2022 Kia Sportage vs. 2023 Subaru Forester

The 2022 Kia Sportage is a sporty SUV that has all the right features for anyone looking for a great looking SUV. The 2022 Sportage comes with plenty of space in the cabin as well as a generous trunk space. This makes the 2022 Kia Sportage a highly versatile automobile that will deliver both superb ride dynamics and excellent functionality. The 2022 Sportage can easily handle everyday driving chores but is also a fun car to drive. When looking at the 2023 Subaru Forester, you get a vehicle model that comes with a rich pedigree. The Forester is a well designed vehicle and also has a lot to offer to anyone looking for a capable SUV. Here is a comparison of these two automobiles and how they stack up against each other.

Design & Style

The engineers at Kia did a a great job with the 2022 Kia Sportage. The SUV features a great exterior design thanks to its aggressive stance as well as flared wheel arches. The 2022 Sportage also has a beautifully sculptured body with lines that run along the side to the back of the vehicle. The interior is also outstanding, and the instrument panel is ergonomic. This means that any knobs or buttons that you need to use are exactly where you would expect them to be. While the 2023 Subaru Forester is a solidly built vehicle, the boxy shape that has been the hallmark of the 2023 Forester design is beginning to look dated. The interior is also pretty plain and in the lower trims, has a surprising amount of hard plastics and sub-par fabrics.

Technology & Safety

When it comes to tech and safety features, you can depend on the 2022 Kia Sportage to have plenty of these even in the base model. All 2022 Kia Sportage trims comes with blind spot monitoring, emergency braking system and much more. You also get a fantastic infotainment system that is controlled via a touch screen display. The system is crisp and highly responsive to inputs and commands. The menu is also intuitively designed, making it easy to use the infotainment system even while operating the automobile. With the 2023 Subaru Forester, you get some tech as well, although the lower trims have very few of these.

Performance

The 2022 Kia Sportage features a variety of engine types, giving buyers a choice. Regardless of the trim that you select, you can be certain that you will get an outstanding automobile that delivers an excellent ride. The 2022 Sportage handles corners with ease and remains composed even while carrying a full load. The suspension is also finely tuned, ensuring that you get a comfortable ride all the time. With the 2023 Subaru Forester, you also get a choice of engines to select from. The 2023 Forester also delivers a great ride quality and is lots of fun to drive.

The Bottom Line

Both the 2022 Kia Sportage and the 2023 Subaru Forester are very capable vehicles with plenty to offer any discerning driver. However, the 2022 Kia Sportage edges out the 2023 Forester when it comes to value for money as it offers a lot more tech and safety features even on the basic trim. This makes it the winner of this comparison.

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