What are the Engine Specifications of the 2022 Kia Sportage?

2022 Kia Sportage Engine Specifications

Introduced in the 1990s, the 2022 Kia Sportage has been a front-runner in the subcompact SUV segment. The Sportage has undergone several changes over the years to stay relevant. Even in 2022, two decades since its launch, the Sportage is garnering some serious attention and might well emerge as the leader in its segment. The 2022 Kia Sportage adds new trims to its existing lineup, and some trims receive specific updates, including standard sunroof, heated front seats, hands-free keyless access, and 18-inch wheels. With these improvements, the 2022 Kia Sportage is available for sale at Route 6 Auto Mall in Swansea, MA. Schedule a test drive and head to the dealership to get a feel of the 2022 Sportage. Keep reading to learn about the engine specifications of the 2022 Kia Sportage.

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The 2022 Kia Sportage is available in four trims – LX, Nightfall Edition, EX, and SX Turbo. These trims have impressive exterior styling elements, best-in-class warranty coverage, and strong safety scores. Historically, both NHTSA and IIHS have scored the Kia Sportage amongst the best vehicles out there, and the 2022 Sportage will most likely continue the legacy.

Read: What Safety Systems are on the 2022 Kia Sportage?

How Powerful is the Engine? 

The 2022 Kia Sportage comes standard with a 2.4 Liter Inline 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine that makes a maximum of 181 horsepower and has a torque rating of 175 lb-ft. The engines in the 2022 Kia Sportage power the wheels through an Electronically Controlled six-speed Automatic Transmission Overdrive w/ Sportmatic®. When driven appropriately, the FWD variants of the 2022 Kia Sportage offer a gas mileage of 23 MPG city, 30 MPG highway, and 26 MPG combined. On the other hand, the AWD variants offer 22 MPG city, 26 MPG highway, and 23 MPG combined.

However, an optional 2.0-liter turbocharged engine is also available with the 2022 Kia Sportage. This engine increases the output to 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft torque but takes a hit in fuel economy rating.

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