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The second-generation 4-series Gran Coupe lineup comprises two versions: a 255-hp 430i and a 382-hp M440i xDrive all-wheel-drive model.The new Gran Coupes are 5.9 inches longer, an inch wider, and 2.1 inches taller than the first-gen car, and they ride on a 1.8-inch-longer wheelbase.The 4-series Gran Coupes start at $45,795 and go on sale in August.As a sedan based on a coupe based on a sedan, the niche occupied by the BMW 4-series Gran Coupe has always been small. But it clearly sold well enough in those parts of the world that prefer the combination of a lower roofline and four doors to have justified the creation of the second-generation version that we are seeing for the first time here.

The front end of the existing car continues to be combined with a pair of extra doors and a slightly higher tailgate line that is much more gently tapered than that of the 3-series sedan. And yes, the company’s startled-squirrel XL radiator grille has also made the transition unchanged, although the visual awe is beginning to diminish with repeated exposure. The overall look is nearly identical to the electric i4 that we’ve already seen, as the two models appear to share a body and headlights and taillights.

2022 BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupe.
BMW

The new car’s overall length of 188.5 inches is just a half-inch longer than the regular 4-series, although it is 5.9 inches longer than the previous-generation Gran Coupe. It gets an active air-flap control system and an almost entirely flat undertray to help improve its aerodynamic performance and boost efficiency, with BMW claiming a 0.28 drag coefficient for the 430i.

2022 BMW 430i Gran Coupe.
BMW

There are no surprises in the launch lineup: it’s a straight choice between a rear-driven 430i and an all-wheel-driven M440i xDrive. As in its other applications, the 430i is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The M440i has a 3.0-liter turbo six that produces peaks of 382 hp and 369 pound-feet and incorporates a 48-volt hybrid system through an integrated starter-generator. It can deliver up to 11 horsepower of assistance but not power the car when the engine is off. An eight-speed automatic gearbox is standard.

BMW

BMW

Adaptive dampers will be offered as an option with both engines, but even without selecting these, the Gran Coupe will benefit from the same lift-related dampers as the rest of the 3-series clan, which use an additional damper tube to adapt to bigger suspension loads. 430i buyers looking to combine the lesser engine with sharpened handling will be able to choose two packages that bring most of the M440i’s dynamic goodies. The M Sport package adds firmer dampers, 19-inch wheels, and a thicker rimmed sports steering wheel. The Dynamic Handling pack brings the M440i’s bigger brakes and active locking rear differential as well as adaptive dampers.We don’t have word on pricing for the option packs of individual extras yet, but BMW says the 430i will carry an MSRP of $45,795 and the M440i will run $58,995. Standard equipment on all versions includes a moonroof, power front seats, digital instruments in addition to the central touchscreen and LED headlights with automatic high beams. Stand-alone options include an upgraded Harman/Kardon audio system, wireless charging, Laserlight adaptive headlights, and a head-up display.While the range may gain other variants, we suspect there won’t be many. BMW offers an xDrive version of the two-door 430i, and it would make sense to also offer the option for buyers of the four-door model in areas with harder winters. But it is unlikely that there will be an M4 version, as this would overlap too heavily with the M3 sedan. Sales are scheduled to start in the U.S. in August.
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BMW has made a few changes to the X3 and X4 for 2022, including, for some reason, making the kidney grille bigger than before.There are other mostly cosmetic changes to the pair, which are expected to be on sale in the fall.Pricing starts at $44,695 for the X3 and $52,795 for the X4.Midterm facelifts can go well or not, and their purpose is usually to keep customers interested with cosmetic changes. It’s a good thing, therefore, that BMW has added “meaningful enhancements” to the new X3 and X4, as the press text claims.Of course, optics are still part of the game. BMW has made the headlights thinner and more angular, while, we kid you not, increasing the size of the kidneys. Apparently, customers have complained they aren’t big enough already. Moreover, the lower air intakes are rearranged in what BMW calls a “pincer claw contour.”

