2022 Kia Sportage, Sportage Hybrid Review

If you cruise through the 2022 Kia Sportage reviews online, you will find that Car and Driver calls it flashy and fun to drive. They praise both engines and the satisfying ride-and-handling traits. They especially like the excitement of the turbo engine The C&D reviews also note that the Sportage has one of the nicer cabins in the compact SUV class.

A class, spacious cabin and well-built interior are phrases used by US News and World Report. They praise the roomy rear seating as adult-friendly. The magazine review also notes the user-friendly tech, the intuitive infotainment, and quality materials. On the subject of performance, they note the composed ride and handling of the Kia Sportage 2022 model year.

The Cars-dot-com site talks about the backseat comfort for adults and the enormous available moonroof. They also write that the accurate steering ensures good feedback for the driver.

Even without a Kia Sportage sale, the affordable price represents a value package with tech essentials. This includes a long list of driver assistance safety features and the 8-inch touch screen system. Other features include lightweight alloy wheels, USB ports, and a split-fold second-row seat. The cabin feels more upscale thanks to its soft-touch dashboard and molded dashboard stitching.

The LX Value Edition package adds more driver assistance and a 10-way power driver’s chair. The cabin gains Yes Essentials anti-soil upholstery, push button start, and dual-zone automatic climate controls. You can check with our staff to find out about Kia Sportage incentives that may make it easy to step up to your favorite trim level.

Replacing the 2021 Sportage S trim, the dressy Nightfall Edition wears unique exterior elements. A panoramic moonroof and Sofino upholstery set the scene for a more stylish cabin. The driver enjoys a power-adjustable seat and a special flat bottom steering wheel. A package lets you add even more, such as the dual-zone HVAC system.

If you prefer to go a different direction, the Kia Sportage EX has everything that the LX Value Edition package has and more. A smart power tailgate is added. It also has its own Sofino leatherette upholstery and the expansive panoramic roof.

You can also get the EX Tech package. This provides ritzy amenities such as ventilated front seats and leather seats. Other details include a wireless charging pad, an 8-way passenger seat, and the Harman Kardon audio system.

With the 2022 Kia Sportage SX, you get the best of everything on the menu so far. This includes ventilated front seats for the hottest Phoenix summer days. You also get alloy sport pedals, a sport steering wheel, power-fold mirrors, Smart keyless entry, push button start, and a color driver information display.

The exterior fog lights and headlights are upgraded to LEDs. There is a heated steering wheel and heated front seats as well.

The Sportage has a peppy four-cylinder engine. This 2.4-liter unit delivers 181 horsepower for a solid response to driver commands. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine generates 237 horsepower for an every zestier response. A six-speed automatic transmission harnesses the power flow with precision.

As for the ride quality, the Sportage is composed and confident, even on turns. Bumpy roads are well dampened to ensure that riders aren’t bounced around. An acoustic windshield is one of many efforts to keep out road noise.

The Sportage has a large 30.7 cubic foot cargo hold with an adjustable floor. Even better, the area is wide and open. Users find it is easy to load even if items are bulky, heavy or large.

If you fold the second row, the area grows to 60.1 cubic feet. Standard on the EX and SX, the hands-free power liftgate adds to the cargo hold’s ease of use.

The 8-inch touchscreen includes advanced Bluetooth features including voice recognition and built-in UVO infotainment apps. To allow smartphone users to access more apps, the system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The Harman Kardon system has surround sound with its 8 speakers. The navigation system on the SX Turbo includes a decade of complimentary updates for maps, software and features. This model also gets a rear USB port and a wireless charger.

Safety Features and Driver Assistance

Covering all of the critical safety aspects of driving, the Sportage is an Insurance Institute Top Safety Pick. The smart SUV also has ways to avoid trouble. The lane departure system has a warning and an assist. The forward collision system can set off a warning and even respond with automatic braking.

Other safety features include the pedestrian detection system, automatic high beams, and a driver attention monitor. With the LX Value Edition or higher trims, the blind spot collision warning and the rear cross-traffic system are standards.

Sportage Price and Value

The 2022 Kia Sportage LX price starts around $24,090. The Nightfall and EX are priced similarly at $28,090 MSRP and $28,390 MSRP. Still affordable for many shoppers, the AWD SX Turbo is $35,250 MSRP or $33,750 with front-wheel drive.

Kelley Blue Book names the Kia Sportage price and its 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty as reasons the Sportage stands out in its crowded class. In fact, KBB calls the Sportange an excellent compact crossover.

You can scroll through the Sportage models in our inventory. Please be in touch to take a test drive. That’s really the best way to know if the Sportage is right for you.