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2023 Kia Sportage Levels Guide

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-litre inline-four and a single electric motor to produce 226 horsepower. Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive can be matched with either engine.

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Summary

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.

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

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