The Sportage finds itself in a hotly-contested segment, but its extroverted styling, spacious cabin, and an array of desirable standard features set it apart. The compact KIA is the go-to choice for many New York City residents who want to appear different while enjoying a compact ride’s affordability, fuel efficiency and near-luxury experience. Let’s learn more about the 2023 Kia Sportage’s unique features and updates.
Exterior
The KIA Sportage is all-new for 2023, and it sports an out-of-the-box exterior styling that distinguishes it from the entire compact crossover class. It flaunts an aggressive-looking front end with an unusual headlight design. The Sportage’s bold look is complemented with attractive machined-finish alloy wheels ranging from 17 to 19 inches.
Engine and Transmission
By default, the new KIA Sportage is motivated by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that cranks out 187 horses and 178 lb-ft of torque. The engine hooks up to an eight-speed automatic transmission and front- or all-wheel drive.
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There’s an available hybrid model, and it’s even more powerful than the base four-cylinder. The hybrid combines a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor to generate a combined 226 horsepower. KIA has also introduced a gutsier 261-hp plug-in hybrid variant. Unlike most options in this segment, the new 2023 Sportage has a rugged X-Pro trim with off-road-oriented enhancements like 8.3-inch ground clearance, all-terrain tires and multi-terrain mode.
Fuel Economy
EPA says the most fuel-efficient 2023 Sportage is the 226-hp hybrid and will do 42 mpg in the city and 44 mpg on the highway. Of the gas-powered models, those with front-wheel drive get the highest rating at 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway.
Interior
The new Sportage’s interior is a massive upgrade on the outgoing model. It gets larger displays and quality materials. The standard model has a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an 8.0-inch touchscreen display, but every other trim gets the larger 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display with navigation as standard. Cloth seats and a six-speaker sound system come standard, while an eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, synthetic leather seats, and an attractive two-tone color scheme are optional. The new Sportage’s wheelbase is longer than its predecessors, translating to a roomier and more practical cabin.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The new Sportage also features KIA’s latest safety and driver assistance technologies, including;
- Forward collision-avoidance assist
- Lane following assist
- Lane-keeping assist
- Lane departure warning
- Driver attention warning
- Park distance warning-rear
- Navigation-based smart cruise control
- Highway driving assist
- Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist-parallel exit, etc.
The Sportage offers you an insane value proposition and the opportunity to stand out in NYC’s busy traffic. Don’t hesitate to reach out to VIP Auto Lease for dirt-cheap 2023 Sportage lease deals. We assure you of a trouble-free lease process and an incomparable car leasing experience.
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