With This Modified 2023 Sportage X-Pro, Kia Returns To The All-Women Rebelle Rally

The women-only Rebelle Rally, now in its seventh year,

, will see Kia compete for the third consecutive year to take first place with its rally-prepared 2023 Kia Sportage X-

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who competed in the X-Cross division together last year, are back to avenge their loss of the top place.

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Two 2022 Kia Sorento PHEVs placed second and third in the X-Cross class at the most recent Rebelle Rally.

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Kia almost missed taking first place in 2019 by a very little margin.

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With their upgraded 2023 Sportage X-Pro, Kia is prepared to make a significant impact this time around.

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