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Kia Sportage 2023

The 2023 Kia Sportage range of configurations is currently priced from $34,795. Our most recent review of the 2023 Kia Sportage resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.

Carsguide Contributing Journalist Emily Agar had this to say at the time: This medium SUV has surprised me this week. It absolutely delivers on interior space for its occupants and doesn’t feel like a ‘pov’ package despite its appealing price tag. With some great safety features and a sexy road presence, this would be a great all-rounder for a family (even one that’s still growing!). The driving performance could be a bit more consistent, and the tech better, but for the price tag… I reckon you'd learn to live with it. This gets a 7.5/10. My son liked the curved display panel, big boot and gave it an 8.0/10.

You can read the full review here.

This is what Emily Agar liked most about this particular version of the Kia Sportage: Stylish road presence, Good safety features, Cabin space

The 2023 Kia Sportage carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1900 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

Kia Sportage 2023 Price and Specs

The Kia Sportage 2023 is currently available from $34,795 for the Sportage S (fwd) up to $67,990 for the Sportage GT-Line (awd).

Pricing guides

$46,812
Based on 184 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$34,795
Highest Price
$67,990
Kia Sportage Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to
GT-Line (awd) SUV 1.6L — 7 SP AUTO $50,160 $57,640
GT-Line (awd) SUV 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO $57,970 $66,660
GT-Line (awd) SUV 1.6L ULP 7 SP AUTO $54,780 $62,920
S (awd) SUV 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO $36,740 $43,780
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Kia Sportage 2023 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Kia Sportage 2023 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • What is the correct tow-ball weight for my 2023 Kia Sportage?

    The allowable maximum tow-ball weight for the Sportage will have been calculated by Kia using all the available information from the car's weight distribution to the spring rates, the ride height and wheelbase measurements and even the way the rear structure of the car is physically constructed. So that's what you should stick to and, yes, 100kg is the official tow-ball weight for this vehicle.

    The theory that holds that tow-ball weight should be 10 per cent of the towed weight (while the reality for a lot of makes and models) is really just that; a theory, a rule of thumb, and definitely not a hard and fast rule. As such, there's nothing to force car-makers to stick to it. Which is why Kia hasn't for the Sportage.

    There's another school of thought in other countries that the tow-ball weight should actually be closer to five per cent of the towed mass, at which point the Kia's limit starts to make more sense.

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  • What's the price of a Kia Sportage?

    The Kia Sportage SX starts at $35,000 in manual form and $37,000 for the automatic variant. The better equipped, more powerful GT-Line petrol version is available only as an automatic and costs $49,370. Those prices do not include on-road costs which will vary from state to state and even region to region.

    The current Sportage was launched in 2021, so we can possibly expect a mild facelift sometime in the 2023 calendar year. But being such a new design, the upgrades are not likely to be major ones, so there’s no reason to hold off buying now or when supply allows.

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  • What are the differences between the 2022 and 2023 Kia Sportage GT-Line?

    Kia introduced the fifth-generation Sportage in 2021, so there won't be any wholesale changes to the car for a while yet. Kia – like most car-makers – is constantly fine-tuning specifications of its vehicles, so there may be a mild facelift of the car due in 2023 or soon thereafter, but it's unlikely to involve much in the way of engineering.

    The biggest news for the Sportage range in 2023 is likely to be the introduction of a hybrid model. Kia isn't saying when that will be, however, and it could even be 2024 before we see it. The other new Sportage variant is likely to be a plug-in hybrid version which has been slated for the North American market, but not confirmed for Australia. Yet.

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Kia Sportage 2023 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 2023 Kia Sportage are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1865mm x 1680mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Dimensions for the Kia Sportage 2023 Dimensions  include 1680mm height, 1865mm width, 4660mm length.
Kia Sportage Model Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
S (fwd) SUV 1665x1865x4660 mm 181 mm
SX (fwd) SUV 1665x1865x4660 mm 181 mm
S (awd) SUV 1680x1865x4660 mm 181 mm
SX+ (fwd) SUV 1665x1865x4660 mm 181 mm
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Kia Sportage 2023 Towing capacity

The Kia Sportage’s towing capacity ranges from 1650kg to 1900kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.

Kia Sportage Model Body Type Specs Braked Capacity
S (fwd) SUV 2.0L,—,6 SP MAN 1650kg
S (fwd) SUV 2.0L,ULP,6 SP MAN 1900kg
S (fwd) SUV 2.0L,ULP,6 SP AUTO 1650kg
S (fwd) SUV 2.0L,—,6 SP AUTO 1650kg
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Kia Sportage 2023 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2023 Kia Sportage is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Kia Sportage currently offers fuel consumption from 6.3 to 8.1L/100km. The Kia Sportage is available with the following fuel types: Diesel, — and ULP.

Kia Sportage Model Body Type Specs Fuel Consumption
GT-Line (awd) SUV 2.0L,Diesel,8 SP AUTO 6.3L/100km
GT-Line (awd) SUV 1.6L,—,7 SP AUTO 7.2L/100km
GT-Line (awd) SUV 1.6L,ULP,7 SP AUTO 7.2L/100km
S (fwd) SUV 2.0L,—,6 SP MAN 7.7L/100km
S (fwd) SUV 2.0L,—,6 SP AUTO 8.1L/100km
SX (fwd) SUV 2.0L,—,6 SP AUTO 8.1L/100km
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Kia Sportage 2023 Wheel size

Wheel size for the 2023 Kia Sportage will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.

Kia Sportage Model Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
S (fwd) SUV 235x65 R17 235x65 R17
SX (fwd) SUV 235x60 R18 235x60 R18
S (awd) SUV 235x65 R17 235x65 R17
SX+ (fwd) SUV 235x55 R19 235x55 R19
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