says it's available at local dealers now, though there are very few copies around, and most are already spoken for. Moreover, nearly every dealer we checked was adding a notable market adjustment.
The 2023 Sportage PHEV is available in two trim levels: X-Line AWD and X-Line Prestige AWD. The price listed above is obviously for the lower of the two trim levels. The Prestige version commands an even higher starting price, at $42,990 plus destination.According to Kia, the 2023 Sportage PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a 66.9 kW electric motor. The combination produces a total output of 261 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.
The Sportage PHEV comes standard with a 7.2 KW onboard charger. Kia says it will take about two hours to charge the battery to full using a Level 2 charger. The Sportage is a two-row compact crossover with class-leading cargo capacity and plenty of room for adults in the second. Despite its size, it rides and drives much like a smaller car. Notable features include a12.3-inch touch-screen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a host of advanced driver-assist systems.
The Sportage's X-Line trims get a more rugged appearance, with unique front and rear bumpers, as well as glass black side mirrors, windows surrounds, and roof rack. It also gets 19-inch gloss black alloy wheels.