2023 Kia Sportage - interior and Exterior Details (Best Compact SUV)

The Kia Sportage is all-new for 2023 with a striking exterior design, increased size, and new hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. There's also a wide range of trims so it's easy to find the right one for your specific needs. The redesigned Sportage combines improved handling that makes it more engaging to drive with an attractive, larger interior. Kia isn't a luxury brand, but it continues to put thoughtfully chosen, high-quality materials into its vehicles, so they look and feel more premium than their prices suggest. Families will appreciate the extra cargo and passenger room, but the larger exterior dimensions mean it's not quite as easy to squeeze into tight parking spots. It's still a compact crossover, but it's now on the upper end of the size range. It has a good amount of standard safety tech and a fully featured infotainment system. All of this, combined with affordable pricing, makes the Kia Sportage a crossover with plenty of appeal.

The Honda CR-V has comparable pricing with a less intuitive infotainment system and no plug-in hybrid option. The Toyota RAV4 offers three engine variants along with a comprehensive infotainment system and a smooth ride. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is offered only with a gas engine and is more affordable, but not as well-appointed.


The Kia Sportage gets bigger this year, and that translates into more room for people and cargo. Rear-seat passengers now get 41.3 inches of legroom, which is nearly an inch-and-a-half more than the Honda CR-V provides. The Sportage also beats the Toyota RAV4 in rear legroom (37.8 inches). Although the Sportage keeps its compact-crossover designation, it is now at the top end of the class.

Front passengers also get plenty of space with supportive and plush front seats. And all cabin materials are attractive with a quality look and feel. Base trims have cloth seats, while higher trims use synthetic leathers for a more upscale vibe. Leather, wood, and metal accents add to the appeal of the Sportage while farther up the lineup you get heated and ventilated seats and a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat. Though not a true luxury crossover, the Sportage has a comfortable, roomy, and attractive interior with an exceptional range of features for the price.

The Sportage can now transport up to 74.1 cubic feet of cargo behind its first row of seats. The RAV4's hold measures just 69.8 cubic feet, while the CR-V has a slight advantage with 75.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity.

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