2023 Kia Sportage Details Announced: Hybrid and PHEV Versions Are on the Horizon

Kia announced details on the global edition of the next Kia Sportage, which will be available first as a 2022 model elsewhere and then in North America as a 2023 model. This comes a few weeks after the presentation of the model’s updated design.

See also: Kia Presents Next-Gen 2023 Sportage

Powertrain details for the global edition outline a choice of two engines, a 1.6L turbo (rated for 177 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque) and a 2.0L diesel unit. It’s safe to say the diesel is unlikely to be offered in North America, so we’ll have to wait and see what the offering looks like for our market in terms of powertrains.

Kia has promised other powertrain choices will eventually be added to the offering, the most intriguing being hybrid and plug-in hybrid configurations. The automaker says it will be sharing details on those closer to launch date of the global edition of the model.

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