2023 Kia Sportage Color Options

August 11, 2023 · 3 min read

The 2023 Kia Sportage is all about options. Drivers can choose between the base engine Sportage, the hybrid engine Sportage, or the Plug-In Hybrid Sportage. Drivers can also choose from a wide variety of body paint color options, which include Ebony Black, Dawning Red, Wolf Gray, Sapphire Blue, and Jungle Green.

Popular 2023 Kia Sportage Color Options

The base engine model of the 2023 Kia Sportage has 14 body color options, although not all colors will be available for every trim. Additionally, while the hybrid and plug-in hybrid models have many of the same paint options, the choices aren't as extensive. The most popular color options for the Sportage, regardless of fuel type, include:

Ebony Black

This flat black shade is a standard option for all trims of the base Sportage model. Fusion Black replaces this shade of black for the hybrid and plug-in hybrid models.

Dawning Red

This red color is a premium option starting with the X-Line trim level for the regular combustion engine Sportage. Since it’s a premium paint color, check your local Kia dealer for pricing information. This color is also available on the hybrid SX Prestige Sportage and both trim levels for the Plug-In Hybrid Sportage.

Wolf Gray

This gray is a lovely medium shade that is only available in the X-Line AWD, SX, and SX Prestige trims for the 2023 Sportage. This is another premium color option.

Sapphire Blue

Sapphire is a bright blue metallic shade that is offered as a standard color option on the EX, X-Line, SX, SX Prestige, Sportage X-Pro, and Sportage X-Pro Prestige trim levels.

Jungle Green

This soft shade of green is only available as a standard color option on the X-Line AWD trim of the base engine 2023 Sportage. This is also a standard color option for the X-Line and X-Line Prestige trims of the plug-in hybrid model.

Are There Other Colors?

In addition to the most popular body paint colors, the other color options for the 2023 Sportage include Everlasting Silver, Steel Gray, Snow White Pearl, Glacial White Pearl, Gravity Gray, and Fusion Black. Drivers can also select color combinations for the two highest trim levels.

How Can You Select Your Preferred Color?

When you visit your local Kia dealership to buy your new vehicle, you might find that the dealership doesn't have your desired color in stock. But don't worry! You can get the paint color you want in a couple of ways. Sometimes, dealerships trade within the Kia network to deliver the precise car you want to drive. Other times, the dealership can help you place a custom order to the Kia factory to get your preferred body color.

The Sportage is one of the best SUVs in the Kia lineup, so no matter what paint color you choose for your vehicle's body, you will certainly enjoy an electrifying performance. Contact DARCARS Kia of Lanham to learn more about selecting your preferred body paint color.

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Apr 07, 2023 in 2022 Kia Sportage Lanham MD

2023 Kia Sportage vs. 2022 Kia Sportage

Are you looking at the new Kia Sportage? Let's take a look at what's new in the 2023 Kia Sportage compared to the 2022 Kia Sportage. A Comparison: 2023 Kia Sportage vs. 2022 Kia Sportage With both an off-road package and a hybrid model newly available, 2023 brings a host of new features over the 2022 versions. Sportage Hybrid 2023 introduces the Sportage Hybrid. Its 1.7-liter Turbo Hybrid Powertrain brings an impressive 227 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The Hybrid offers 42 miles per gallon in the city and 44 miles per gallon on the highway: 43 miles per gallon combined. With the option to use gas, all-electric, or combined, the plug-in Hybrid gives you whatever options you need to get you there as efficiently as possible. more Better Engine Performance The 2023 Sportage has increased power and performance over the 2022 model. With a new 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine that produces 187 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, 2023 increases from 2022's 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder with 181 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. Paired with the new 8-speed automatic transmission, compared to the former 6-speed, the 2023 engine offers improved performance and efficiency. Increased Fuel Economy Despite the increased engine output and slightly larger body, the 2023 Sportage has increased fuel economy over past years' performance. The 2023 Sportage gets 25 miles per gallon in the city and 32 miles per gallon on the highway, with 28 miles per gallon combined. In 2022, the Sportage got 23 miles per gallon on the highway and 30 miles per gallon in the city, and 26 miles per gallon combined. New Instrument Display The redesigned Instrument Cluster in the 2023 model adds a second 2.2-inch Instrument Display to the 8-inch touchscreen display found in the 2022 model. With improved integration of navigation, diagnostics, and entertainment, the additional display works with the original display in the console to offer panoramic screens. With custom themes that adjust to fit different driving modes, the instrument cluster offers both improved functionality and user experience. More Cargo Space Kia added an extra seven inches in length and one inch in height to the 2023 Sportage. This translates into an extra 14.1 cubic feet of cargo space, up to 74.1 cubic feet, with the rear seat folded down in the 2023 model, compared to 60.1 cubic feet in 2022. With the rear seat in position, there are 39.1 cubic feet vs. 30.7 cubic feet, respectively. Off-Road Options The 2022 Sportage didn't offer an off-road package, but the 2023 model brings the X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige. Offered with standard All-wheel drive and BFGoodrich All-Terrain Tires, along with an extra 8.3 inches of ground clearance, the X-Pro is ready to go off the paved roads. The 2023 Sportage offers many new features, with Kia's commitment to quality and value. Visit DARCARS Kia of Lanham today to explore the new options!