2023 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid X line
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Pricing for the Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid has been released—just in the nick of time for buyers of this model to no longer qualify for the federal EV tax credit. Show The 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV will start at $39,785, including a destination charge of $1,295. That’s for the X-Line AWD; the top-trim X-Line Prestige costs $44,285. Kia hasn’t yet posted a build tool or detailed options, although the brand typically doesn’t offer a lot of build combinations. That puts base pricing for the Sportage PHEV just under the base price of the Toyota RAV4 Prime but above that of the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid and Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid. The Sportage is closely related to the Tucson. One other upcoming rival is the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid. 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV The Sportage Plug-In Hybrid is powered by a 177-hp, 1.6-liter turbo-4 engine that’s part of a hybrid system packaging an electric motor with a 5-speed automatic transmission, adding a clutch that takes the engine out of the mix for fully electric driving enabled by the bigger 13.8-kwh battery pack. With a higher-power electric motor (66.9 kw versus 44 kw), the output of the hybrid system is up versus the hybrid—to 261 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Kia claims that the Sportage PHEV will go 34 all-electric miles on a charge, and hybrid AWD versions of the Sportage earn 38 mpg combined—so expect close to that once you’ve used up the charge. Numbers haven’t yet been confirmed by the EPA, and they would be needed before deliveries commence.  2023 Kia Sportage PHEV All Sportage PHEVs get a 7.2-kw onboard charger that enables a full 240-volt charge in about two hours. Inside, dual panoramic display screens set a 12.3-inch instrument-panel display and 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display side by side. Kia says that the Sportage Plug-In Hybrid is available now, and it will be available in all 50 states. The Sportage PHEV would have qualified for the tax credit for purchases up through August 15, but it wasn’t posted on the federal government’s previous list of eligible vehicles for that version of the tax credit; and it won't qualify under the revised credit due to its final assembly location of South Korea. Green Car Reports NewsletterSign up to get the latest green car and environmental news, delivered to your inbox daily! I agree to receive emails from Green Car Reports. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time. Privacy Policy.
UPDATE 10/28/22: Kia has released
updated information regarding the Sportage PHEV, which now has a claimed electric range of 34 miles. Kia also revealed power and torque figures for the Sportage PHEV’s plug-in hybrid setup, which makes 261 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The Kia Sportage received a redesign for 2023 and is sprouting all sorts of new variants. A hybrid model was revealed a few months ago and now we have the details on the plug-in-hybrid model, which will go on sale in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2022. It will join the Mitsubishi Outlander, Toyota RAV4, and the closely related Hyundai Tucson in offering a plug-in option to compact-SUV shoppers. Like the hybrid, the Sportage PHEV is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four and an electric motor. But the plug-in version gets a more powerful electric motor and a bigger battery pack that's said to provide 32 miles of electric range on a full charge. Kia won't say what the hybrid powertrain's total output is, but we reckon it's about the same as the Tucson PHEV and the larger Kia Sorento PHEV, both of which make 261 hp. A six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive put the Sportage plug-in's power to the ground. The Sportage plug-in looks pretty much the same as other Sportage models but does come standard with the X-Line appearance package that adds a few rugged-looking visual elements. It will be available in two trim levels, with the more expensive X-Line Prestige adding equipment such as a premium audio system and additional driver-assistance features. Kia hasn't revealed pricing for the 2023 Sportage yet, but we can assume that the plug-in hybrid will be the most expensive model in the lineup. It'll likely start in the mid-$30,000 range when it goes on sale in the U.S. later this year. This story was originally published February 8, 2022. This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Is Kia Sportage 2023 a plugThe Sportage is now available with Hybrid and Plug-in hybrid options. The 2023 Sportage is expanding to include green models and is happy to welcome the Hybrid to its lineup of vehicles. Keep a look out for the Plug-in Hybrid model which will be available later this summer.
How much should I pay for a 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid?Price: The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid starts at $27,290. The destination fee is $1,215. The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid is an all-new compact crossover SUV with a fuel-efficient hybrid setup. It went on sale in early 2022 as a 2023 model.
Will there be a Sportage PHEV?Price: The 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid SUV starts at $38,490. In luxurious Prestige trim, the new Sportage PHEV costs $42,990. The 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid compact SUV is an all-new variant of a new Sportage generation. The 2023 model year marks the debut of this popular SUV's fifth iteration.
What is the top competitor of the 2023 Sportage plugThe Toyota RAV4 leads the class with the potent Prime plug-in hybrid and its 42 miles of electric range, but the versatile Ford Escape serves as the basis for everything from the Ford Bronco Sport to the Ford Maverick hybrid pickup truck.
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