Korean brand Kia has really managed to revamp their brand image and become one of the coolest manufacturers in the global market today. Not only are Kia's cars as modern as they come, they are also some of the safest and most well-equipped. The Sportage is one vehicle in the Kia lineup that has always managed to prove itself as a great option on the market through every model year. A great midsize SUV, the Kia Sportage has received a top-to-bottom overhaul for the 2023 model year, and it looks as striking as ever.
Kia has built a reputation for equipping their vehicles with great features across the whole trim lineup, and the 2023 Sportage is no exception. The trim of the 2023 Kia Sportage that has been garnering plenty of attention is undoubtedly the X-Pro Prestige, which is the top-most trim, packed with the most luxury, features, and even off-roading ability. The X-Line on the Kia Sportage is the one to beat in the market today, and the X-Pro Prestige truly stands out as a special SUV in the age of crossovers. Here are 10 things we like about the 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige.
10/10 The Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige Is A Striking Head-Turner
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The midsize crossover segment is quite saturated today, and among all the contenders, it is the Kia Sportage that manages to stand out the most. The 2023 Kia Sportage, thanks to its all-new design, has an extremely distinctive front fascia which is striking and elegant.
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A large grille and side-eye-looking headlights make the new Kia Sportage dramatic and recognizable wherever it goes. The new Sportage is also larger than before, making for a great road presence. Furthermore, the two-tone roof really makes the SUV stand out.
9/10 Active All-Wheel-Drive Comes Standard On The Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige
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Kia has equipped the X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige models of the 2023 Sportage with active all-wheel-drive. The AWD powertrain comes as standard on the highest and second-highest trims, unlike the base trims which come with FWD.
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This active AWD system helps the Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige handle a lot better on the road, and also a slightly better 0-60 mph time than its base trim. Of course, the X-Pro Prestige, thanks to its AWD system, proves to be a lot more capable when you take it off the road.
8/10 The Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige Returns Impressive Fuel Economy
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Kia has presented hybrid and plug-in hybrid options for the 2023 Sportage, although those are not available in the X-Pro Prestige trim. While the hybrid and PHEV variants return 44 MPG and 84 MPG respectively, the gas-only X-Pro Prestige variant is no slouch either.
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Kia fully realizes that the Sportage X-Pro Prestige will be a luxurious daily driver for its customers, and hence, the engine is quite an impressive gas-sipper. According to EPA estimates, the FWD version would return a combined 28 MPG, while the X-Pro Prestige would return a 25 combined MPG.
7/10 The Cabin Of The Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige Punches A Segment Above
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The 2023 Kia Sportage offers one of the most modern and comfortable cabins in the segment today. Wider and longer than the outgoing model, the 2023 Sportage offers plenty of legroom and headroom for all occupants in both rows.
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With the top X-Pro Prestige trim, the cabin is decked out with the best upholstery and fitments, which are undeniably competitive with interiors a segment above. Plush seats and plenty of features to play around with keep passengers comfortable and impressed.
6/10 The 8-Speed Auto On The Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige Provides A Smooth And Breezy Ride Quality
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The 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige pairs its AWD powertrain with a great 8-speed automatic transmission, which results in a great ride quality for all occupants. Not only is the AWD system quite capable of delivering a great ride in the city, but the 8-speed auto is quick to shift and doesn't feel janky.
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Moving into sport mode on the 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige also makes for a more peppy ride, where the 8-speed becomes even more impressive, making quicker shifts and leaving drivers impressed.
5/10 Multi-Terrain Drive Modes On The Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige Create A Versatile SUV
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The 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige comes with multi-terrain drive modes for drivers to fully utilize the AWD powertrain of the crossover. The SUV comes with four different drive modes, namely Normal, Smart, Sport, and Snow.
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These drive modes separately take into account the different properties of the Sportage X-Pro Prestige's BFG all-terrain tires, reducing wheel slip and optimizing the braking of the vehicle according to the selected mode.
4/10 Kia Has Absolutely Packed The Sportage X-Pro Prestige With Features
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Kia is known today for having some of the most feature-packed cars, and the 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige does not disappoint at all. With all modern connectivity features on offer, along with wireless charging, heated and ventilated front seats and Wi-Fi, the Sportage X-Pro Prestige boasts an impressive feature list.
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The star of the show inside the car is certainly the inclusion of not one, but two 12.3-inch screens at the center console. The 12.3-inch infotainment display of the Sportage X-Pro Prestige is beautiful and crisp. Moreover, the driver, too, get their own 12.3-inch instrument cluster, the graphics of which changes with each drive mode you select. Touch buttons under the infotainment display are also a luxurious feature in the Kia Sportage, and almost have a Land Rover feel to them.
3/10 The X-Pro Prestige Won't Complain When You Take It Off The Tarmac
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The X-Pro Prestige and the X-Pro trims of the 2023 Kia Sportage offer some features that are better suited for going off-road than the base trims. These include the inclusion of active AWD, along with grippy off-road tires, as well as a higher ride height for better ground clearance.
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Standard on the X-Pro Prestige are extra bright LED projector headlights to light the path forward for when the trail goes dark. The heated seats also make the X-Pro Prestige's cabin a comfortable place to be in when the off-roading goes over to snow. All in all, while it might not be an extremely rugged off-roader that can handle the worst of terrains, the 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige is more than capable of handling regular off-roading trails without breaking a sweat.
2/10 The Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige Is An Extremely Safe Vehicle
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Safety is one of the most important aspects in any vehicle in 2023. Customers want a vehicle that can keep their loved ones safe at all times. In the case of a crossover like the 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige, safety becomes all the more important, since it needs to be as safe as it is capable of going off-road.
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Thankfully, this is another department where the Sportage X-Pro Prestige doesn't disappoint. The SX Prestige and the X-Pro Prestige trims of the Kia Sportage received a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS, thanks to the bevy of safety features these trims provide, along with their capable headlights which come standard.
1/10 The Industry-Leading Warranty On The Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige Inspires Unrivaled Confidence
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Any vehicle that is as feature-packed, safe, capable, and versatile like the 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige is already at the top of prospective customers' lists. The one final thing the Sportage nails to ensure it becomes a crowd-favorite is its warranty offer.
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The 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige, along with all other trims, comes with Kia's industry-leading 10-year or 100,000-mile warranty. This is bound to make the Sportage an extremely reliable vehicle that goes on for years and years.