical and familiar menu system, the user-customizable 'star' shortcut buttons on the steering wheel and dashboard and its unique, weird features like the ability to record audio memos or listen to nature sounds on the go.

⭐ Rated 9/10 by caranddriver.com:

We sampled both the base four-cylinder and the hybrid powertrain during our initial test drive and were more satisfied with the latter than the former. The hybrid's extra power and low-end push from the electric motor make it feel much more responsive. The Sportage rides on a new platform with a longer wheelbase and ride comfort is improved as a result. The introduction of rugged-looking trims such as the X-Line gives the compact ute an off-road vibe, but the X-Pro actually has some equipment to help tackle the rough stuff.

⭐ Rated 6.8/10 by thecarconnection.com:

Kia doesn’t try too hard to make the new Sportage stand out, giving it a welcoming presence as either a subtle hybrid or a suggestive off-roader. This dual nature earns it a point as does its interesting interior. It’s a 7.

The bigger dogbone grille matches the bigger Sportage proportions, as do big lower faux intake panels. LED lighting abounds, but the boomerang DRLs tie the face together. Kia ironed out the hood creases to the edges, and modest black cladding runs over round wheel arches to the rear. LED taillights bridge the tailgate. As on other new Kias, bits of flair wink here and there.