2022 Subaru WRX vs 2023 Kia Sportage Comparison

2022 Subaru WRX vs 2023 Kia Sportage Comparison.

Rally-inspired sport compact cars are on the verge of extinction, but the next-generation Subaru WRX aims to reignite interest for this enthusiast-focused breed. With the death of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo years ago, and the more recent exit of the Ford Focus RS, the WRX and the higher-performance WRX STI are the only remaining options for fans of the World Rally Championship—at least until the next-gen VW Golf R arrives. With the adoption of a new architecture that should improve driving dynamics, the possibility of a more powerful turbocharged flat-four engine, and the likelihood of a nicer interior, the 2022 WRX promises to be a big improvement over the outgoing version.

What's New for 2022?

Based on an official announcement that included a heavily veiled teaser image, Subaru will unleash the next generation of the WRX for the 2022 model year. While there are a lot of specifics that we still don't know, the aforementioned teaser and the spy photos that we've captured as well as our well-informed speculation have us chomping at the bit to see the production-intent version, which will boast a large hood scoop and bulging fenders.

The 2023 Kia Sportage should separate itself from the throng of compact crossovers with its truly extroverted styling. The Kia's unconventional face features a set of alien-looking headlights and a distinct grille design. Its bodywork is sleek and muscular, and its taillights draw comparisons to those on the new all-electric Kia EV6. We don't know what powertrains the U.S.-spec Sportage will have, but they'll likely be shared with the recently redesigned Hyundai Tucson, with which it shares a platform. That suggests a 187-hp four-cylinder engine will be standard; a hybrid or plug-in hybrid could also be offered. Likewise, we think the 2023 Sportage could be available with a turbo-four that makes around 280 horsepower, especially if it's inherited from the mid-size Sorento SUV.

What's New for 2023?

The 2023 Sportage introduces an all-new generation when it reaches showrooms presumably sometime early next year. The current generation is unchanged for the 2022 model year. While we've now seen images and learned specific details about the global version of the all-new Sportage, we'll get more details about the U.S. spec when it's revealed in July 2021.

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