Will the 2023 Kia Sportage clear the snow?
Yes. Clears 6 in of snow.
7.1in of clearance
- 1.1 in to spare.
- 2023 Kia Sportage LX FWD.
- AWD or 4WD on 13 of 19 trims. This trim: FWD.
- Higher than 26% of 156 SUVs (2023).
6 inches of snow.
| Snow depth | Margin | Clears |
|---|---|---|
| 4 in | +3.1 in | Yes |
| 6 in | +1.1 in | Yes |
| 8 in | -0.9 in | No |
| 10 in | -2.9 in | No |
| 12 in | -4.9 in | No |
| Trim | Drivetrain | Clearance, in | Margin | Clears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | FWD | 7.1 | +1.1 in | Yes |
| Hybrid LX FWD | FWD | 7.1 | +1.1 in | Yes |
| EX FWD | FWD | 7.1 | +1.1 in | Yes |
| X-Line AWD | AWD | 8.3 | +2.3 in | Yes |
| Hybrid EX AWD | AWD | 8.3 | +2.3 in | Yes |
| SX FWD | FWD | 7.1 | +1.1 in | Yes |
| SX AWD | AWD | 8.3 | +2.3 in | Yes |
| SX Prestige FWD | FWD | 7.1 | +1.1 in | Yes |
| SX-Prestige FWD | FWD | 7.1 | +1.1 in | Yes |
| X-Pro AWD | AWD | 8.3 | +2.3 in | Yes |
| SX Prestige AWD | AWD | 8.3 | +2.3 in | Yes |
| Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD | AWD | 8.3 | +2.3 in | Yes |
| X-Pro Prestige AWD | AWD | 8.3 | +2.3 in | Yes |
| Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD | AWD | 8.3 | +2.3 in | Yes |
| Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD | AWD | 8.3 | +2.3 in | Yes |
What this cannot tell you
Clearance at rest, empty. Load lowers it.
Tires and drivetrain not scored.
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