2022 Kia Sportage Review
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Average
7.2
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The 2022 Sportage is a pleasing city runabout. We like its easy-to-use controls and value for the dollar. But in terms of real performance, driving refinement and fuel economy, the Sportage falls below what we consider acceptable in the class. It has some advantages, but there are just as many reasons to look elsewhere.
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Pros
- Smooth ride
- Spacious front and rear seating
- Attractive dashboard layout with appealing features
- Quiet interior at highway speeds
Cons
- Lower fuel economy than some top rivals
- Relatively modest cargo capacity
- Slow acceleration
- A next-gen Sportage is right around the corner
What's new
- More features added to optional LX Value Edition package
- Nightfall Edition replaces last year's S trim
- Panoramic sunroof standard on EX trim
- Part of the fourth Sportage generation introduced for 2017
Overview
The 2022 Kia Sportage is a small SUV that slots between the smaller Seltos and the three-row Sorento in the South Korean automaker's lineup. The 2022 model closes out the fourth generation of Sportage, which was first introduced in 2017. That makes this Sportage one of the older models in its class, but a wide range of features at an affordable price and a smooth ride help it still be a viable pick.
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- $16,199great price$3,723 below market
- 44,937 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 5 Seats, 22 City / 26 Hwy MPG
- Hampstead Pre-Owned (52 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Our 2022 Sportage is a one-owner vehicle and features all-wheel drive, back-up camera, lane keep assist, steering wheel audio controls, and black fabr...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
23 Combined MPG (22 City/26 Highway)
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VIN: KNDPMCAC9N7012918
Stock: KGJ012918
Certified Pre-Owned: No
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- 65,686 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
- 5 Seats, 22 City / 26 Hwy MPG
- DARCARS Lanham Kia (34 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Discover the perfect blend of style, capability, and technology in this 2022 Kia Sportage Nightfall. This stunning SUV is a true standout, boasting a ...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
23 Combined MPG (22 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNDP6CAC3N7015002
Stock: P1R0132
Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
Listed since: 11-19-2025
However, the Sportage does suffer from underwhelming fuel economy and utility. As such, you might also want to check out class all-stars such as the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Rogue and Subaru Forester. Waiting for the redesigned 2023 Sportage, which boasts many improvements and dramatic new styling, is worth considering too. Read our Expert Rating to find out more on how the 2022 Sportage measures up to the competition.
Edmunds Expert Rating
edmunds TESTED
by the Edmunds Experts
Average
7.2
out of 10
We drove the 2022 Kia Sportage on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.
Performance
6.5/10
How does the Sportage drive? The Sportage performs best around town, where its ample low-end torque, smooth braking and nicely weighted steering can shine. But when taken out of its comfort zone, the Kia largely disappoints. Our Sportage test vehicle had the optional turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. With it we managed a 0-60 mph sprint of 9 seconds, which is a poor showing for a small SUV with an upgraded engine. The brake pedal is a little soft, but it's easy to gauge the amount of pressure needed to bring the Sportage to an easy stop.
While the ride feels sporty, the suspension feels sloppy on twisty roads. Combined with numb steering and sometimes on-off power delivery, the Sportage reveals itself to be anything but sporty.
While the ride feels sporty, the suspension feels sloppy on twisty roads. Combined with numb steering and sometimes on-off power delivery, the Sportage reveals itself to be anything but sporty.
Comfort
7.5/10
How comfortable is the Sportage? We like the supportive front seats that have plenty of adjustment and above-average heating and cooling capabilities. The climate control system quickly adjusts cabin temperatures too. The interior is well isolated from traffic noise and from road noise over bumps, but tire noise is noticeable at freeway speeds.
In keeping with the Sportage name, the ride is a bit firm and sporty. Around town, the suspension does a great job absorbing small bumps, but at higher speeds and over larger bumps, there's noticeable bounciness and rebound. It can be almost boat-like at times.
In keeping with the Sportage name, the ride is a bit firm and sporty. Around town, the suspension does a great job absorbing small bumps, but at higher speeds and over larger bumps, there's noticeable bounciness and rebound. It can be almost boat-like at times.
Interior
7.5/10
How’s the interior? The Sportage's interior feels high-quality for the class and has some nice features, but the sleek roofline creates compromises. Drivers and passengers more than 6 feet tall may note a lack of headroom. The low roof makes the interior feel smaller than it is, and the thick roof pillars create a number of blind spots. Yet even with the low roof, it's easy to get in or out of the SUV due to the wide door openings.
The seating position offers a good range of motion, especially with the generously telescoping steering wheel, but taller drivers will wish the seat could go lower. Buttons are clearly labeled, but each panel features buttons of identical shape and size so you will be relying on those labels rather than finding controls by touch.
The seating position offers a good range of motion, especially with the generously telescoping steering wheel, but taller drivers will wish the seat could go lower. Buttons are clearly labeled, but each panel features buttons of identical shape and size so you will be relying on those labels rather than finding controls by touch.
Technology
8/10
How’s the tech? With few exceptions, the Sportage's tech features are top-notch. The logical and approachable touchscreen is user-friendly, and we appreciate the standard smartphone integration and charging options for front and rear passengers. The available upgraded stereo is among the best in the class. Navigation graphics are clean and crisp. But voice commands are disappointing — the system is easily confused, especially when you're trying to control navigation — and can't be accessed while using smartphone projection. A subscription to Kia's Uvo services, which our tester lacked, is said to improve voice recognition.
