All-New 2023 Kia Sportage | How To Change Your 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster Theme!

[@suemoravec422]

I love my prestige but wish they would have included ambient lighting and folding mirrors at the highest price point.

[@CardinalKia]

This is true, both of those features have been scattered across all Kia models. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@zachaatx]

which ones get the ambient lighting?! i’ve been trying to find one

[@CardinalKia]

@ongoz8761 No ICE Sportage have ambient lighting here in Canada :( - Andrew

[@Rayman96]

I just got my GT Sportage in Australia and it has both features

[@davidburns5858]

Excellent straightforward and easy-to-use instructions. Thanks.

[@CardinalKia]

You are most welcome! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@tenfourproductionsllc]

Got a 2023 Sportage but mine has the digital speedometer mode and can't for the life of me figure out (if possible) how to switch it to the analog mode. The instructions here change the theme of the digital mode except it doesn't say classic A, B or C but theme A, B or C

[@CardinalKia]

It's probably not the full 12.3" digital instrument cluster, only the standard one which can't be changed. - Andrew

[@Shabar94]

İ got Sportage hybrid Ex , but i dont have only digital instruments, is there any way i can change to regular gauges ?

[@CardinalKia]

Unfortunately, you cannot change the gauges like that unless you have the 12.3" digital instrument cluster! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@jswaggart01]

These videos are great, I put a down payment on one of these last week. I expect to get it by 2025 so by the time I actually get it I will know everything about it 😃

[@CardinalKia]

Fantastic to hear! Yes, unfortunately it may be a while..haha, lots of time to learn up! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@trevonmcclure1977]

Our local KIA dealer in Oklahoma City area had about 4-5 2023 KIA Sportages and I just bought one yesterday off the lot.

[@jswaggart01]

@@trevonmcclure1977 you’re a lucky guy 👍

[@rebeccarash]

Thanks for this. Did you do a software update to access these clusters? Via kia connect? i just bought my xline yesterday and it does not show these options, i can only change the theme (brightness/color).

[@CardinalKia]

Unfortunately that all depends on your country. For whatever reason some countries that get the 12.3" digital instrument cluster don't get all of the theme options. Here in Canada our X-Line has the smaller screen, but the SX Prestige & X-Line Prestige in the U.S. gets it. It came right from factory, no update required. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@MrMikotaka]

Hi is this available at 2024 kia sportage ex? Cant find it 😢 thanks

[@CardinalKia]

Unfortunately not, this is only available in the X-Line Limited AWD here in Canada. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@mehdichennoufi5174]

Hi. I'm from Morocco (north Africa) I have a GT line but Dynamic mode don't exist. Do you have any idea if can I update it?

[@CardinalKia]

Greetings! I don't believe so, I know there are some countries that don't get this theme unfortunately. I haven't seen being able to update this. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@tommygraham1990]

can you change settings to make the speedometer appear on the right instead of the left?

[@CardinalKia]

Not that I have seen. If I come across a way, I'd be sure to make a video on it! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@dirtydeeds2012]

Your videos are really helpful and much appreciated.thanks from the UK

[@CardinalKia]

Big HELLO to the UK, haha! It's my pleasure! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@_bluewoman]

Just curious, do you know if you can change the position of the speedometer? So the speedometer where the tachometer is? Just got the X Pro Prestige and that's my only qualm with it!

[@CardinalKia]

Unfortunately, not that I am aware of. Hoping we get a bit more customization in the future. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@tommygraham1990]

yeah same…

[@alexchristensen1569]

Any idea why kia didn't put wireless Apple CarPlay in the Sportage prestige but it is in the lower trim package

[@CardinalKia]

It's something to do with our trim levels with the larger screens (10.25" or 12.3"), and maybe a licensing or software issue with those. I haven't seen a straight answer other than it's not coming in an update now. And yes, all of the trim levels with the 8" screen have wireless CarPlay and Android Auto because they have different software in them. If something changes, I'll be sure to touch base on it because I want wireless too in our X-Line Limited AWD! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@haayyitshannah]

