What new features can we expect from the 2023 Kia Sportage?
One of Kia’s most popular offerings, the Sportage packs all the features and configurations one would expect from a compact crossover SUV, and then some more. An SUV that has thrived for over three decades, the Sportage has become an integral part of the American automotive industry. While the 2022 version of the Sportage is at its evolutionary best, the 2023 version completely changes the perception. That said, what new features can we expect from the 2023 Kia Sportage? Well, we at Concord Kia in Concord, California, list the 2023 Sportage’s new upgrades in this article.
The fifth-generation Sportage is radically different from previous versions and the 2023 model year version is its first iteration. Baffled by the 2023 Kia Sportage? Contact us today to learn more.
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2023 Kia Sportage’s Upgrades
Following are the upgrades that the 2023 Kia Sportage receive:
- Targeted to offer eight percent better fuel-economy despite the larger overall size.
- Eight standard Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), including newly available features such as live feed Blind-Spot View Monitor within instrument cluster and 360-degree Surround View Monitor with 3D View.
- “Opposites United” design philosophy that aims at blending futuristic and rugged design elements.
- Most of the 2023 Sportage trims will be assembled alongside the Telluride, Sorento, and K5 at Kia’s West Point, Georgia plant.
- Comprehensive and distinct trim lineup that includes LX, EX, SX, SX-Prestige, plus new adventure-ready trims (X-Line, Sportage X-Pro, and X-Pro Prestige) that leverage Sportage AWD’s 1.5-inch increased ground clearance along with unique body and interior trims, as well as a new all-terrain tires and multi-terrain mode AWD system.
- Increased power output via a new 2.5-liter Inline-four-cylinder engine that comes with a new eight-speed automatic transmission targeted to produce 187 horsepower.
- Larger in multiple dimensional aspects compared to the previous generation, with best-in-class rear seat legroom and rear cargo capacity that is the largest in the segment.
- Larger and more capable lineup featuring an all-new X-Line and Sportage X-Pro trims, as well as forthcoming electrified versions.
- The 2023 Sportage will debut near-luxury features including available dual panoramic curved 12.3-inch display screens.
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Reach new heights with a new 2023 Kia Sportage from Concord Kia in Concord, California
You can go through our current online collection of new Kia Sportage models. For those who are interested in the Sportage SUV, schedule a test drive for the 2022 Sportage to get a taste of what it has to offer.