2023 Kia Sportage

The first trim in the 2023 Sportage lineup is the LX, featuring premium LED lighting and 17-inch wheels with a sophisticated machine finish. Next is the EX, which sits atop machine-finished wheels measuring 18 inches. The X-Line AWD turns heads with X-Line body cladding, high-utility roof rails, and 19-inch wheels with a glossy black finish. With the SX, you can take advantage of a panoramic sunroof and a power-deployable tailgate, while the SX Prestige offers LED projector headlights, fog lights, and rear combination lights. Kia equips the X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige with all-terrain tires from BFGoodrich and intricately designed wheels with a matte black finish.

Every 2023 Sportage is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 187 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. These impressive numbers mean that you can use your Sportage to tow up to 2,500 pounds. Thanks to the engine's fuel-saving technology and the Sportage's 32 mpg highway rating, you'll also enjoy spending less time at the fuel pump.

With the Sportage's eight-speed automatic transmission, you'll enjoy smooth acceleration and effortless handling each time you take the wheel. An agile front-wheel-drive system gives the Sportage exceptional flexibility for navigating through traffic and cruising the open road. Suppose you equip your Sportage with Kia's active all-wheel-drive system. In that case, it can continuously monitor road conditions and adjust torque distribution to all wheels according to changes in terrain and weather. The system also features selectable drive modes for even greater adaptability.

Inside the 2023 Sportage, you'll find seating for five, ample headroom and legroom, and premium seating surfaces that are comfy yet durable. When the rear seats aren't in use, you can fold them flat to take advantage of 74.1 cubic feet of cargo space. Depending on what trim level you choose, you'll enjoy amenities like heated and ventilated seats and a heated steering wheel. Lower trims feature an 8-inch touchscreen display, while upper trims come with dual displays measuring 12.3 inches. Both systems support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with the larger screens adding built-in navigation and Kia Connect.

The 2023 Kia Sportage's safety features include a forward collision-avoidance assist that scans the road for hazards and applies the brakes when it detects an imminent collision with a vehicle or pedestrian. A blind-spot monitor issues audio and visual alerts when a vehicle enters your Sportage's blind-spot zones, while a rear cross-traffic monitor warns you of approaching traffic when the vehicle is in reverse. With the Sportage's tire-pressure monitoring system, you'll know when your tires need air, while a lane-departure alert makes you aware of unintentional drifting.