kia sportage 2023 review australia

The 2023 Kia Sportage is the mid-size SUV that rocks up to school pickup looking like it’s auditioning for sci‑fi. In Australia you can pick from a 2.0 petrol FWD, a perkier 1.6‑turbo AWD, or a torquey 2.0 diesel AWD, with trims from S to GT‑Line. Cabin quality is properly upmarket in higher grades, with big twin screens and enough safety tech to make a helicopter blush—ANCAP rated it 5 stars (2022).

Ride comfort is solid, though the dual‑clutch auto in the 1.6T can fidget at low speeds, while the diesel just shrugs and gets on with it. Space is generous front and back, and the boot will swallow prams, dogs, and a week of “just popping in” purchases. Kia’s 7‑year/unlimited‑km warranty sweetens the deal. If you want razor‑edge handling, look elsewhere; if you want quiet competence with a dash of swagger, this one’s your huckleberry.