Here at Jim Butler Kia of St. Louis, we love to point our customers in the direction of our award-winning new models! The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid has been completely redesigned for the year and offers great value for the money when stacked up against its competition. Here are just a couple of reasons that the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid outshines the competition.
Affordability:
We know that many media sources and spot reels on the web would make one think that Hybrid SUVs are pricey. They strike a chord with many demographics that love practicality, and boast complex powertrain systems along with class-leading engineering. Kia did a fantastic job of making the Sportage Hybrid EX affordable for the masses, despite offering some of the most sought-after standard features of today. With its 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, a 44.0 kW motor, and a 1.49 kWh battery it amiably generates 227 horsepower, and 258 lb-ft of torque.
Top-Notch Tech Features Come Standard:
The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX provides enough tech features to satisfy even the savviest of drivers. You’ll enjoy a 12.2-inch instrument display along with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a wireless phone charger. The vehicle can rally against anything mother nature offers courtesy of rain-sensing windshield wipers, blind-spot detection technology, and rear occupant alert. The industry is so very exciting right now for some of us who remember when AC was a luxury, and the Sportage Hybrid EX also boasts heated side mirrors along with a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel.
All-Wheel Drive:
All-wheel drive is definitely a bonus, considering how many of the Sportage Hybrid's competitors (such as the Honda CR-V Hybrid) don’t have it. Edmunds.com enthusiastically called the Sportage the “Best hybrid SUV of 2023”, due to this along with its ideally balanced ride and sharp handling. To compliment this feature, the off-road-focused X-Line and X-Pro trims are both also new for 2023. Superior traction and enhanced safety while driving on icy and wet roads are perks that will reduce the possibility of a dangerous wheel slip.
Resilient Against Rivals:
The Sportage’s cabin finishes as much more modern, along with a less finicky infotainment system and more standard tech features in its base model than the Honda CR-V. After a close look at the Toyota RAV4, the Sportage boasts more cargo room, which should appeal to growing families. Available infotainment extras are a 12.3-inch touch screen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, navigation, a Wi-Fi hot spot, wireless device charging, rear USB-C ports, and an 8-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.
We know that you’ll love the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid as much as we do. Contact the team at Jim Butler Kia today to learn more and get yours today!