2022 BMW X3.
BMW

In the rear, the taillamps are styled far more aggressively, especially on the X3. And on both models, the exhaust tips grow further in order to “convey more presence,” as the brand says. Does it work? Somewhat, we think. BMW follows its own, unique design philosophy, with wrinkled surfaces and muscular elements. The new X3 and X4 don’t really look more modern, but they look different, and perhaps that is the entire point.

Inside, the upper center console has been rearranged, the climate control unit now sitting atop the audio system. The air vents are now surrounded with glossy metal, the seats are clad with a vinyl fabric called “SensaTec,” and the assembly of buttons around the gear selector resembles the 3-series. The screens are more prominent than ever.A lot of thought has gone into telematics systems like the cloud-based navigation system, the upgraded connectivity, and a “personal assistant” that is activated by saying “Hey BMW.”

2022 BMW X4 M40i.
BMW

But the truly significant changes happen under the hood—at least with the all-wheel-drive X3 M40i and the X4 M40i. Both models, powered by a silky-smooth 3.0-liter straight-six, gain a super-quiet starter-generator system and 48-volt hybridization. They are rated at 382 hp at 5800 rpm and 369 pound-feet of torque at 1800 rpm. Performance is unchanged: The sprint from zero to 60 mph takes a claimed 4.4 seconds; top speed is cut at 130 mph or 155 mph, depending on the tires (specify the right ones at the outset). The 48-volt system can recuperate energy, and the recuperation rate is for some reason especially aggressive in Sport mode.

Interior of 2022 BMW X4 M40i.
BMW

The still non-hybridized entry-level X3 sDrive and its all-wheel-drive sister models X3 xDrive30i and X4 xDrive30i are powered by a 2.0-liter four that delivers 248 horsepower from 5200 to 6500 rpm and 258 pound-feet of torque from 1450 to 4800 rpm. This translates into a claimed zero-to-60-mph time of a flat six seconds and a tops speed governed at 130 mph, well below the cars’ capabilities. Every model is fitted with the ZF-sourced 8HP eight-speed automatic. And the plug-in-hybrid models are entirely gone.The new BMW models are competitively priced: The lineup begins at $43,700 for the X3 sDrive30i. All-wheel-drive costs an extra $3000: the X3 xDrive 30i is $46,695, and the X4 xDrive 30i is priced at $52,775. The seriously fast six-cylinder models come in at $58,775 for the X3 M40i and $63,395 for the X4 M40i xDrive. This facelift, we are happy to report, has gone right—and the most meaningful change is the 48-volt hybrid system, which should deliver not only more responsiveness, but also some fuel consumption benefits.On the cusp of the launch of a new Mercedes-Benz GLC, a facelifted Porsche Macan, and the Genesis GV70, the BMW X3 and X4 will have strong competition. Production of the 2022 models begins in late summer.
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BMW has revealed upgrades to the X3 M and X4 M for 2022, and they include horsepower and torque increases, tech changes, and a more aggressive appearance.The Competition versions now make 503 horsepower and an impressive 479 pound-feet of torque.The refresh extends as well to the X3 and X4 in BMW’s lineup, which are getting a new look as well for 2022.As the X3 M and its hunchback sister model, the X4 M, enter the sweet, late summer of their life cycle, the M performance division is doing everything to keep them on par with the Mercedes-AMG GLC, which might soon move from eight to four cylinders, and the top versions of the Porsche Macan.The X3 M and X4 M marked the first application of the S58 twin-turbocharged straight-six before it migrated into the M3 and M4. Now, the engine is further enhanced with a 3D-printed cylinder head core and a forged crankshaft. As a result, it becomes more torquey than before by a considerable margin. The regular models, rated at 473 horsepower, now make 457 pound-feet of torque, and the Competition versions, rated at 503 horsepower, crank out a whopping 479 pound-feet of torque. That’s a gain of 13 and 37 pound-feet, respectively.

