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FWD23 MPG
26 MPG Nightfall2.4L Inline-4 Gas181 hp @ 6000 rpm6-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD23 MPG
26 MPG EX2.4L Inline-4 Gas181 hp @ 6000 rpm6-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD23 MPG
26 MPG SX Turbo2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas237 hp @ 6000 rpm
240 hp @ 6000 rpm6-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD21 MPG
23 MPG
2022 Kia Sportage Performance
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The Kia Sportage won't be featuring on top ten lists for performance cars, and that's completely fine. This car was designed to carry a small family in comfort, and not to carve up canyon roads with BMW M4s and the like. So, what type of performance can you expect from the 2022 Kia Sportage? Well, in the base form, you can expect a humble driving experience. The naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine is happy to buzz around town. Thanks to its large capacity (for a four-pot), there's enough low down torque for spirited pull-offs, but after that, performance wanes dramatically. In-gear acceleration is reduced and forces the engine to strain itself in the rev range's upper echelons. It will happily sit at cruising speeds out on the highway, but don't expect massive overtaking power. The Turbo model, on the other hand, is a feisty little number. With lots of low-down torque on tap, the Turbo doesn't feel as rushed as base engined cars. In-gear acceleration is strong, and overtaking power is there. Independent tests claim a 0 to 60 sprint time of 7.1 seconds. We would suggest going with the turbo engine despite its heavier fuel consumption. The Sportage can tow a maximum of 2,000 lbs and its automatic transmission sends its power to either the front, or all four corners.2022 Sportage Performance Photos
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The 2022 Kia Sportage is available with two engine options. The first is a naturally-aspirated 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder producing 181 hp and 175 lb-ft of torque equipped as standard to all but the SX Turbo. Performance from this engine can be described as adequate. Due to its large capacity, there is some low-down torque on offer, but it's not a lot, and this is most obvious when trying to accelerate between gears. The six-speed automatic gearbox equipped as standard will hunt for a lower gear and send the revs shooting up to appease the driver's demand for more speed. It performs well around town, but out on the open road, it isn't that great. On the SX Turbo, a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine produces a healthy 240 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, dropping down to 237 hp on AWD models, with peak torque available between 1,450 rpm and 3,500 rpm. This engine loves to shove torque down your throat and feels almost too fast for the task. We're not complaining, however. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that offers clean and relaxed shifts but can get a bit busy when paired with the less powerful engine.2022 Kia Sportage Performance Specs
Kia Sportage TrimsKia Sportage EnginesKia Sportage HorsepowerKia Sportage TransmissionsKia Sportage DrivetrainsKia Sportage MPG/MPGE LX2.4L Inline-4 Gas181 hp @ 6000 rpm6-Speed AutomaticAWDFWD23 MPG
26 MPG Nightfall2.4L Inline-4 Gas181 hp @ 6000 rpm6-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD23 MPG
26 MPG EX2.4L Inline-4 Gas181 hp @ 6000 rpm6-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD23 MPG
26 MPG SX Turbo2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas237 hp @ 6000 rpm
240 hp @ 6000 rpm6-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD21 MPG
23 MPG