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2023 Kia Sportage
SUV · 2015–2027 · Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2023
- Starting prices: −$100 to +$2,200 (2 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: SX
- New trim: SX Prestige
- New trim: X-Line
- New trim: X-Pro
- New trim: X-Pro Prestige
- Trim dropped: Nightfall Edition
- Trim dropped: SX Turbo
- Engine: 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder → 2.5L GDI Dual Injection (EX, LX)
- Gears: 6 → 8 (EX, LX)
- Cargo behind last row: 30.7 cu ft → 39.6 cu ft (EX, LX)
- Max cargo: 60.1 cu ft → 74.1 cu ft (EX, LX)
- Ground clearance: 6.8 in → 7.1 in (EX, LX)
- Length: 176.4 in → 183.5 in (EX, LX)
- Touchscreen: 8 in → 12.3 in (EX)
- Digital gauge cluster: 3.5 in → 12.2 in (EX, LX)
- Lane keeping: Lane Keep Assist → Lane Centering (EX, LX)
- Blind-spot monitoring: Blind Spot Alert → Blind Spot Intervention (EX)
- Automatic emergency braking: AEB with Pedestrian Detection → AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection (EX, LX)
- Rear cross-traffic: Rear Cross-Traffic Alert → Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking (EX)
- Headlights: Halogen → LED Reflector (EX, LX)
- Apple CarPlay: Wired → Wireless (LX)
- Android Auto: Wired → Wireless (LX)
2023 Sportage trims
| EX | LX | SX | SX Prestige | X-Line | X-Pro | X-Pro Prestige | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||||
| Starting MSRP | from $28,290 | from $26,290 | from $31,790 | from $33,790 | $31,090 | $35,290 | $37,090 |
| Powertrain | |||||||
| Engine | 2.5L GDI Dual Injection | 2.5L GDI Dual Injection | 2.5L GDI Dual Injection | 2.5L GDI Dual Injection | 2.5L GDI Dual Injection | 2.5L GDI Dual Injection | 2.5L GDI Dual Injection |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 187 hp | 187 hp | 187 hp | 187 hp | 187 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | Awd | Awd | Awd |
| Size and capability | |||||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo behind last row | 39.6 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 74.1 cu ft | 74.1 cu ft | 74.1 cu ft | 74.1 cu ft | 74.1 cu ft | 74.1 cu ft | 74.1 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 7.1 in | 7.1 in | 7.1 in | 8.3 in | 8.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Length | 183.5 in | 183.5 in | 183.5 in | 183.5 in | 183.5 in | 183.5 in | 183.5 in |
| Tech | |||||||
| Touchscreen | 12.3 in | 8 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wireless | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wireless | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Digital gauge cluster | 12.2 in | 12.2 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.2 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Audio | — | — | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon | — | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon |
| Speakers | — | — | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | 8 |
| Driver assistance | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | — | — | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | — | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Intervention | — | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | — | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | — | 3D Surround View Camera | — | — | 3D Surround View Camera |
| Parking sensors | Rear | Rear | Rear | Front, Rear | Rear | Rear | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | |||||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Cloth | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | AWD: Front FWD: — | Front | Front | Front | Front | Front |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | — | Front | — | — | Front |
| Driver seat memory | — | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start | — | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | |||||||
| Sunroof | — | — | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Optional | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | — | — | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Optional | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 18 in | 17 in | 18 in | 19 in | 19 in | 17 in | 17 in |
| Headlights | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | Bi-LED Projector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | Bi-LED Projector |
Packages and options (30)
| EX | LX | SX | SX Prestige | X-Line | X-Pro | X-Pro Prestige | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Line Premium Package $1,500 | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Mud Guards $125 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $65 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Cover $150 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Mat $95 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net Hybrid (With Audio) $55 | — | — | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net Hybrid (Without Audio) $55 | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Cargo Tray $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Cargo Mat with Seatback Protection $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $175 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dawning Red $395 | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ebony Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Everlasting Silver | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fusion Black | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Glacial White $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Glacial White with Ebony Black Roof $395 | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Gravity Gray $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Jungle Green | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Jungle Green with Ebony Black Roof $395 | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Sapphire Blue | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Snow White $395 | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Steel Gray | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wolf Gray $395 | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Wolf Gray with Ebony Black Roof $395 | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Carmine Red Perforated and Quilted SynTex | — | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Misty Gray / Saturn Black Perforated SynTex | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sage Green Perforated and Quilted SynTex | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Saturn Black Woven Fabric | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saturn Black Perforated and Quilted SynTex | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Saturn Black Perforated SynTex | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Other, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Sportage 2017–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA SPORTAGE SUV ICE FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA SPORTAGE SUV ICE AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA SPORTAGE PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 7 |
