Since its inception in the 1990s, the Kia Sportage has been a fixture in the segment of subcompact SUVs. The Sportage has been through several updates over the years to keep current. Sportage is still drawing a lot of attention two decades later, in 2022, and it might become the market leader. For 2022, new grade levels are introduced to the Kia Sportage lineup, with heated front seats, a standard sunroof, hands-free keyless entry, and 18-inch wheels. With these enhancements, the 2022 Kia Sportage is now available for purchase at Kia of Puyallup in Puyallup, WA. Schedule a test drive and visit the showroom to get a feel for the 2022 Sportage.
The four model levels for the 2022 Kia Sportage are LX, Nightfall Edition, EX, and SX Turbo. Externally, these trims have a striking appearance, best-in-class warranty coverage, and excellent safety ratings. The Kia Sportage has historically been recognized as one of the best vehicles available by the NHTSA and IIHS, and the 2022 Sportage continues this trend.
The basic engine in the 2022 Kia Sportage is a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine that produces a maximum of 181 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. The 2022 Kia Sportage’s engines are connected to the wheels using an Electronically Controlled six-speed Automatic Transmission Overdrive w/ Sportmatic®. The 2022 Kia Sportage FWD variations get 23 MPG within city limits, 30 MPG on the interstate, and 26 MPG combined. And, the AWD models get excellent fuel economy ratings of 22 MPG city, 26 MPG highway, and 23 MPG combined.
The 2022 Kia Sportage is also offered with an optional 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. The output of this engine is increased to 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque.