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The 2023 Kia Sportage has impressed us to date, notably its hybrid model. However the one that could be the perfect is lastly hitting dealers and now has official pricing. The 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV will begin at slightly below $40,000 — $39,785 to be precise.
That worth will get you certainly one of solely two trim variations obtainable on the PHEV, the X-Line. The one different trim choice is the X-Line Status, which begins at $44,285. Each of those characteristic barely extra rugged appearances than the usual Sportage trims. In contrast with the top-rung Sportage HEV (non-plug-in), the PHEV begins just a little greater than $2,000 extra.
The PHEV does supply additional efficiency and electrical vary in comparison with the common hybrid. The turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder is coupled with an electrical motor for a complete output of 261 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Energy goes by way of a six-speed computerized and commonplace all-wheel drive. Closing fuel economy numbers have not been given but, however Kia estimates 84 mpg-e and an electrical vary at 34 miles. We might count on gas financial system with a drained battery to come back in near the common, all-wheel-drive hybrid’s 38 mpg.
The Sportage PHEV additionally splits the distinction between two key rivals. With front-wheel-drive solely and fewer energy is the Ford Escape PHEV. However the Ford prices near $3,000 much less beginning at $36,950 and it boasts even higher effectivity at 105 mpg-e. Above the Kia is the Toyota RAV4 Prime, which will get a number of extra miles of electrical vary (42) and extra energy (305 hp), however it begins at $41,635.
The Sportage PHEV is offered now, and it is being offered in all 50 states.
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