2023 Kia Sportage SX Exterior and Interior Design Explained

A Balancing Act in Design
Bearing all the elements of Kia’s new “Opposites United” design philosophy, Kia Sportage’s distinctive appearance leaves a lasting impression with its contrasting but unified elements. Smooth, soft surfaces are offset by rugged, sheer forms, combining off-road confidence with cutting edge modern cues. It’s sleek and ready for anything.

Tiger nose grille gets more technical with floating design, perched above blacked out grille graphic that spans the entire width of the front fascia
Distinct “boomerang” daytime running lights immediately draw the eye with dramatic angles, which push the uniquely shaped headlights to the outer corners
Angular fenders lend Kia Sportage a sharp and strong presence
Crisp shoulder line rises from the hood and runs down the side, adding more volume to overall shape
Muscular shoulders around the rear flow into futuristic “notch-shaped” taillights, which are seamlessly connected by a thin black graphic across the tailgate
A Living Space Both Comfortable and Connected
Inspired by high-end outdoor products, furniture, and modern architecture, the 2023 Kia Sportage’s interior is a new concept for Kia, transforming the cabin into a pleasant living space, complete with near-luxury, thoughtful features:

Futuristic driver cockpit with available dual panoramic curved display5 seamlessly connects two screens for nearly 25-inches of digital bliss (12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch infotainment screen)
Angular air vents hug the curved display for a simple and technical overall dash layout
Asymmetrical console puts controls and buttons at driver’s hand with ease, while also boasting smart storage solutions, including cup holders that come undone when they need to hold something other than a cup (think tablet, etc.)
Real stitching and detailed pattern on the seats create a feeling of luxury (SX and above), along with animal-free leather (EX and above)
Innovative coat hanger molded behind front headrests, with useable seatbacks that also house USB ports and an integrated hook for shopping bags or for organizing charging cables6
To further distinguish itself from the hot-selling Seltos and more clearly define its space in Kia’s robust SUV lineup, the Kia Sportage has gone from one of the smallest SUVs in its class to one of the largest. With best-in-class rear legroom7, rear passengers are greeted with a more relaxing space where they can feel good about kicking back.

Overall length is 7.1 inches longer than previous generation, with a 3.4-inch longer wheelbase
Taller and wider by a half inch compared to the previous generation
Class-leading rear legroom with 41.3 inches of room7
Best-in-class rear cargo capacity with 39.6 cu-ft. of space
Dual level cargo floor
To match the high-tech interior, the Kia Sportage abounds with standard and available infotainment to keep drivers connected, confident, and informed of what’s going on around them.

Standard Android Auto8 and Apple CarPlay9 on all trims
Intuitive new touchpad with climate and audio controls sits beneath infotainment screen; switching between functions changes what physical knobs do, whether it’s controlling temperature or adjusting the volume
Available 360-degree Surround-View Monitor with 3D view provides a bird’s-eye view of vehicle surroundings10
Available Harman Kardon11 premium audio system
Multi-connection Bluetooth12 simultaneously links two smartphones
Personalized profile that can be set up to remember climate and infotainment preferences, phone connection pairings, etc.
Available wireless charging13 pad built inside the upper tray
Available Kia Connect14 services provide advanced embedded connectivity to take the customer experience to an all-new level:
A Kia Sportage first, the Wi-Fi Hotspot15 connects up to five devices to 4G LTE-based internet
Includes over the air map updates for eligible vehicles
Refreshed Kia Access App with newly added compatibility through Apple- and Android-based smartwatches to access features like remote climate control, door lock/unlock and more16
Peace of mind with the recently introduced stolen vehicle tracking and immobilization capability
Connected Routing: Cloud-based system calculates the optimal route using real-time maps and predicted traffic info based on historical information and AI to learn the preferred routes of users
Smart Speaker Integration lets customers use Amazon Alexa17 or Google Assistant18 enabled smart speakers or devices to remotely control some functions (such as remote start16)

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