2022 Kia Sportage

The 2022 Kia Sportage is available in four trims: LX, Nightfall, EX, and SX Turbo. With the LX trim, you will get 17-inch alloy wheels, body-colored door handles and power side mirrors, rear privacy glass, and a rear spoiler. There is a little bit of chrome work around the windows and bumper; a stylish and appreciated touch. The Nightfall Edition brings in a panoramic sunroof and sets a distinct look with piano black elements, including front and rear skid plates, a bumper garnish, fog lamp surrounds, and side-sill moldings. The EX trim has its own exterior styling cues and 18-inch alloy wheels. The top-of-the-line SX Turbo trim has 19-inch alloy wheels, LED bulbs for the headlights, taillights, and fog lights, and a black headliner.

Paired to a six-speed automatic transmission and available in front-wheel or all-wheel drive, the 2022 Kia Sportage offers two choices for the engine, though the latter is only available with the SX Turbo. The standard engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 181 horsepower. This engine setup meets the power needs for daily commuting requirements and can also charge ahead when necessary. If you need a more powerful engine, the Sportage SX Turbo's 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged replacement engine creates 237 horsepower.

The 2022 Kia Sportage has an impressive overall ride and handling combo, each element contributing to that sporty feeling the name implies. The suspension works perfectly to handle bumps and imperfections, as with any modern Kia. Using the base engine, the Sportage earns up to 23/30 city/highway mpg.

There is a definite air of luxury to the 2022 Kia Sportage's appealing cabin. Drivers and passengers will love the high-quality materials, all serving as the backdrop to the innovative tech features and supportive seats. Each model has a generous 30.7 cubic feet in the rear, more than enough for shopping bags or sports gear. Every Sportage has an 8.0-inch touch screen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The menus are easy-to-use and physical knobs and buttons make the infotainment system more user-friendly. The screen is positioned somewhat higher on the dash compared to how some automakers position their infotainment screens, which is better for the driver. As for options, you can also get wireless device charging and a built-in premium navigation system to guide you without your phone, in case you can't or prefer not to use it.

The 2022 Kia Sportage offers a wide range of driver assistance technology features as standard equipment, with more included on the higher trim levels. Every model comes with automatic emergency braking, along with active lane control. On higher trims, you will get blind-spot monitoring, parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control. Drivers have rated the Sportage highly for feeling safe to drive, thanks to its supportive and polished road manners.