The extra torque translates into even better responsiveness at an already supreme level, and the automaker’s claimed zero-to-60-mph times drop from 4.1 to 3.9 seconds on the regular models and from 4.0 to 3.7 seconds on the Competition models. The 155-mph governor can optionally be raised to 177 mph.The rear-biased all-wheel-drive system and the ZF 8HP eight-speed automatic transmission help to bring the power to the road. As before, the suspension is upgraded and stiffened compared to the regular X3 and X4 models. And while those regular models feature 19-inch wheels, the M models come with mixed wheel/tire combinations, fatter at the rear and standing on 20- or 21-inch wheels.Reflecting the technological changes, the design inside and out is more aggressive than before. The LED headlights are squinted and more angular, the trademark kidneys have grown, and the front fascia features bold, diagonal styling elements. The taillights of the X3 M are updated and look a bit more angry.As on the regular X3 and X4, the interior is updated with a rearranged upper center console and new air vents. The improved cloud-based navigation system, upgraded connectivity and a “personal assistant” reflect the changes to the lesser models, and in addition to that, the M models gain rearranged buttons and a red start/stop knob.Yet the prices for the 2022 models remain unchanged: $70,895 for the X3 M and $74,395 for the X4 M. Not cheap, but a bit of a steal for what you get. The new models are expected out in September.
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In a recent article, I criticized the lifting-and-lowering technique known as the “Carolina Squat,” suggesting it makes a vehicle look “like it was dropped off a five-story building with 10,000 pounds of bricks in the bed.”More than 70,000 people showed they have no sense of humor by petitioning to have the practice banned in North Carolina.Obligingly, the state’s House of Representatives has indeed voted for a ban, and if it passes the Senate, it could be in force by the end of the year, notes WCTI. Okay, I’m sorry I made fun of the Carolina Squat. I’m sorry I mentioned that my friend Keith, who used to own an off-road shop, called that genre of trucks “squatters and poopers.” I’m sorry I said that their exhaust always sounds like someone threw a string of M-80s into a half-full metal Porti-Potti. Actually, I didn’t say that, but I should have. For some reason, squatted trucks all have the same exhaust note, and it’s “1978 Chrysler Cordoba with cracked exhaust manifolds, played through Limp Bizkit’s stage amplifiers.” Trucks that are jacked up in the front and lowered in the rear–the aforementioned Carolina Squat—are dumb, but I don’t think they should be illegal. They’re on their way to that status, though, as the North Carolina House recently passed a bill to swat the squat from our roads.

House Bill 692 says: “A private passenger automobile shall not be modified or altered by elevating more than three inches from the manufacturer’s specified height in the front and lowering the automobile more than two inches from the specified height in the rear.” Well, you can do that, but you can’t drive such a thing on a public road. And if you do, and you’re written up for it three times, you can lose your license for a year. Despite my regular use of legal jargon, Latin, et cetera, I’m not a lawyer. But it seems like the North Carolina House isn’t exactly banning the Carolina Squat, here. To meet the criteria, your truck (or donk, or really-go-your-own-way Eagle Premier) has to be both jacked up in the front and lowered in the back by a total of at least five inches. So you could leave it stock at the rear and jack the front up 10 inches. You could lower the back one inch and raise the front by five. You could lift both ends by a foot, and plenty of people do. You could do lots of different things, is the point, so long as you leave one end or the other under the mandated threshold.Which raises a lot of other questions, namely: How are cops going to measure this? Will they have to become experts in Chevy Tahoe suspension geometry (of squatted SUVs, 98 percent seem to be Tahoes)? I’m assuming this will work the same way it does with window tint, which is to say the cops will have some way to generate a measurement, but ultimately it comes down to a judgment call. That tint is too dark; that truck is too squatty. Here’s your court date.Now, I still believe that squatting your truck is insanely stupid. It looks so dumb, brah. You didn’t just land a sweet jump in the Mint 400 and nobody thinks you did. But is it really dangerous? Do we have reams of data proving that squatted trucks are a menace to society, or is this just a get-off-my-lawn reactionary beatdown on questionable automotive aesthetics? Just because a Change.org petition got more than 70,000 signatures doesn’t mean that a particular modification should be illegal. Maybe that seems like a lot of people, but we’re talking about a platform where almost 3000 people signed a petition to change the name of fire ants to “spicy boys.”Truck squatting will run its course all on its own, without legal intervention. It’s a dumb fad, and dumb fads always pass. Maybe the next thing will be raking your truck—lower the front, jack up the back!—or replacing the bed with an eight-person hot tub. Either way, I’m sorry that I wielded my vast influence in such a way that the squatters and poopers might well be an endangered species.Furry steering wheel covers, though: those should be illegal and punishable by the maximum allowable extent of the law. Somebody start a petition.

