AT NIGHT: 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX AWD - Interior & Exterior Lighting Overview

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Hybrid iteration of completely redesigned Sportage SUV
227hp turbo hybrid powertrain: superb performance, up to 43 MPG
More than 500 miles of driving range
Larger in several dimensions compared to the previous generation, with best-in-class rear seat legroom and rear cargo capacity1
CO2 emissions reduced by nearly 40 percent over outgoing model
Active AWD2 available
Available dual panoramic 12.3-inch display screens3
8 standard Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

The Sportage Hybrid blends performance and efficiency with an optimized powertrain:

1.6-liter turbo GDI engine
44kW permanent magnet electric motor
High-output 1.49 kWh lithium-ion battery
6-speed automatic transmission with rotary style shifter
Combined 227 horsepower
Up to 43 mpg in FWD
Class-leading 2,000 lb towing capacity
Active AWD is standard on EX and SX-Prestige trims, while LX is available with a choice of FWD and AWD
The available Active AWD system2 uses electro-hydraulic coupling with center-locking differential to actively distribute power between front and rear wheels depending on road and driving conditions
E-Handling uses the hybrid motor to deliver a confident driving experience
Standard paddle shifters and Drive Mode Select with ECO, Sport, Smart and Snow (AWD only) modes.

Standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on all trims
Intuitive new touchpad with climate and audio controls sits beneath the infotainment screen
Available 360-degree Surround-View Monitor with 3D view (first time on Sportage) provides a bird’s-eye view of vehicle surroundings8

Driver Attention Warning (DAW)18: Analyzes the driver's attention level and provides a warning if a break is recommended. It may also provide a leading vehicle departure alert, if the leading vehicle departs from a stop and the driver does not react within a certain time period.
LED Headlights with High Beam Assist (HBA): Engineered to automatically dim the headlights when an oncoming or leading vehicle is detected, then return to high beams when vehicles are no longer detected
Lane Following Assist (LFA): Helps detect lane markings and vehicles ahead and provides steering inputs to help center the vehicle in the lane
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA): Helps detect lane markings and provides steering inputs to help prevent the vehicle from leaving the lane while driving
Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) with Cyclist detection capability: Warns if there is risk of a collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist in front of the vehicle while driving and may automatically assist with braking
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)19: Provides a warning to the driver to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle
Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Dynamic Parking Guidance: Provides view behind the vehicle, with guidelines that adjust to follow the direction the vehicle is turning
Reverse Parking Distance Warning: Detects certain objects behind the vehicle, issuing an audible warning when an obstruction is detected. The warning tone chimes faster as the vehicle gets closer to the detected object

music:
INTRO: by Alex-Productions - Enemy
OUTRO by Karl Casey @White Bat Audio SOLO

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