{"id":42378,"date":"2022-02-11T20:08:41","date_gmt":"2022-02-12T01:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/?p=42378"},"modified":"2022-02-11T20:08:41","modified_gmt":"2022-02-12T01:08:41","slug":"2023-kia-sportage-plug-in-hybrid-arrives-with-a-32-mile-all-electric-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/2023-kia-sportage-plug-in-hybrid-arrives-with-a-32-mile-all-electric-range","title":{"rendered":"2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Arrives with a 32-Mile All-Electric Range"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2023 Kia Sportage plug-in hybrid brings electric-only city drives while using the 1.6-liter turbo engine to extend the range on longer journeys.<\/p>\n

With the new model, Kia<\/a> aims to play an even bigger role in the compact SUV category, which has historically been very important for the brand, and a plug-in hybrid<\/a> model is something that younger buyers seek lately.<\/p>\n

The 2023 Sportage<\/a> plug-in hybrid sports fresh new overalls starting from its front fascia. It now features a much larger intake grille with honeycomb vents spilling over the sides. Moreover, the designers used boomerang DRLs, and diamond-shaped LED headlamps to distance it from the competition. The lower part features a somewhat questionable full-width radiator grille with fog lamps, though it should be attractive to the target audience.<\/p>\n

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Over to the sides, the 2023 Sportage maintains contemporary visuals with minimal body lines, chrome beading on the windows, roof rails, and 19″ brushed aluminum multi-spoke rims. The rear end features teardrop-shaped LED tail lamps connected by a black stripe across the middle. A large KIA logo and honeycomb pattern bumper complete the overalls of the SUV.<\/p>\n

The 2023 Sportage also has the same advanced safety underpinnings as the Hyundai Tucson. Notably, the monocoque is constructed using a combination of hot-stamped parts and ultra-high-strength steel to withstand excessive tensile and torsional stresses.<\/p>\n

The Sportage plug-in hybrid will be available in the top-spec X-Line models. It features a 1.6-liter turbocharged i4 that produces 177 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque, augmented by a single 89-hp electric motor and a 13.8 kWh Li-polymer battery pack. The power goes through a 6-speed auto transmission to all four wheels. Kia promises an electric-only range of 32 miles, which is good but lower than the Toyota RAV4 Prime, for example (42 miles).<\/p>\n

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The Sportage plug-in hybrid, though, fares up well against its competitors in terms of interior quality. The plush cabin features two screens (driver’s and infotainment) spreading across 24 inches. The smart console offers a raft of connectivity options, including wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Kia connects features (smart park, remote pilot, etc.). Meanwhile, the driver’s display also offers a wealth of information about the car’s telemetry and safety systems working in the background.<\/p>\n

Of course, the top-spec plug-in variant includes luxury conveniences, such as touchscreen HVAC controls, panoramic sunroof, power-adjustable seats, and heating and ventilation options for the seats and steering wheel. The 2023 Sportage also features a comprehensive safety net of ADAS systems, including driver attention warning systems, lane follow and keep assists, cross-traffic collision avoidance, and blind-spot monitoring. Other advanced systems such as active cruise control and forward collision avoidance are available on the X-line Prestige.<\/p>\n

The Sportage seems to be poised well against the Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester, Hyundai Tucson, and the Honda CR-V with such upmarket features.<\/p>\n

Expect Kia to reveal more information on pricing and roll out in the coming days!<\/p>\n

Gallery: 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid<\/h2>\n