Here's What You Can Expect From the 2023 Kia Sportage

The 2023 Kia Sportage is just about to land in Canada and it has a lot to offer. New style, better proportions, innovative technologies and three brand new engines that bring a breath of fresh air to the segment thanks to advanced hybrid technologies that will take you further. Even with all these improvements, the Kia Sportage will still offer excellent value.

Here’s what you can expect from the new 2023 Kia Sportage.

The 2023 Kia Sportage will deliver the best in terms of tech

The new Sportage uses a brand-new platform. It is now bigger, giving occupants more headroom and legroom, along with more cargo volume than ever before. The Sportage also gets a whole new look with a wider stance and more refined fascia.

Inside, the driver and passenger will benefit from an all-new available twin screen setup composed of a 12-inch centre touchscreen and a 12-inch instrument cluster equipped with the latest-generation TFT technology to display critical vehicle information, as well as a variety of infotainment possibilities and apps.

The 2023 Sportage will also be equipped with the best in terms of advanced safety and driver assistance systems, like the 360-degree Surround-View Monitor with 3D view, Driver Attention Warning, Lane Following Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and many more.

The 2023 Kia Sportage will take you further

Mechanically, the 2023 Kia Sportage, will be able to offer optimal performance and efficiency thanks to three brand new engines. Base models use a 2.5-litre unit mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This powertrain produces 187 horsepower.

In terms of hybrid technologies, the Sportage introduces two new green powertrains. The HEV model uses a turbocharged 1.6-litre Smartstream engine mated to a 44-kilowatt electric motor and a 1.49-kWh lithium-ion battery. This produces a combined output of 226 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.

The next model is the Sportage PHEV. It is equipped with a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine combined with a 66.9-kilowatt electric motor and a 13.8-kWh battery. The output on this one is even higher at 261 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It also offers 50 kilometres of full-electric range, and only takes two hours to fully charge on a 240V outlet.

The 2023 Kia Sportage is powerful, efficient, stylish, safe and comfortable. And there is a lot more to learn about it. Come see us today.