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The 2022 Kia Sportage SL. Carivo rates it 7.8/10 — middle of the pack. It does enough right to be a reasonable choice, but the scores don’t make a compelling case for picking it over class leaders.
Value is the argument here at 7.9/10. More features and capability per dollar than most suv rivals at this price — the math works in the buyer’s favour. Performance (7/10) lags behind class leaders — not a dealbreaker, but a clear weak link.
In the mid-range suv market ($37,869–$47,842, 27 MPG, 5 passengers), it gives buyers what they need without forcing trade-offs. At 4 years old, this model predates meaningful updates to the Kia Sportage SL lineup. Check how the current generation scores differently before committing to the older version.
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