There aren’t too many major changes made to the 2022 Kia Sportage when compared to the previous year’s model that received prestigious awards like being an IIHS Top Safety Pick, a NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating and topping J.D. Power’s U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study & U.S. Initial Quality Study in its segment.
Many great features return for the 4 remaining trim levels of the 2022 Kia Sportage models at our dealership serving Middletown NY including 8” touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, driver attention warning, lane keeping assist & departure warning and forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian detection. However, there are some updates that you should know about.
1. 2022 Kia Sportage LX Value Edition Package
Replacing the LX Popular Package for the Kia Sportage is the LX Value Edition Package that adds heated front seats, 18” dark gray wheels & a smart key with push-button start to last year’s LX bundle. Returning for this offering for 2022 are these amenities:
- Blind spot collision warning
- Rear cross-traffic collision warning
- Dual-zone automatic climate control system
- Upgraded cloth upholstery
- 10-way power driver's seat
- Power-folding exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals
2. Panoramic Sunroof
Every 2022 Kia Sportage EX at our dealership serving Newburgh NY now comes standard with a panoramic sunroof that features a power sunshade that makes letting light & some extra breeze enter the vehicle… a breeze. Other features that come in this trim include:
- Smart Welcome
- USB 2.1 charging port for the rear seating
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob
- Piano black interior trim
- Everything in the LX Value Edition Package
3. 2022 Kia Sportage Nightfall Edition
The popular Nightfall Edition of the Kia Sportage replaces the S trim as a standalone package for the 2022 model year at our dealership serving Kingston NY. Besides the aforementioned panoramic sunroof, this model gives you the following design cues and upgrades:
- Flat-bottom steering wheel with paddle shifters
- SynTex seating materials
- Piano Black front & rear bumper trim, side sills, skid plates and fog light surrounds
- Black roof rails, satin window surrounds & special badging
- LED interior lighting
- Available Nightfall Edition Premium Package
4. Complimentary Map Updates
The EX Tech Package and SX Turbo are equipped with new complimentary map updates including new points of interest and Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS) features support. Here are some of the upgrades offered for these 2 Sportage options:
- 8-speaker Harman Kardon premium surround sound system
- Wireless smartphone charger
- UVO link with a voice-commanded navigation system
- Smart cruise control with stop and go
- Parking assist with front & rear sensors
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink & a compass
- Leather seat trim with ventilated front seats
- LED front fog lights & rear taillights
- Heated steering wheel
Contact Dutchess Kia to learn more about the 2022 Kia Sportage or schedule your test drive at our Poughkeepsie NY dealership location!
