2023 Kia Sportage Gets Price Hike But Remains Competitive

The 2023 Sportage has almost exactly the same base price as the 2022Hyundai Tucsonwhich starts at $25,500 but is a bit cheaper than the 2022 Toyota RAV4 which starts at $26,525. Considering that the Tucson PHEV starts at $34,900, we can expect the Sportage PHEV to have a similar price tag.

The 2023 Sportage EX can be optioned with the EX Panoramic Sunroof package at $1,000, while the X-Line Premium package for the X-Line costs $1,500. This adds the sunroof, LED interior lighting, a smart power liftgate, and illuminated dual vanity mirrors. Finally, premium paint costs $395.

The non-hybrid Sportage comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard. With 41.3 inches of rear legroom and 39.6 cubic feet of cargo space, the new Sportage is a highly practical crossover in this segment. An eight-inch touchscreen interface is standard, but upper trims have a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation as well as a 12.3-inch TFT cluster display. Lane following assist, high-beam assist, rear parking sensors, and driver attention warning are among the standard safety features. Gas-only Sportages will go on sale in the first quarter of 2022 in the US.