2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige - Interior

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(2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige SUV)
Engine: 2.5L, I-4 cyl
fuel type: gasoline
Horsepower: 187hp / 6,100RPM
Torque: 178 lb.-ft. / 4,000RPM
Transmission: 8 speed automatic / All-wheel drive
Fuel economy highway: 28mpg
Fuel economy city: 23mpg
Exterior Color: Glacier White Pearl/Ebony Black Roof
Interior Color: Black

You'll appreciate its safety and technology features! Kia prioritized comfort and style by including: heated and ventilated seats, a power liftgate, and the power moon roof opens up the cabin to the natural environment. Smooth gearshifts are achieved thanks to the efficient 4 cylinder engine, and for added security, dynamic Stability Control supplements the drivetrain.

Price and Features: Franklin Greenway Kia - https://bit.ly/3H0vCQr
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What's New for 2023?
The Sportage enters a new generation for the 2023 model year and offers newly available hybrid and plug-in-hybrid powertrains. The latter addition gives the Kia a competitor to plug-in alternatives such as the Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid and the Toyota RAV4 Prime.

We'd suggest the optional hybrid powertrain, as it feels more responsive on the road and offers improved fuel economy as a bonus. The mid-range EX hybrid appears to offer the most value here, adding desirable features such as the larger 12.3-inch infotainment screen, wireless smartphone charging, and heated front seats. The Premium package may also be of interest to some buyers, as it adds a panoramic sunroof, LED interior lighting, and a power liftgate.

Pricing and Which One to Buy
LX. $27,285
LX Hybrid: $28,585
EX: $29,285
X-Line: $32,085
EX Hybrid: $32,285
SX: $32,785
SX Prestige: $34,785
X-Pro: $35,785
SX Prestige Hybrid: $37,485
X-Pro Prestige: $38,085
X Line Hybrid: $39,785
X Line Prestige Hybrid: $44,285

Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The Sportage's default powertrain is a 187-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder that mates to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The hybrid variant mixes a turbocharged 1.6-liter four with a single electric motor that generates a combined 226 horses. Either powertrain can be paired with front- or all-wheel drive. There's also an all-wheel-drive-only plug-in hybrid that shares its gasoline engine with the regular hybrid but adds a more powerful electric motor and a bigger battery pack. We sampled both the base four-cylinder and the hybrid powertrain during our initial test drive and were more satisfied with the latter than the former. The hybrid's extra power and low-end push from the electric motor make it feel much more responsive. When we tested the plug-in hybrid model, it zipped to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds at our test track. The Sportage rides on a new platform with a longer wheelbase and ride comfort is improved as a result.

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