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Ford’s new Maverick small pickup is here, and it’ll go on sale in the fall starting at $21,490. A hybrid powertrain and front-wheel drive are standard, targeting 40 mpg in the city, though a nonhybrid turbocharged 2.0-liter is also an option and can be equipped with all-wheel drive. Most Car and Driver editors went the all-wheel-drive route, and our prices ranged from around $24,000 to over $32,000. Using Ford’s online configurator, this is how we’d buy the new Maverick:

Joey Capparella’s $24,045 2022 Ford Maverick XLT

Ford

Ford

The best thing about the Maverick is that it’s cheap, but the XL model is a bit too base for even me—a noted base-model enthusiast. Plus, the midlevel XLT is still remarkably affordable and comes with desirable equipment such as cruise control, 17-inch wheels to replace the XL’s steelies, and nicer cloth upholstery for the seats. I stuck with the standard hybrid powertrain for its efficiency and chose the Cactus Gray exterior paint. There were only two options I felt were necessary: $155 for a sliding rear window and $115 for a full-size spare tire (after my recent flat-tire snafu in our spareless long-term Toyota Supra, I’m not chancing it). My Maverick XLT hybrid rings in at $24,045, which is still less than the starting price for a Honda Accord. – Joey CapparellaElana Scherr’s $25,540 2022 Ford Maverick XL

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Ford

Okay, I want a cheap truck. I’m imagining this truck having been an option back when I was in art school, when we all needed a truck, but never for towing or major payload. Trucks back then were for hauling around bags of clay and plywood for plinths and large unflattering self-portraits done in oil. Also dogs and drunk friends. So I want this cheap, XL, but not hybrid, because I can’t with the CVT. I can’t. So second choice after trim is engine, and it’s the 2.0-liter turbo-four because then I get the eight-speed automatic. Color options are weak sauce. This truck would look good in green. The black is pretty sharp, but I always advocate for color, so gonna go Velocity Blue. I was going to skip the tow package, but on closer read, it gets you better cooling and a different drive ratio, and since I’m planning on all-wheel drive anyway, I’m suckered into it. Ford Co-Pilot360 I’ll pass on; I think I can handle keeping myself in the lane. I love the 17-inch steelies, so I have no sorrows about those wheels. I’m mildly tempted by the sliding rear window, but to add it I have to add Co-Pilot, so I’m afraid the dogs will have to live without their heads out the back window. My big splurge will be the $3305 for the all-wheel-drive powertrain, because as an artist, I might need to spend a weekend in a remote cabin in the snow, thinking about the wonder of nature and the soul of man. All in, my Maverick will cost me $25,540. – Elana ScherrConnor Hoffman’s $27,995 2022 Ford Maverick XLT

Ford

Ford

My goal is to make my Maverick as rugged as possible, and the first step is selecting the nonhybrid turbo 2.0-liter engine so I can get all-wheel drive. I want the mid-grade XLT model for the cloth seats, and it’s getting painted in Area 51, which is what I’d get on a Bronco. The all-wheel-drive option costs $3305, and it’s needed to add the FX4 off-road package ($800) that adds things like unique black 17-inch wheels with all-terrain rubber, skid plates, and additional drive modes, including hill descent control. I’m skipping other packages such as the 4K Tow package, even though the FX4 package adds a trailer hitch receiver, because I probably won’t be towing with my Maverick. And I’m adding a full-size spare for $115. With only $3135 in options, this off-road-ready little pickup comes in at $27,995, which is under half the price of my dream truck, the F-150 Raptor. — Connor HoffmanDavid Beard’s $32,240 2022 Ford Maverick XLT