I was told it was because the higher trims (anything other than base, LX) has its own navigation system built into the car… the two systems (apple car play) don’t mesh well together… so you either get one or the other. the lowest trim WITHOUT nav on its own, has wireless apple car play. the ones WITH nav, you have to plug in:( i wondered the same thing… wireless apple car play would have been cherry on top of the wireless charging…

[@ALEX-gs2nb]

Hello there, yesterday I bought new Sportage, and it's system version is RU/CIS and it has very few functions if we compare with this video. It has to be so or i have to update it? Update is from 230622. One more question how to check navigation class/version?

[@CardinalKia]

There are quite a few countries that don't seem to have this option. You can find that information under Setup, General, then SW Info/Update. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@bwind92]

Thank you, does the cluster change depending on trim levels? I have seen some other videos where there is a purple light around the cluster, I was wondering that could be changed. Thanks!!

[@CardinalKia]

Yes it does! Here in Canada, all trim levels have the cluster with the purple around it except for the X-Line Limited AWD that has this full 12.3" digital instrument cluster! But, you can change the purple on those, the video for that is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIraZmujlsadeNk Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@realjoecast]

Is there away to swap the speedometer to the right side?

[@CardinalKia]

Unfortunately not that I've seen! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@paulhorak2812]

how do you make the car show in middle of cluster?

[@CardinalKia]

Use the menu button (looks like a sheet of paper) until you cycle through to the lane safety screen! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@Rayman96]

I had no idea about the dynamic screen, thanks!

[@CardinalKia]

It's a nice one eh! Haha, thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@kaspertitus]

Can this be done with the 2025 x line lmtd

[@CardinalKia]

Works the same way, yep! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@vicslick2616]

Are these themes available on the '23 EX line?

[@CardinalKia]

Unfortunately not here in Canada no :( - Andrew

[@jaymzlee77]

I just bought my 2023 Kia Sportage XLine AWD and I don't have these options under cluster themes. I only have three options and all they do is change the color. I want the dials instead of digital numbers. Any ideas? Bought mine in Texas

[@CardinalKia]

That means the trim level you have is equipped with the 4.2" instrument cluster, not the 12.3" digital instrument cluster. The only thing that can be changed on the 4.2" are the colours unfortunately, and no way to change from the digital guages. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@jnadoty]

@@CardinalKia I don’t know if this is accurate. I have a 2023 EX with the 12.3 display and it only allows me to change the color like James mentioned. I also would like to have the dials.

[@paintballa22]

@@jnadoty Same here. Just got a 2023 Sportage EX today and can only change the colors. Was a little sad.

[@LoveAlexx]

@@jnadoty yup! same here! just got my 2023 EX yesterday & i can only change colors 😢

[@CardinalKia]

@jnadoty This will vary by country. Here in Canada, only the X-Line Limited AWD trim has the 12.3" digital instrument cluster. All of the other trims have a "digital cluster" that is two screens in one, but it's only the outer screen that you can change a bit of the colour. - Andrew

[@lemind05]

Have you heard how to change the speedometer to the right and the RPM to the left?

[@CardinalKia]

Not specifically yet no. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@ecuterocks6704]

Is it possible to change the color of the infotainment system from purple to white?

[@CardinalKia]

Not that I'm aware of. Hopefully in the future there will be more customization options throughout the vehicle! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@CTO87]

How to chane brightness on dash what is behind steering wheel? Because when i use cloudy (sky) theme i feel its too much light at night driving? Are there no option to turn down brightness?

[@CardinalKia]

I'll put together a video to show how to adjust it :). Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@josephcolaiacovo5917]

Question: is there a way to personalize this screen layout to the user? I like the cluster theme that's linked to the drive mode and my wife likes the dynamic. But when I change mine, it also changes hers. We'd like to know if there's a way to have this setting change with the user driving. Thanks!!! By the way, all your videos are super helpful!!!

