2023 Kia Sportage for its luxury modern cabin and interior amenities
The 2023 Kia Sportage has emerged victorious as a winner of the prestigious Wards 10 Best Interiors and UX award. With its clean and modern interior design, the Sportage captivated expert editors, earning accolades for its upscale presentation and intuitive features. Below, you can learn about this award and the ten best features of the Kia Sportage with us, Matt Castrucci Kia. We’d love to give you a tour of this vehicle when you visit us in Dayton, OH.
How was the 2023 Kia Sportage selected for the best interior award?
In order to select the winners, Wards’ team meticulously assessed vehicle interiors and user-experience technology that were either new or significantly redesigned. The scoring process encompassed several key metrics, including design, aesthetics, comfort, materials, fit-and-finish, connectivity, infotainment, displays, controls, advanced driver assist systems, and overall value.
What does this award mean for Kia?
Kia America’s COO & EVP, Steven Center, expressed his gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the meticulous craftsmanship that went into elevating the Sportage’s cabin: “Our designers worked hard to transform the interior into a pleasant space and we’re proud this concept is resonating with Wards’ experts.”
Ten best features of the 2023 Kia Sportage
In line with Kia’s “Opposites United” design philosophy, the 2023 Sportage’s interior draws inspiration from high-end outdoor products, furniture, and modern architecture. The result is a thoughtfully crafted space with upscale touches, including the instrument cluster, center display, and an available dual panoramic curved display.
- Complete redesign for the 2023 model year
- Easy-to-use controls and center display
- Soft-touch surfaces
- An eye-catching red-and-black color scheme
- Fast phone pairing
- Two curved, 12.3-in. display screens
- Multi-function climate and audio controls
- Generous cargo room
- A more powerful 2.5-liter I-4 engine
- New 8-speed automatic transmission