2022 KIA Sportage EX

The 2022 Sportage is Kia's compact crossover, slotting between the subcompact Soul and the three-row Sorento in the lineup. It competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Mazda CX-5, offering a slightly sharper design and a longer warranty than most. The Sportage drives with a composed, planted feel, and the turbocharged version adds welcome punch for merging and passing. The ride is on the firm side, which sharpens handling but means you'll feel sharper pavement patches more than in some rivals. Inside, the Sportage offers a tidy cabin with straightforward controls and generous rear-seat space for the class. The EX adds heated front seats, a power driver's seat, and a larger infotainment screen over the LX. Its 2.4L I4 makes 181 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, good for 26 mpg combined. The EX comes with 18-inch alloy wheels and roof rails as standard, and you can add the Premium Package for a panoramic sunroof and LED interior lighting.