The 2023 Sportage recently received a major redesign that changed many aspects of the . As with any redesign, Kia is betting that the update will be successful, and it appears the South Korean automaker’s gamble has paid off. Here’s a look at the , what has changed, and how these changes are helping it succeed in a competitive SUV market.
The redesign of the 2023 Kia Sportage has paid off
made a list of the best Kia vehicles on the market right now, and thanks in part to the redesign, the Sportage came out on top. The automaker gave the compact SUV. One of the most noticeable changes has been the car’s exterior design, which has a new look that includes boomerang-shaped headlights.
and a PHEV powertrain option for the car.
The South Korean automaker has also updated the technological features of the car. One of the more notable updates was the digital instrument cluster display, which now measures 12.3 inches.
The pros and cons of the Kia Sportage 2023
Overall, TrueCar liked most of Kia’s changes. The new hybrid and PHEV options are great, as adding both options can make a large SUV even better.
For example, the standard Sportage gets about 29 mpg combined, while it gets about 43 mpg combined. Also, the car critic appreciated the larger dimensions of the SUV, as its greater carrying capacity and seating comfort are good.
Another aspect the site liked about the Kia SUV was its overall value. It starts at around $26,000, and the hybrid version costs about $1,500 more. This relatively affordable price tag gives the SUV great value, as it comes with many standard features.
However, it’s by no means a perfect SUV. The standard engine is less fuel efficient than what the Sportage’s rivals get. Also, not all car buyers are going to like what Kia has done with the Sportage’s new exterior design.
That said, those are minor flaws, and this lack of major issues helps build why the Sportage’s redesign ultimately paid off.
Because it’s impressive that the 2023 Sportage is the best Kia SUV right now
The Sportage was named Kia’s best car by TrueCar, and that’s an impressive feat as Kia has many great cars in its lineup right now. Telluride, which has , only finished in sixth place. The EV6, which is the South Korean automaker’s latest electric vehicle, came in fifth place.
The K5 sedan finished in fourth place, followed by the Carnival minivan in third place. The Sorento, which is another mid-size crossover SUV, finished in second place.
These Kia cars are great for their own reasons, and just like the Sportage, many have very few faults. That’s what makes it so impressive that the Sportage has managed to top them all.
