2022 Kia Sportage Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs

Key Features

• Starting at $24,090 MSRP*
• Standard 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine with 181 horsepower and 6-speed Sportmatic® transmission
• Standard 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ smartphone integration

• Optional heated and ventilated leather-trimmed front seats
• Available Panoramic Sunroof with Power Sunshade
• Rear-Camera Display
• Optional Harman Kardon® premium audio system with 8 speakers
• 60/40 split-folding rear seats

About the Kia Sportage

No matter what comes your way, the Kia Sportage has the style, premium amenities, and confident versatility to keep you on track. Standard power comes from a 2.4-liter GDI 4-cylinder engine that delivers 181 horsepower and outstanding fuel economy. Perfect for those living busy active lifestyles, the Kia Sportage provides plenty of room for all your gear. Innovative optional features include a dual-level cargo floor with concealed storage, Smart-Power Liftgate, and 60/40 split-folding rear seats.

On the inside, you'll find an interior that's road-trip-ready. Standard on all trim levels, Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ connects your compatible smartphone to your journey – displaying smartphone information on the standard 8-inch touchscreen display. Advanced safety features like Lane Change Assist, Blind Spot Collision Warning, and Lane Departure Warning provide comfort as well as peace of mind. With four trim levels to choose from, there's a Kia Sportage that's perfectly suited to your personality.

What's New for 2022

Although mostly unchanged from last year, the dynamic Kia Sportage does receive a handful of exciting updates for the 2022 model year. First, a new LX Value Edition Package adds heated front seats, smart key with push button start, and 18-inch alloy wheels to your Sportage. Replacing last year’s S trim is a new Nightfall Edition model. Lastly, EX trims now include a standard panoramic sunroof.

What the Critics Say

““Even base versions get in on the good stuff. Every Sportage gets at least 17-inch wheels, power features, cloth upholstery, an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and active safety tech. All of the above, plus a generous warranty, help the Sportage nearly ace our features scale.” -- The Car Connection

"“Drawing interior comparison to Audi products—as some of our editors have done—shows that Kia is doing something right. The Sportage cabin is well executed and filled with a pleasing mix of quality materials and nifty, functional features.” -- Car and Driver

Kia Sportage Features

Adventure-Ready Performance & Styling

Thanks to its Iso-Structure™ body construction, extended body insulation, and short body overhangs — the Kia Sportage delivers a smooth, composed ride across any road surface. LED headlights and bold alloy wheel designs allow you to stand out from the crowd. Standard power comes in the form of a 181-horsepower 2.4-liter GDI 4-cylinder engine that provides a perfect balance of efficiency and response. Looking for even more thrills? The Sportage SX Turbo comes with a potent 240-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. A 6-speed Sportmatic® transmission provides crisp gear changes and helps maximize efficiency. Regardless of which trim level you select, an available Dynamax™ All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system allows the Sportage to adapt to changing road and weather conditions for superior control.

Advanced Safety

With a foundation of High-Strength Steel, the Kia Sportage’s Iso-Structure™ unibody construction holds superior strength in the event of a collision. Every Sportage additionally comes standard with an Advanced Airbag System, including dual front, front seat-mounted side, and full-length side curtain airbags. Combined with standard front seatbelt pretensioners which tighten up the tension on the front belts in the event of a collision, the Sportage works hard to keep passengers safe. Other available driver-assistive technologies** offered on the Sportage include Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist with Pedestrian Detection, High-Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning, and a Rear Camera Display.

With such a comprehensive collection of safety features, it comes as no surprise that the Kia Sportage earned a 5-Star Overall Crash Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Few SUVs can match both confidence and protection features included as standard on every Kia Sportage.

Trims & Specs

LX

• Starting at $24,090 MSRP*
• 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine with available Dynamax™ fully active all-wheel drive
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Projection beam headlights with LED daytime running lights
• 8-inch touchscreen with Rear-Camera Display
• Lane Keep Assist

Nightfall Edition

• Starting at $28,090 MSRP*
• Nightfall Edition Special Badging
• Piano Black Exterior Accents
• SynTex Seating Materials
• Front Grille, Piano Black
• Panoramic Sunroof w/ Power Sunshade

EX

• Starting at $27,290 MSRP*
• Heated, leather-trimmed front seats
• Dual-zone automatic temperature control
• 10-Way Power-Adjustable Driver’s Seat with 2-Way Power Lumbar Support Adjustment
• Remote Keyless Entry with Smart Key and Push-Button Start
• Piano Black Interior Trim

SX Turbo

• Starting at $33,650 MSRP*
• 2.0L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine with 240 horsepower
• Wireless Phone Charger
• Harman Kardon® premium audio system with 8 speakers
• Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go
• Steering -Wheel-Mounted Paddle Shifters

*MSRP excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, license fees, options and retailer charges. Actual prices set by retailer and may vary.

**These systems are not substitutes for proper and safe driving, parking, and/or backing-up procedures. These systems may not detect every object behind or alongside the vehicle or in the vehicle’s blind spot or direction of travel. Always drive safely and use caution.

***Based on EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle’s condition.