How the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Is Today's Most Fuel-Efficient SUV

Kia's Sportage, which is now its best-selling car, has remained a Kia brand for the longest.

Aside from a significant facelift and a bevy of luxury accents, Kia debuted the most recent

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The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid will be available in MHEV and PHEV versions,

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with the MHEV showcasing the best-in-class mileage. The LX, EX, and SX Prestige trim levels

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of the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid are available for a starting price of $27,490. The Toyota RAV4

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other hybrid SUVs like the new Honda CR-V and Lexus UX are fierce rivals to it.

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