2023 Kia Sportage vs. 2022 Toyota RAV4: Better Value with the Sportage

2023 Kia Sportage vs. 2022 Toyota RAV4: Better Value with the Sportage

The Kia Sportage rolls into 2023 with a complete transformation that aims at making it the best and most value-packed SUV in the segment. It is bigger, better, roomier and introduced three new state-of-the-art powertrains that perfectly pair efficiency and performance.  

The RAV4 has been popular in the compact SUV world. But its aging design, high entry price and budget-oriented interior finish make it less competitive year after year.

Here, we compare the all-new 2023 Sportage with the 2022 Toyota RAV4.

The 2023 Kia Sportage delivers maximum value

The new Kia Sportage enters 2023 with an aggressive pricing structure. Thanks to an entry price of $28,395, it delivers better value than rivals, including the Toyota RAV4. The RAV4 is more expensive, with a starting price of $31,379. This makes the Kia Sportage much easier to own.

The 2023 Kia Sportage also gives its owners better peace of mind, thanks to an industry-leading warranty of 5-years/100,000 km. The RAV4's competing warranty reduces basic coverage to 3 years/60,000 km.

The 2023 Kia Sportage offers a better driving environment

Being bigger than the outgoing model, the 2023 Sportage now offers passengers more room and more cargo volume than ever before.

In the cabin, the Kia Sportage is carefully crafted using refined materials and textures all around. The RAV4, and all Toyota models, are notorious for its budget-oriented features and finishes.

The Sportage also offers more safety and infotainment technologies throughout its lineup. For example, its leaps ahead of the RAV4 with a standard 8-inch infotainment touchscreen which uses the intuitive UVO system filled with applications and features. The RAV4’s system is much more basic. The base model only offers a smaller, 7-inch screen with a system that is not as advanced as the UVO.

Handling and grip is important, especially during our harsh Canadian winters. For optimal handling, the Sportage uses the available Dynamax all-wheel drive (AWD), which offers more precision and more response than Toyota aging AWD system.

The 2023 Kia Sportage is taking the segment by storm with more style, better driving dynamics and more value than the RAV4. Come see it today! You can also shop for your car online with us. Our representatives are waiting for your call and can answer all your questions.