It was recently learned that the 2023 Kia Sportsage Hybrid will be available this spring, starting at $28,545 (all prices include $1,255 destination fees). The new car as a whole continues the fuel version of the model design, and is equipped with a hybrid system composed of a 1.6T engine + motor, and it is expected to be introduced into China with the fuel version model in the future.
In terms of appearance, Kia Sports Hybrid continues the styling design of the fuel version of the model, the front face tiger whistle type in the grid grid not only further increases the opening area, but also the shape is changed to an irregular design, and embedded in the densely radiated black honeycomb design elements and horizontal chrome trim, the sense of layering is very radical, the split headlights on both sides with the boomerang style LED strip, very visual impact.
The side shape is compact and sporty, the waistline is sharper, and the window is gradually narrowed backwards, thus creating a swooping body posture. In addition, the new car also inherits the size of the American version, compared with the ordinary European version has also made an extended treatment, the length, width and height of the vehicle are 4660/1865/1660mm, and the wheelbase is 2755mm.
At the tail, the tail cover is made of concave curved surfaces, which looks full of personality. The interior of the tail light group adopts a C-shaped structure, and a blackened trim plate is added to connect the two sides of the light group to form a penetrating effect, coupled with the movement of the lower bracket design, it is easier to attract the attention of young consumers.
The interior also continues the shape of the fuel version of the model, using the Kia family's popular 12.3-inch dual screen design, bringing a good sense of technology, the integrated central control screen not only shows a delicate effect, but also adds a curved design, and supports Android Auto 4 and Apple CarPlay mobile phone interconnection, in-car online payment and other functions. In terms of intelligent driver assistance systems, the new car is also equipped with high beam assist, emergency braking, lane keeping assist and lane centering functions.
In terms of power, the Sportage Hybrid is equipped with a hybrid system consisting of a 1.6T four-cylinder turbocharged engine + a 44kW motor, which is powered by a 1.5kwh lithium-ion battery pack with a total output of 166kW, which significantly exceeds the Sportage fuel version's 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine in terms of power. In addition, the new car will also provide a four-wheel drive system. Officials say the Sportage Hybrid can travel more than 500 miles (about 800 kilometers) when it's full of gas.