2023 Kia Sportage HEV EX
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- Photo: 2022 Kia Sportage GT-Line ISG HEV Automatic 1.6 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Sportage Hybrid 30th Edition NQ5 HEV Shadow Matte Gray (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Kia Sportage GT-Line ISG HEV Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Kia Sportage GT-Line ISG HEV Automatic 1.6 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Sportage Hybrid 30th Edition NQ5 HEV Green (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2023 Kia Sportage HEV EX is a 227-hp turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $31,190 MSRP and is rated at 38 mpg combined.
It makes 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 38 mpg city and 38 mpg highway (38 mpg combined).
The Sportage HEV measures 183.5 inches long on a 108.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,732 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $31,190 |
| MSRP with Destination | $32,515 |
| Destination Charge | $1,325 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L turbo GDI inline-4 + PMSM parallel hybrid (TMED); motor 59.3 hp; 1.49 kWh / 270V lithium-ion pouch; total system 227 hp / 258 lb-ft |
| Horsepower | 227 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve CVVT with hydraulic lash adjuster |
| Bore and Stroke | 75.6 x 89 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Turbocharged GDI hybrid (TMED) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC |
| 1st Gear | 4.639 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.826 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.841 |
| 4th Gear | 1.386 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.772 |
| Reverse | 3.385 |
| Final Drive | 3.32 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 38 MPG |
| Highway | 38 MPG |
| Combined | 38 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded (87+) |
| Tank Capacity | 13.7 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link independent |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18" x 7.5J alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18" x 7.5J alloy |
| Tires Front | 235/60R18 |
| Tires Rear | 235/60R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.5 in |
| Width | 73.4 in |
| Height | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in |
| Front Track | 63.6 in |
| Rear Track | 63.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3 in |
| Approach Angle | 19.9° |
| Departure Angle | 26.6° |
| Cargo Volume | 39.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,732 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 41.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2023 Kia Sportage HEV SUV FWD: overall not rated
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Kia SPORTAGE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 18, 2024 · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Consequence: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.
NHTSA campaign 24V025000
Jul 31, 2023 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP Park outside
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
Consequence: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.
NHTSA campaign 23V531000
Jun 7, 2023 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
Consequence: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC272.
NHTSA campaign 23V410000
Apr 26, 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence: A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
NHTSA campaign 23V298000
Nov 28, 2022 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
Consequence: A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC257.
NHTSA campaign 22V878000
Aug 29, 2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC248.
NHTSA campaign 22V651000
100 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 Kia SPORTAGE HEV
Owner Complaints
100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Kia SPORTAGE HEV (4 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 37 |
| Engine | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2023 KIA SPORTAGE HEV. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.