2022-present Sportage OverviewKia Sportage Overview (2022 - present)
2022 - present
Tech Specs Summary
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- 109 - 120 mph
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- 8.0 - 12.0 seconds
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- 113 - 261 hp
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- 33.6 - 213.8 mpg
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- 3,364 - 4,237 lbs
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- 18.6 - 62.9 ft3
This generation of the Kia Sportage is produced by the Korean manufacturer Kia and started production in 2022. It's a front engined SUV with either front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. There are five power levels available, ranging from a 113 hp 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 261 hp 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo plug-in hybrid gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Sportage is the Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi HEV which scores 2.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 226 hp and a power/weight ratio of 16.09 lb/hp it has a top speed of 120 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.0 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi PHEV is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 2,372 miles and can store 19.1-60.6 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,976 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
