Official 2023 Kia Sportage Release Date and Design Specs
Are you a fan of the Kia Sportage nameplate? The longest-running model in the Kia lineup, the Kia Sportage is set to undergo a complete redesign for the new model year. Families who have their sights set on a Kia Sportage may want to consider the brand-new 2023 Kia Sportage and we are here to help at Matt Castrucci Kia in Dayton, OH. Take a closer look with this overview of the official 2023 Kia Sportage release date and design specs to see what the future holds for the popular Kia-brand crossover.
When Will the 2023 Kia Sportage Be Available in Dayton OH?
When the 2023 Kia Sportage arrives at Matt Castrucci Kia, it will be available in four standard trim levels – LX, EX, SX and SX-Prestige. The brand-new Kia Sportage will add a trio of adventure-driven trim levels to the lineup in the new model year – X-Line, X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige – that provide a more capable design with all-terrain tires and a multi-terrain mode AWD system. Gas-powered 2023 Kia Sportage models are set to arrive at dealerships in the first quarter of 2022 with projected electric and hybrid-electric options scheduled to arrive at a later date.
What Are the 2023 Kia Sportage Design Specs, Engine Options and Features?
Brand-new 2023 Kia Sportage models will feature a larger design platform than the predecessor with a wheelbase that is 3.4-inches longer and an overall length that increases by 7.1 inches. Armed with a taller, wider and longer platform, the Kia Sportage will improve comfort and capability with a best-in-class 41.3 inches of rear legroom and an incredible 39.6 cubic feet of cargo space that rivals chief competitors like the popular Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.
When you get behind the wheel of the 2023 Kia Sportage, you will enjoy a more athletic drive with a more powerful 187-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine under the hood that is married to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The new Kia Sportage powertrain targets an 8% increase in fuel economy, despite a larger platform. To promote a more capable drive, brand-new Kia Sportage models add 1.5 inches of ground clearance and an available Active AWD system with available multi-terrain drive modes.
Next-generation technology promises to be a highlight of the 2023 Kia Sportage when you get behind the wheel. Base Kia Sportage models feature an impressive list of standard Advanced Driver Assistance Systems that include Driver Attention Warning, Lane Following Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance and more. Entertainment is provided by a standard touchscreen infotainment system with access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – which can be upgraded with a pair of 12.3-inch panoramic curved displays that will provide a digital instrument cluster and a touchscreen display for entertainment. Additional highlights include a wireless charging pad, a Harman Kardon® audio system, multi-connection Bluetooth, Kia Connect technology and much more.
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Learn more about the latest Kia Sportage with this guide to the official 2023 Kia Sportage release date and design specs created by Matt Castrucci Kia. Contact the dealership team today to apply for online credit approval on a brand-new Kia car or crossover in Dayton, OH!