[@CardinalKia]

Thanks, I'm very happy they've helped out! When you change your driver profile in the infotainment screen it will remember what the last theme was used per profile. I'm going to do a video on the driver profiles soon! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@talancarthey8403]

How can I get my speedometer to look like yours? does it depend on the package? I have x-line premium but want my speedometer to look like yours.

[@CardinalKia]

It would depend on what package/trim level, and also what country. Here in Canada, only the X-Line Limited has the 12.3" Digital Cluster for the gasoline model. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@suemoravec422]

I made some kind of change and now there is a timer that shows on my dashboard not sure how to turn it off can you offer any advice?

[@CardinalKia]

It very well could be the auto shut off timer, if you've opened the door for long enough the timer starts to shut down the vehicle in case you left it running by mistake. As soon as the driver door is closed and you tap the brake pedal, the timer will stop. There is no true turning it off permanently though. - Andrew

[@chrisbenn6764]

How do you change from dynamic to different speedometer screens? Thanks

[@CardinalKia]

You can't change the speedometer while on the Dynamic Theme. It only changes to analog gauges in the other themes, and you can have a digital speedometer in the middle. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@yourilitvine9983]

Can you change the color of the screen? That purple/pink color just doesn't do it for me.

[@CardinalKia]

Unfortunately not, hoping there are more customization options in the future. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@WhatTheFlavio]

What do the "0 10 20 50" numbers under the image of the car mean? As seen @ 0:24 of the video

[@CardinalKia]

That is the 'instant' fuel economy gauge. If you accelerate hard, you'll see the gauge go up fast. If you are cruising a steady speed, you'll see it hovering around a specific spot to let you know that's the current fuel usage. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@WhatTheFlavio]

@@CardinalKia Good to know, thanks for all the information! Enjoying our new Sportage and still learning more about it through your videos.

[@CardinalKia]

Glad to hear it! You're very welcome! - Andrew

[@kbland456]

Is this the same on hybrid models?

[@CardinalKia]

Works the same, yep! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@ThomasGriffithSBC]

I have the SX Prestige in US. MY dynamic screen does not show the car; only shows auto stop and trip info. Any idea why this is? I have changed driving modes and still cannot changer it. Thank you!

[@CardinalKia]

The car in the middle is the Lane Safety/Cruise screen, if it's not listed, you might be able to go down to an option that says something like view contents, that screen might be disabled. That's just my guess! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@rcairflr]

It will show the car, but you need to used the Menu button to select the right menu to show it. I have the SX Prestige in USA, so I know this is correct

[@miketinkler79]

How do you change the speedo and tach to dials? Mine look like 2 C's pointed towards each other

[@CardinalKia]

Unless it is the 12.3" digital instrument cluster, you cannot change the other style. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@miketinkler79]

@@CardinalKia It is the 12.3 ” do you know where the options to change them are by chance. TIA

[@wocaomade]

@@miketinkler79 If your dials look like 2 C's pointed towards each other, it is not the 12.3'' digital instrument cluster, it is the 4.2'' instrument cluster. Only the centre 4.2'' inch LCD is configurable, the others are fixed with only color customization.

[@morethanben]

Lol @ the way you say Sportage, like all fancy

[@CardinalKia]

Haha, it's a fancy vehicle! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@thebettingbeasts2474]

It’s how the rest of the world pronounce it…

[@uspatriot7484]

Driving my sportazz to Tarjay .

[@CardinalKia]

@uspatriot7484 Tarjay didn't survive here :( - Andrew

[@DGH19]

thx for the vid, high chance im getting one soon, and Shadow Matte Grey?? not seeing that color online?

[@CardinalKia]

It depends on what country you are in, and what trim level you are looking for. Here in Canada, it is available only on the X-Line Limited AWD with either Black or Sage Green synthetic leather. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@bryannakimens36]

Does the EX trim have the same digital instrument cluster theme?

