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How Does the 2022 Kia Sportage Perform?

Performance Features of the 2022 Kia Sportage

The 2022 Kia Sportage is characterized by a stylish and robust design, superior capability components, reliable safety elements, and exceptional convenience features. Along with an available all-wheel drive system, the 2022 Kia Sportage is also equipped with the Drive Mode Select, which allows you to tweak the way your Sportage runs on different terrains. At Auffenberg Kia of Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, MO, we elaborate on the performance features of the 2022 Kia Sportage.

What Engines Are Available on the 2022 Kia Sportage?

The 2022 Kia Sportage is available with two types of engines. Both engines are combined with an electronically controlled 6-speed automatic transmission overdrive with Sportmatic®. The 2.4-liter Inline 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine has an output of 181 hp and a torque rating of 175 lb.-ft. This engine is installed on the LX, Nightfall Edition, and EX trims.

The 2.0-liter Turbocharged Inline 4-cylinder engine has an output of 237 hp and a torque rating of 260 lb.-ft. This engine is installed on the SX Turbo trim.


Read more: How Fuel-Efficient Is the 2022 Kia Seltos?


How Is the Fuel Economy of the 2022 Kia Sportage?

On a front-wheel drivetrain, the 2.4-liter engine achieves a fuel economy of 23 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway, and 26 mpg combined. With an all-wheel drivetrain, the engine makes 22 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg combined.

The 2.0-liter engine earns 20 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg combined with a front-wheel drivetrain. With an all-wheel drivetrain, the engine achieves 19 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway, and 21 mpg combined.

Are you interested in learning more about the performance features of the 2022 Kia Sportage? Visit us at Auffenberg Kia of Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, MO, or schedule a test drive today!

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