The Sportage's suite of driver aids works well, handling traffic without false positives or unsettling jerkiness. Only lane keeping assist has issues; it can misread lane marker lines and doesn't provide much steering assist to keep you within the lane.
The Sportage's suite of driver aids works well, handling traffic without false positives or unsettling jerkiness. Only lane keeping assist has issues; it can misread lane marker lines and doesn't provide much steering assist to keep you within the lane.
Storage
7/10
How’s the storage? Cargo capacity is average for the class. There's 30.7 cubic feet of space behind the second row and 60.1 cubic feet with the seats folded. The low cargo floor makes it easy to load items, but the wheelwells intrude into the space. In the cabin, there's not much space for small items. We like the generous phone cubby, but the center console bin is on the small side, and the door bins are narrow.
Got small children? The reclining rear seatback and clearly marked car seat anchors make fitting a child seat easier, but installing a bulky rear-facing seat will require moving the front seats forward.
Got small children? The reclining rear seatback and clearly marked car seat anchors make fitting a child seat easier, but installing a bulky rear-facing seat will require moving the front seats forward.
Fuel Economy
5/10
How’s the fuel economy? EPA estimates range from 26 mpg combined for the base front-wheel-drive Sportage down to 21 mpg combined for the turbocharged 2.0-liter model with all-wheel drive. Neither of those numbers is a strong showing in a class where competitors can claim up to 30 mpg.
On our real-world testing route, the Sportage returned 20.6 mpg, coming close to the EPA estimate. Still, considering the relatively slow acceleration from even the turbocharged model, these fuel economy numbers are disappointing.
On our real-world testing route, the Sportage returned 20.6 mpg, coming close to the EPA estimate. Still, considering the relatively slow acceleration from even the turbocharged model, these fuel economy numbers are disappointing.
Value
7.5/10
Is the Sportage a good value? Where the Sportage was once a standout, it's now caught up in the mix as automakers hone their value propositions. The Kia has a slight price advantage, especially if you place more priority on comfort and tech features than performance or practicality. But the real value proposition is Kia's warranty: The five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty are matched only by Hyundai.
Starting at around $24,000, the Sportage undercuts the base CR-V, but it's less practical and comes with a less desirable base engine. Our top-of-the-line test vehicle came in at a bit over $37,000, which just undercuts the highest-trim CX-5 that offers better performance with similar practicality. For the class, you're not quite getting everything you're paying for.
Starting at around $24,000, the Sportage undercuts the base CR-V, but it's less practical and comes with a less desirable base engine. Our top-of-the-line test vehicle came in at a bit over $37,000, which just undercuts the highest-trim CX-5 that offers better performance with similar practicality. For the class, you're not quite getting everything you're paying for.
Wildcard
6.5/10
The Sportage lives and dies on its features, and it really only shines as a commuter. It's certainly an SUV that feels good to get into, with its well-built interior and comprehensive feature set, but push it outside of its comfort zone and the veneer cracks. In the end, it's hard to do anything but assign a split score here.
2022 Kia Sportage trim level differences
The 2022 Kia Sportage is available in four trim levels: LX, Nightfall Edition, EX and SX Turbo. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine comes standard on LX, Nightfall and EX trims, while SX Turbo models receive a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. All models use a six-speed automatic transmission and are available with all-wheel drive as an option. Feature highlights include: Compare the 2022 Kia Sportage trim levels in-depth.
Which Sportage trim does Edmunds recommend?
Every Sportage model comes loaded with features, but we think the EX trim represents the best value of the bunch. Besides unique exterior styling touches such as 18-inch machine-finished alloy wheels and chrome accents, you also get useful extras including hands-free keyless entry with push-button start, a rear USB port, and a hands-free liftgate that opens automatically after you stand behind it for 3 seconds.

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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$158/mo for Sportage LX
Sportage LX
vs
$183/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
Reliability
The 2022 Kia Sportage has a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4 out of 5, ranks it #7 out of 29 among Compact SUVs. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Reliability Rating by RepairPal
4 out of 5 stars4/5Excellent
#7 out of 29 among Compact SUVs
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$406/yr
vs. $465/yr
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
Frequency
0.83x/yr
vs. 1x/yr
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
Severity
10.9%
vs. 11.5%
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
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Recalls
1 recall foundChecking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
- Recall Number:
- 22V703000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- SC249
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 70887
- Defect Description:
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
- Defect Consequence:
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective Action:
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
Warranty
5 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 10 years / 100,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 5 years / 100,000 miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
Kia Sportage Reviews
Owner Reviews
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2022 Sportage Features & Specs
LX
| MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee | $24,090 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Combined MPG | 26 MPG |
| Cost to Drive | $158/month |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 30.7 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
| Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Sportage models:
- Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist
- Warns you if it detects pedestrians or stopped or suddenly slowing vehicles. Automatically brakes if needed.
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Warns you if the Sportage drifts out of the lane without you using a turn signal.
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Monitors your blind spots and alerts you to other vehicles through lights in the side mirrors.
NHTSA Overall Rating
5 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover15.5%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedMarginal
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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