[@CardinalKia]

Our EX here has the 4.2" screen surrounded by another digital screen, but it is not the same 12.3" digital cluster like this one. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@sonjakeesee6977]

Well, that sucks. How can I get mine updated to do that I have a 2024 Sportage X Line but it’s not special like yours lol let me know how to do this. I really want to do it. I’m going to cry if I don’t get to do it lol I am just kidding, but no seriouslymy themes are just colors.

[@CardinalKia]

The only way to change yours would be to trade up to the X-Line Limited with the 12.3" full digital instrument cluster. Unfortunately it is not an add-on! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@rahuf0]

This seems to be locked behind a paywall. I have the EX trim and I don’t have the dynamic and the regular speedometer.

[@CardinalKia]

In Canada this is only available on the X-Line Limited AWD, all the other trim levels have the more basic one that you can only change the colour of! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@ryanthompson5683]

What if my dynamic screen gets stuck on nighttime and won’t change when it’s daylight? What do I do?

[@CardinalKia]

Sounds like your screens need a reset! Press and hold the tiny black button next to the volume control control knob in the control center for about 10 seconds and see if that helps! Sorry for the delay! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@Rico_2686]

The way he says Spo taj! 😂

[@CardinalKia]

Haha, I know.. that's just how it's said here. I have taken steps and in my 2024 videos I will change it! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@sabrinaleann00]

Can you change it to dynamic on the sx prestige

[@CardinalKia]

The SX Prestige has the 12.3" Digital Cluster, so I'm assuming it can. We don't have that trim level here, otherwise I'd play with it and try! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@clayton7]

Hello ! Is there a way to change the consumption bar Form the bottom of instrument cluster??? Thank you

[@CardinalKia]

No way to change it that I'm aware of. I'm going to make a video explaining it very soon. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@caitlinwittich3931]

Can this be done on the EX??

[@CardinalKia]

The theme can be changed on the trim levels other than the X-Line Limited AWD, keep an eye out for another video soon! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@ogakemmy5634]

Is this on the x pro?

[@CardinalKia]

Here in Canada it is the X-Line Limited AWD, unfortunately we don't get a specific X-Pro. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@AssassinCreep2552]

Is this available on sxhybrid?

[@CardinalKia]

Yes! It's available on the HEV and soon on the PHEV! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@AssassinCreep2552]

Thanks andrew👍

[@marcinhoremski8331]

@@CardinalKia when will be in PHEV?

[@sladewilson5860]

This is not available on the EX trim

[@CardinalKia]

Here in Canada it certainly is! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@cz2124]

Is there a way to change the theme on the radio?

[@CardinalKia]

Not that I'm aware of. I enjoy the theme, but it would be nice to have a few other options! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@cahaddock87]

It’s Sportage. You know like Sport-age. Not Spor-tage. It’s okay you’ll get it

[@CardinalKia]

On this soil it's Spor-tage! Tomato, tomato 😉! Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@xirozar]

Kia markets the naming differently by country, its kinda wild

[@glenvictor028]

Welcome to Canada.

[@Jargs27]

@@glenvictor028 Is that Ca-nada or Can-ada?

[@blainereinsma2423]

I just got a ‘24 and I hate the dash. It’s so ugly, and the only thing you can do is change the color of the “rings” (and they give you only 3 color choices too). I would much rather have any of these 4 options than what the new models have.

[@CardinalKia]

Here in Canada, the 2023 and the 2024 are the same. This generation of Sportage only has the full 12.3" digital instrument cluster in the X-Line Limited AWD, all other trim levels are the smaller screen (that's basically two screens) that you can only change colour on. Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@FeelsGreatBaby]

Can you guys say sportage correctly please...

[@CardinalKia]

We're working on it ;) Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@JteslaR705]

Does the dynamic screen change to a dark horizon line at night?

[@CardinalKia]

Yes it does! Including the map screen too! Thanks for watching! - Andrew