![]() The plug-in hybrid is also very appealing, but is also costlier and will likely be harder to come by. We would steer you toward the Sportage Hybrid, however, as its price premium is negligible, its benefits great and the base engine is disappointingly slow. Add it all up and you have a new entry in the ultra-competitive compact SUV segment that is an absolute must-see. There’s even a quasi-off-road model in the new X-Line and X-Pro trim levels, though they do fall short in terms of ruggedness compared to the Forester Wilderness and RAV4 TRD Off-Road, and are only offered with the sluggish base engine that is the Sportage's weakest attribute. While it continues to deliver distinctive style and better-than-average value, the Sportage’s newfound practicality makes it a compelling answer to choices like the equally impressive new 2023 Honda CR-V, plus the Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester and the Sportage's mechanically related cousin, the Hyundai Tucson. Meanwhile, the interior is better-looking, better-made and packed with Kia’s latest, excellent tech. It now offers two hybrid options: one is an exceptional, turbocharged conventional hybrid that does double duty as a fuel economy and performance upgrade, while the other is a plug-in hybrid that provides 32 miles of electric-only range and therefore even better fuel economy. Kia’s oldest nameplate goes from one of the smallest compact SUVs to one of the biggest, expanding in every dimension to be far more family friendly. Pros: Powerful and efficient hybrids class-leading space well-executed tech distinctive design choices Cons: Slow base engine X-Line and X-Pro are not available as the hybrid X-Pro's firm ride The term “all-new” gets thrown around liberally in the car biz, but when it comes to the 2023 Kia Sportage, it absolutely fits the bill. ![]()
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