2023 Kia Sportage Specs & Performance
Whether you want to hit the trails or enhance your daily commute, the 2023 Kia Sportage is designed to handle both city driving and rough terrain. Built standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and producing 187 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, the 2023 Kia Sportage comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission with the choice of front or all-wheel drive.
Compare 2023 kia Sportage Trims
2023 Kia SportageLX
- Engine: 2.4 Liter Inline 4-cylinder
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission w/ Sportmatic®
- Performance: 181 hp @ 6,000 rpm 175 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
- Fuel Economy: 23/30/26 MPG (mpg city/highway/combined) 2023 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary.
2023 Kia SportageEX
- Engine: 2.4 Liter Inline 4-cylinder
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission w/ Sportmatic®
- Performance: 181 hp @ 6,000 rpm 175 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
- Fuel Economy: 23/30/26 MPG (mpg city/highway/combined) 2023 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary.
2023 Kia SportageX-Line AWD
- Engine: 2.4 Liter Inline 4-cylinder
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission w/ Sportmatic®
- Performance: 181 hp @ 6,000 rpm 175 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
- Fuel Economy: 23/30/26 MPG (mpg city/highway/combined) 2023 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary.
2023 Kia SportageSX
- Engine: 2.0 Liter, Turbocharged Inline 4-cylinder
- Transmission: Electronically Controlled 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Overdrive w/ Sportmatic®
- Performance: 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm 260 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
- Fuel Economy: 20/28/23 MPG (mpg city/highway/combined) 2023 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary.
2023 Kia SportageSX Prestige
- Engine: 2.0 Liter, Turbocharged Inline 4-cylinder
- Transmission: Electronically Controlled 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Overdrive w/ Sportmatic®
- Performance: 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm 260 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
- Fuel Economy: 20/28/23 MPG (mpg city/highway/combined) 2023 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary.
2023 Kia SportageX-Pro
- Engine: 2.0 Liter, Turbocharged Inline 4-cylinder
- Transmission: Electronically Controlled 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Overdrive w/ Sportmatic®
- Performance: 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm 260 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
- Fuel Economy: 20/28/23 MPG (mpg city/highway/combined) 2023 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary.
2023 Kia SportageX-Pro Prestige
- Engine: 2.0 Liter, Turbocharged Inline 4-cylinder
- Transmission: Electronically Controlled 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Overdrive w/ Sportmatic®
- Performance: 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm 260 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
- Fuel Economy: 20/28/23 MPG (mpg city/highway/combined) 2023 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary.
2023 Kia Sportage Interior & Tech
The Kia Sportage interior has always been highly practical, but the 2023 model has seen significant upgrades. The interior is spacious and fuses high-tech functionality into a contemporary style. The new Kia Sportage's interior comes with 41.3 inches of class-leading second-row legroom and 39.6 cubic feet of best-in-class cargo space. And no matter which of the 2023 Sportage trims captures your attention most, the all-new Sportage is sturdy, powerful, and comfortable—perfect for families of up to five.
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Keyless Entry and Immobilizer
- Media USB Input & Front USB-C Charging Port
- 12.2-inch Instrument Display
- 8-inch Touchscreen Display
2023 Kia Sportage Safety Ratings
The Kia Sportage is undoubtedly amongst the safest crossover SUVs in its class, with advanced features like the Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Highway Driving Assist (HDA), and Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC).
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – Pedestrian Detection System (FCA-P)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- LED Headlights with High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Dynamic Parking Guidance
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
- Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW-R)
More about the 2023 Kia Sportage
The 2023 Kia Sportage has a fuel economy of 25 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the highway, and 28 combined and for better fuel efficiency, toggle between the Normal, Sport, and Smart driving modes. The all-new 2023 Sportage is also now available with powerful and efficient hybrid and plug-in hybrids in three trim levels: LX, EX, and SX-Prestige. The base LX is a front-wheel drive (FWD) with available all-wheel drive (AWD) while EX and SX-Prestige trims are AWD only. The standard transmission is a 6-speed automatic and its powertrain is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine coupled with a 44-kW electric motor and a high-output 1.49-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This results in a combined output of 227 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.
Kia has also introduced the Sportage HEV and Sportage PHEV hybrid models that boasts more power and performance than non-hybrid and is powered by a 1.6-liter turbo-four. The Sportage HEV (hybrid) has a 1.49-kWh battery pack and an electric motor that produce a total of 226 horsepower. The Sportage PHEV (plug-in hybrid) has a 13.8-kWh battery, which allows it to drive for up to 32 miles in electric-only mode.
If you’re searching for your next SUV, the 2023 Kia Sportage offers the total package of luxury, functionality and performance. Denham Springs drivers and families are welcomed to uncover the all-new 2023 Kia Sportage lineup coming to our local Kia dealership. This completely reimagined Kia compact SUV boasts a bold design, cutting-edge technology and Kia's industry-leading warranty package. So if you're in search of next-generation Kia cars for sale near Baton Rouge, LA, you've got to see the all-new 2023 Sportage SUVs arriving soon at Fayetteville Kia East. Contact our team today for more details!
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Baton Rouge area motorists and families are invited to discover the all-new 2023 Kia Sportage. This completely reimagined Kia is coming to Fayetteville Kia of Baton Rouge, sporting a bold new design, the latest cabin and safety technology and competitive Kia pricing. So if you're searching for a sleek new SUV for sale near Prairieville, LA, you'll want to secure a test drive of the all-new 2023 Sportage soon here at our local Kia dealership.