| 2026 | KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 7 |
| 2026 | KIA SPORTAGE SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 28 |
| 2026 | KIA SPORTAGE SUV N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 28 |
| 2026 | KIA SPORTAGE PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 52 |
| 2025 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 52 |
| 2025 | Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 | Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 | Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 6 |
| 2025 | Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 6 |
| 2024 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 71 |
| 2024 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 71 |
| 2024 | Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 20 |
| 2024 | Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 20 |
| 2024 | Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 12 |
| 2024 | Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 12 |
| 2023 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 6 | 191 |
| 2023 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 6 | 191 |
| 2023 | Kia Sportage HEV SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 99 |
| 2023 | Kia Sportage HEV SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 99 |
| 2023 | Kia Sportage PHEV SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 15 |
| 2023 | Kia Sportage PHEV SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 15 |
| 2022 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 1 | 46 |
| 2022 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 1 | 46 |
| 2021 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 2 | 53 |
| 2021 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 2 | 53 |
| 2020 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 161 |
| 2020 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 161 |
| 2019 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 70 |
| 2019 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 70 |
| 2018 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 164 |
| 2018 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 164 |
| 2017 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 401 |
| 2017 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 401 |
| 2016 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 131 |
| 2016 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 131 |
| 2015 | Kia Sportage SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 146 |
| 2015 | Kia Sportage SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 146 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2027 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2027 | Sportage Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 35 |
| 2027 | Sportage Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 41 |
| 2027 | Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 36 |
| 2027 | Sportage X-pro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 24 |
| 2026 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2026 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2026 | Sportage Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 35 |
| 2026 | Sportage Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 42 |
| 2026 | Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 36 |
| 2026 | Sportage X-pro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 24 |
| 2025 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 25 |
| 2025 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2025 | Sportage Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 38 |
| 2025 | Sportage Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 43 |
| 2025 | Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 35 |
| 2025 | Sportage X-pro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2024 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 25 |
| 2024 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2024 | Sportage Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 38 |
| 2024 | Sportage Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 43 |
| 2024 | Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 35 |
| 2024 | Sportage X-pro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2023 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 25 |
| 2023 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2023 | Sportage Hybrid AWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 38 |
| 2023 | Sportage Hybrid FWD | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 43 |
| 2023 | Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 35 |
| 2022 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2022 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–26 |
| 2021 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2021 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–26 |
| 2020 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2020 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–26 |
| 2019 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2019 | Sportage FE AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 22 |
| 2019 | Sportage FE FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 25 |
| 2019 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2018 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2018 | Sportage FE AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 22 |
| 2018 | Sportage FE FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 26 |
| 2018 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2017 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2017 | Sportage FE AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 22 |
| 2017 | Sportage FE FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 26 |
| 2017 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2016 | Sportage AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 22 |
| 2016 | Sportage FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 23 |
| 2016 | Sportage SX AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2016 | Sportage SX FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2015 | Sportage AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21–22 |
| 2015 | Sportage FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23 |
| 2015 | Sportage SX AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2015 | Sportage SX FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.