Both the 2023 Kia Sportage and 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross are solid choices for the compact crossover SUV segment. However, in our head-to-head comparison, the Sportage has many advantages.
With an impressive redesign for the 2023 model year, the Kia Sportage aims to dominate its crossover SUV competitors. Check out this 2023 Kia Sportage vs. 2022 Nissan Rogue comparison and see how the Sportage dunks all over the Rogue.
With an impressive redesign for the 2023 model year, the Kia Sportage is a much more competitive model against other crossover SUVs, including the Honda CR-V. See how the 2023 Kia Sportage dunks on the 2022 Honda CR-V in many ways. Does the CR-V put up a stiff block?
These compact SUVs have a lot in common, despite only one falling into the "luxury" segment. The top trim level Kia Sportage might just pack enough punch to beat luxury SUVs like the Lexus NX.
The 2023 Kia Sportage is an excellent option for off-road driving. The features the automaker has included bolster the trim and the entire lineup to become more capable.
Toyota RAV4 has long dominated the Kia Sportage. However, in a surprising twist, Kia unveiled a redesigned 2023 Sportage. In many ways, it dunks on the RAV4. See how in this 2023 Kia Sportage vs. 2022 Toyota RAV4 comparison.
The redesigned 2023 Kia Sportage is vastly improved compared to the 2022 Sportage. It has sleek new styling, improved performance, more passenger and cargo space, and many new features. See the differences between the 2023 Sportage and the outgoing model in this 2023 Kia Sportage vs. 2022 Sportage comparison.
The 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness starts at $32,820. We'd like to see the 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro come in close to that mark, possibly for even less.
The 2023 Kia Sportage only has one engine option for now. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine generates 187 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. This engine is also used in the Hyundai Tucson. Hybrid options are expected to arrive later.
Most Kia Sportage model years have been reliable throughout its history. There are very few major patterns of consistent issues, based on owner complaints and the NHTSA.
The 2022 Kia Sportage and the 2022 Subaru Forester are two great compact SUVs that have a lot to offer. Could the 2022 Kia Sportage topple the 2022 Subaru Forester?
The 2022 Kia Sportage has a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 181 hp and 175 lb-ft of torque. You can upgrade to the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine for 240 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. It’s unclear if these engines will be carried over.
Kia hasn’t confirmed this information, but it has our imaginations running wild. The Kia Sportage truck would be the main rival to the Toyota Hilux and more off-roading capable Ford Ranger.