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.
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
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Finally, the wait to learn more about the Kia Sportage PHEV is over. Now we can really see how it compares to rivals like the Hyundai Tucson PHEV and the Toyota RAV4 Prime. Let’s take a look at how much the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV costs.
How much does the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV cost?
The 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV price starts at $39,785, and this price includes the $1,295. The price doesn’t include dealership markups, and the Sportage PHEV no longer qualifies for the federal EV tax credit.
The top-spec Sportage X-Line Prestige increases the price to about $44,825. However, we don’t have a detailed list of what comes with each trim yet.
You can get started in a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime for about $40,300, and the 2022 Hyundai Tucscon PHEV begins at around $35,400. The 2022 Ford Escape PHEV comes in at $35,455. The destination fee isn’t included with these prices.
While you can save with the Tucson and Escape, the Sportage may come with enough standard features and power to be worth the extra cash.
Is the Sportage PHEV worth buying?
Yes, the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV is an excellent SUV to consider. It’s considered to be the current class leader and includes plenty of value. For example, the Sportage PHEV comes with standard all-wheel drive.
The Sportage PHEV is powered by a 1. 6-liter four-cylinder turbo engine, 13. 8-kWh battery pack, and an electric motor that combine to generate 261 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 6 mph in about 7. 2 seconds, which is pretty good.
According to Green Car Reports, the Sportage PHEV has an estimated electric range of 34 miles and could get about 80 MPGe. These figures haven’t been confirmed by the EPA. It has the same setup as the Tucson.
The Ford Escape PHEV has an electric range of 37 miles and gets an estimated 40 mpg once the battery is depleted. It can reach 60 mph in about 8. 7 seconds.
When properly equipped, the Kia Sportage PHEV can tow up to 2,500 lbs. It provides 39. 6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat with up to 74. 1 cubes total. It offers more cargo space than its rivals.
The Sportage PHEV has the highest amount of regenerative braking charge, so more power is returned to the battery. Also, it will recharge while Hill Descent Control is being used. It has 8. 3-inches of ground clearance.
Does the Sportage PHEV have nice features?
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Yes, the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV is loaded with modern tech and luxurious comfort. 12. 3-inch dual panoramic displays provide crucial information for driving, navigation, and entertainment.
For off-roading and convenience, you can opt for the available remote parking assist, 360-degree camera, locking differential, and LED headlights.
The interior has ventilated seats, a wireless phone charging pad, a heated steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof with a shade, and a smart power tailgate.
Standard safety features include high beam assist, automatic emergency brain, rear cross-traffic alert, blind spot warning, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, driver attention warning, rear parking sensors, rear passenger alert, and safe exit warning.
We can’t wait to get behind the wheel to see how the new Kia Sportage PHEV compares to its rivals. Stay tuned for the latest updates