It was produced earlier in the month and is now available for purchase.
The 2023 Kia Sportage has many improvements over the previous model. It is larger and more luxurious than the model it replaces. loaded with the most recent tech and creature comforts. This is the brand’s most popular model, and its low price makes it attractive in a crowded segment of crossovers. The 2023 Kia Sportsage starts at $27.205. All prices include the $1.215 destination fee.
This will get you the entry-level Sportage LX, which has front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive adds $1800 to the LX, and the $29205 Sportage EX. Only the Sportage X-Line is available with AWD at $32,005. FWD Sportage SX & SX Prestige are available for $32,705 & $34,705, respectively. AWD costs $1,800 per vehicle. Only the X-Pro Prestige and X-Pro Prestige models are available with all-wheel drive. The X-Pro is available for $36,205 while the X-Pro Prestige starts at $38,005.
Model |
FWD |
AWD |
| Sportage LX | $27,205 | $29,005 |
| Sportage EX | $29,205 | $31,005 |
| Sportage X Line | N/A | $32,005 |
| Sportage SX | $32,705 | $34,505 |
| Sportage SX-Prestige | $34,705 | $36,505 |
| Sportage X Pro | N/A | $36,205 |
| Sportage X-Pro Prestige | N/A | $38,005 |
The 2.5-liter four-cylinder makes 187 horsepower (138 Kilowatts) as well as 178 pound-feet (242 Newton meters) of torque. There will be other powertrains.
The Sportage Hybrid is a combination of a turbocharged, 1.6-liter engine and a 44-kilowatt motor to produce 226 horsepower (166 kW). The Sportage PHEV is a plug-in hybrid electric version. It will be offered in two trims, X-Line or X-Line Prestige. Kia is yet to release pricing information for the Hybrid or PHEV models. Both will go on sale later in the year. We expect Kia will release pricing information closer when the models go on sale.
Kia launched 2023 Sportage production earlier in the month. The company states that the crossover is now available at Kia dealers. The crossover features a bold exterior design as well as a stylish, tech-packed inside that should draw customers.