The Car Connection chose the 2023 Kia Sportage and Telluride as their best buys for 2023, being recognized for both best in economy and family car offerings!
This is an outstanding achievement that highlights our award-winning and versatile lineup of SUVs. The win for the Telluride once again proves Kia’s expertise in designing vehicles that have the features current customers want along with segment-leading style. The Sportage hybrid is an excellent component and symbol of ongoing efficiency, making a stellar impression on industry experts immediately.
The Best Cars to Buy 2023 were chosen based on the everyday vehicle that provides the best balance of fuel efficiency, value, safety, interior spaciousness, and drying dynamics after a full year of testing. More than 100 vehicles under $50,000 were evaluated, allowing consumers browsing the web worldwide to find the best car for themselves from different categories. The Sportage hybrid’s 43 mpg combined EPA rating along with the FWD version and 38 mpg combined for the AWD set the benchmark thoroughly for today’s three-row SUV offerings, standing out as a family vehicle with above average cargo and safety ratings.
The 2023 Telluride hit the scene with a fervor, ready to impress immediately with excellent design cues inside and out. The Edmunds.com review team gave it high praise for its adult-friendly 3rd-row seating, extensive standard features, and incredibly quiet cabin. Since its debut in 2020, it has earned their Top-Rated award each year, rising above the rest in its class with the smoothest ride quality out there and our world-class warranty coverage. The X-Line model features a completely reworked traction control system, and handy 8.4 inches of ground clearance.
The 2023 Sportage is now in its 5th generation and is Kia’s longest-running nameplate in the US. Proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia alongside the K5 sedan, Sorento, and Telluride, the 2023 model is available in 7 trim levels. Once existing as the smallest model in the compact crossover utility vehicle segment, it has now become the largest. For the nice touch of added utility, the all-new Sportage offers a dual-level cargo floor and 30 percent more extra capacity directly behind the second-row seats. Newly available in the Sportage is a 24.6-inch panoramic curved display which integrates a 12.3-inch infotainment display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
