Review: 2023 KIA Sportage X-Pro Prestige AWD

As one of the more sporty crossovers on the market and one of Kia's longest-running nameplates, the Sportage is primarily unchanged for 2022 but maintains its modern design and urban capability. The crossover SUV is versatile and easy-to-drive with the comfortable stylings of a car. The Sportage is ideal for use purely a daily driver, and it simultaneously offers the ability to act like an SUV when hauling a small family and all their gear.

When I drove the Sportage, I really liked how easy it was to see out; and I didn't feel restricted like I have while driving other crossovers in the past. I was able to maneuver in and out of traffic with ease because the Sportage offers nice-sized side mirrors that allow you to see really well. While driving on the highway, I put the pedal down to see what the Sportage really had to offer; and although it is not likely to break any 0-30 or even 0-60 records, it drives quite nicely once it is up and running.

As the Kia brand makes a momentous shift toward electrification with our next generation of vehicles, passenger safety remains a top priority.

Sean Yoon, President and CEO of Kia America

In the News

Source: KIA | The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recognized eight Kia vehicles—tied for second most in the industry—on its 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards lists. The Kia Telluride, Sorento, Seltos, Carnival built after March 2021 (with specific headlights), Sportage, and Soul (with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights) all received TSP awards. The Kia K5 and Stinger sedans qualified as TSP+ winners.

As the Kia brand makes a momentous shift toward electrification with our next generation of vehicles, passenger safety remains a top priority, said Sean Yoon, president and CEO of Kia America, Kia North America. These eight TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ accolades from IIHS are the direct results of our commitment to delivering the highest standards for crash readiness, structural integrity and available safety systems for our customers.

All 2022 TSP winners earned Good ratings in six crashworthiness tests—driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, original side, roof strength and head restraint tests—as well as an Advanced or Superior rating for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention evaluations. In addition, the vehicle must have at least one available headlight system that earns a Good or Acceptable rating. For a TSP+ designation, the Good or Acceptable headlight system must be standard equipment.

Specifications

Engine: 187 horsepower 2.5 Gas Direct Injection
Torque: 178 pound-feet
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
Wheels: 17" Matte Black Alloy
Sound: Harmon Kardon Premium Audio
Color: Jungle Green
Fuel: 23/28/25 (mpg city/highway/combined)
MSRP (starts): $36,790
MSRP (shown): $38,555

Learn More

For more information or to test drive this vehicle for yourself, stop by a local dealer or visit online at:
KIA | Sportage

About KIA

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electrified vehicles sold through a network of nearly 750 dealers in the U.S. including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.