The 2023 Sportage is available in LX, EX, X-Line AWD, SX, SX Prestige, X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige trim levels. Each has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (187 horsepower, 178 lb-ft of torque) and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Most Sportages have front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available as an option. The X-Line AWD, X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige include AWD as standard equipment.
Highlights from the standard equipment lists include:
LX
The most affordable version of the 2023 Sportage comes with:
- 17-inch machined-finish alloy wheels
- LED headlights with automatic high-beam operation
- LED taillights
- Dark tinted rear privacy glass
- Power-adjustable exterior mirrors
- Remote keyless entry
- 12.2-inch instrumentation display
- 60/40-split folding and reclining back seat
- 8-inch touchscreen display
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
- Two front USB ports
- Six stereo speakers
Several driver assist and safety features are also standard on the Sportage:
- Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
- Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
EX
Spending a little extra on the Sportage EX gets you a long list of upgrades:
- 18-inch machined-finish alloy wheels
- Heated exterior mirrors
- Dual-level cargo floor
- Hands-free keyless entry with push-button engine start
- Remote engine start
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Simulated leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Heated front seats
The EX also comes with:
- 12.3-inch touchscreen system
- Kia Connect connected services
- Onboard navigation system
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Rear USB charging ports
- Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
- Safe exit assist (warns occupants if it is unsafe to open a door and exit the vehicle)
X-Line AWD
This version of the Sportage comes with:
- 19-inch gloss black alloy wheels
- All-wheel drive including a center locking differential
- Added ground clearance
- X-Line exterior styling with gloss black trim
- Roof rails
SX
The Sportage SX builds on the EX equipment with:
- 18-inch matte gray alloy wheels
- Satin chrome and gloss black exterior trim
- Low-profile roof rails
- Hands-free liftgate
- Panoramic sunroof
- LED interior lighting
- Memory for the driver's settings
- Upgraded digital instrumentation display
- Premium sound system with eight speakers
- Forward cross-path detection and braking (automatically brakes the Sportage at intersections when a collision may occur)
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Kia and the car in front)
- Hyundai's Highway Driving Assist (combines the adaptive cruise control and the lane keeping system when driving on highways)
SX Prestige
This version of the Sportage is more upscale thanks to:
- 19-inch gloss black alloy wheels
- Upgraded LED headlights and taillights
- LED foglights
- Premium synthetic leather
- Power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Camera-based blind-spot monitor (shows the driver a live view of what's in the Sportage's blind spots)
- Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
- Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Sportage and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- Automatic low-speed braking (automatically applies the brakes to avoid low-speed rear collisions while parking)
X-Pro
The Sportage X-Pro combines X-Line AWD and SX equipment, plus:
- 17-inch matte black alloy wheels
- All-terrain tires
- Multi-terrain driving modes
- LED foglights
- Heated windshield
- Heated steering wheel
- Alloy pedal covers
X-Pro Prestige
This is the top-of-the-line Sportage, equipped with X-Pro and SX Prestige equipment.