2022 Kia Sportage - Better Than an Hyundai Tucson?

2023 Kia Sportage
Starting at: $26,000 est

Overview
The 2023 Kia Sportage should separate itself from the throng of compact crossovers with its truly extroverted styling. The Kia's unconventional face features a set of alien-looking headlights and a distinct grille design. Its bodywork is sleek and muscular, and its taillights draw comparisons to those on the new all-electric Kia EV6. We don't know what powertrains the U.S.-spec Sportage will have, but they'll likely be shared with the recently redesigned Hyundai Tucson, with which it shares a platform. That suggests a 187-hp four-cylinder engine will be standard; a hybrid or plug-in hybrid could also be offered. Likewise, we think the 2023 Sportage could be available with a turbo-four that makes around 280 horsepower, especially if it's inherited from the mid-size Sorento SUV.

What's New for 2023?
The 2023 Sportage introduces an all-new generation when it reaches showrooms presumably sometime early next year. The current generation is unchanged for the 2022 model year. While we've now seen images and learned specific details about the global version of the all-new Sportage, we'll get more details about the U.S. spec when it's revealed in July 2021.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
LX: $26,000 (est)
Nightfall: $30,000 (est)
EX: $30,000 (est)
SX Turbo: $35,000 (est)

Kia hasn't said how much the 2023 Sportage will cost or exactly what trim levels will be available. We expect its current lineup to be similar to the next generation, and we don't expect each model to be priced much higher than they currently are.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Inside, the Sportage looks to make an impression with a snazzy design highlighted by a huge digital display on the dashboard and other various eye-catching details. The images we've seen show an attractive two-tone color scheme, and the shape of the air vents on the dash are particularly distinct. The center console boasts a rotary shift knob, a push-to-start button, and myriad other controls that blend into the piano-black bezel. The new Sportage will also have more cargo and passenger space than its predecessor.

Infotainment and Connectivity
Kia's latest infotainment software will run through a 12.0-inch touchscreen that's part of a huge display on the dashboard that also includes another 12.0-inch screen for the gauge cluster. While we don't know if this digital duo will be standard across the lineup, we expect Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality to be on all models. We also know that wireless smartphone charging and a Harman Kardon premium stereo will be available.

Safety and Drive-Assistance Features
The new Sportage will be offered with a variety of standard and optional driver-assistance technology. The roster will include everything from navigation-based adaptive cruise control and a remote parking feature that's essentially the same as Hyundai's Smart Park system. For more information about the Sportage's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features will likely include:

Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking
Standard lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist
Available blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Kia boasts one of the best warranty plans out there, with the longest powertrain warranty in the industry. However, it lacks the complimentary maintenance of competitors such as Toyota and even its corporate sibling, Hyundai.

Limited warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
Powertrain warranty covers 10 years or 100,000 miles
No complimentary scheduled maintenance

As more information becomes available, we'll update this story with more details about:

Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

[AnaPaula-]

For me the perfect car would be one with the exterior of the Tucson and the interior of the Sportage... unfortunately that car doesn't exist so yesterday I ordered a Sportage after days of doubts 😊 Hoping to have it in 3 weeks or so.

[wiwi]

Korean brands really improve much these years

[lisaw]

I absolutely love everything about this vehicle. I love the design not too busy exterior and really really love the interior. The minimal use of silver I prefer the black. Love the coat holder and the storage on the back of the seats. Time to trade my 2010 kia which have been a very reliable car.

[arminzahirovic]

Šta reći nego perfektno!!! Hvala Bogu da nije dugačka kao globalna verzija, imamo već sorenta. Sve i jedan mid-range suv je između 4.3 - 4.5 m.

[gooeykev]

Kia and Hyundai have been making some nice looking vehicles lately. That’s very clean looking.

[michaelvouland]

Je ne suis pas fan a l'origine des SUV mais celui la est parfait. Design extraordinaire dans sa finition GT Line et certainement sans equivalent niveau tarif / option. Les allemendes n'ont qu'a bien se tenir. KIA tape vraiment très fort surtout dans l'art de mettre en valeur leurs auto dans se genre de spot. Chapeau.

[hedleypallany]

The designers at KIA are really amazing

[lalarochelle]

This exact car is not on the kia webpage. When is it released?

[scjewing]

Practically the same vehicle underneath the shell. I own a 2021 Tucson. I have owned a Sportage in the past. Nice job Kia and the GT Line looks well. Two different looks on the outside so it is up to personal choice.

[antonio]

Well mixed of Tucson, XC40, Grandland X, Karoq usw of same ligue. Clever done

[randydollarz]

Kalau Sampai Keluar Di Indonesia pasti laris manis model ini keren topz asal premium speakernya di ikutkan baru top buat KIA good jobs

[ΘεόδωροςΣαμαρτζής]

Perfect design!...title of the music, please would be very much appreciated

[TC-Aloha]

This is not the 2022 Kia Sportage. This is the 2023 KIA Sportage. North America does not get this vehicle until next year. North America gets the new vehicles a year later.

[darleneanddonovan]

The rear design and the infortainment system look clean, modern and stunning.

[Moonlight-rv]

Hyundai compró a Kia hace unos años. Usan los mismos motores, transmiciones, piezas... misma tecnología... así que, es cuestión de gustos. Yo tengo una Tucson 2010 y una 2022... LAS AMO!!

[freemusicnocopyright]

💥Kia Sportage je sa ovim modelom sve podigla na viši nivo! Zaista može uspešno parirati Tucsonu! Extra izgleda! 👀😎

[kisah_nyata_update]

Very NICE SUV, Compaq but it is full of its brand new technology. PERFECT designed.

[kamrankghouri]

Impressive - probably amongst the top 5 car manufacturer that really uses a DFMEA to design their cars robustly which explains their confidence in offering 7year warranty - the others only do checklists, whereas Kia "walks and drives the engineering talk"

[林志隆-eq]

Hi there, could I know the names of the background music? They all sound wonderful to me. Thanks

[horstkrumb]

Fahre seit 6 Jahren Kia Sportage aber der Nachfolger sieht um Klassen besser aus 👌mega chic, sehr gelungen