Ford

Ford

The base XL rolling on steel wheels is appealing to me, but its limited color palette and the inability to add the off-roady bits such as tow hooks, skid plates, and the trail-pounding drive modes of the $800 FX4 package is a deal breaker to me. And as nice as the top Lariat version might be, optioning it up flirts with a modestly equipped Ford Ranger with a transfer case. That leaves me with the XLT powered by the optional 250-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter sending torque to all four wheels for $3305 and sprayed in Hot Pepper Red for $390. In addition to the FX4 package, the $745 tow package with its transmission cooler and the lower 3.81:1 final-drive ratio (standard with all-wheel drive is 3.63) is a no-brainer for me. While 4000 pounds isn’t much, it’s enough to pull around some motorcycles or snowmobiles. I questioned my XLT Luxury package selection, but the heated seats, steering wheel, mirrors, and remote start will pay off in the arctic months. Plus, it includes a power inverter and a spray-in bedliner. And why not have a soft folding bed cover to keep the gear dry for an extra $560? Have you even seen what salt does to carpet? Gross. Shelling out $135 for all-weather floor mats is money well spent. As is $115 for a full-size spare tire. Lastly, I’m adding the Smoker’s package for $70, not for the extra 12-volt plug, but because I can. All in, I’m at $32,240 for a trucklet that should be moderately capable. Smoke ’em if you got ’em. –David BeardDrew Dorian’s $32,845 2022 Ford Maverick XLT

Ford

Ford

I know the Maverick is intended to be the affordable Ford truck, but I couldn’t help myself from adding a lot of options to the midrange XLT model. What can I say? I like nice things. Right off the bat I switched from the standard front-wheel-drive hybrid setup to the optional turbo four and all-wheel drive, so that added $4390 to the bottom line. I also added the 4K Tow package for $745 and Ford’s Co-Pilot360 driver-assistance bundle for $540. The XLT Luxury package requires a hefty $2345 outlay, but I couldn’t say no. It adds a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, body-color exterior mirrors, remote start, a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, a spray-in bedliner, a 400-watt power inverter, and a lot more. I chose Alto Blue for $390 because I think it perfectly complements the XLT’s Navy Pier interior scheme, which pairs dark navy blue and heather-gray seat fabric with white door inserts and orange interior accents. I also couldn’t help myself from upgrading to the optional polished aluminum 17-inch wheels. They’re the same size as the standard rollers but they cost $795. I just think they look nicer. For another $795 I splurged on the power sunroof, and for $155 I added a manual sliding rear window. After my shopping spree, my Maverick rings up at a relatively lofty $32,845. –Drew Dorian More

The new 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup has a starting price of $21,490.XL is the base model, and better-equipped XLT and Lariat trim levels will also be offered. A front-wheel-drive hybrid drivetrain is standard and a turbo 2.0-liter inline-four engine is optional on all models.Meet the new entry-level Ford: the 2022 Maverick pickup. With a starting price of $21,490, it’s now the cheapest model in the Blue Oval lineup, undercutting the EcoSport SUV by a few hundred dollars. This base price also makes the Maverick, a crew-cab truck with a 4.5-foot bed, an interesting alternative to compact sedans such as the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.

2022 Ford Maverick XL
Ford

Of course, that base price is for the sparsely equipped XL model (pictured above), which comes with front-wheel drive and a hybrid powertrain that uses a 2.5-liter inline-four gasoline engine. A more powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four is optional on all trims, and comes standard with front-wheel drive and offers all-wheel drive as an option. The 2.0-liter engine costs $1085 and all-wheel drive is another $3305 on top of that.The XL lacks features such as cruise control, power-adjustable mirrors, proximity-key entry, and alloy wheels. Options include a CoPilot 360 package ($540) with driver-assistance features and a towing package ($745) if you opt for the 2.0-liter engine.
The XLT trim starts at $23,775. It adds cruise control, 17-inch wheels, power-adjustable mirrors, and a keyless entry keypad. It also opens up more available option packages, such as an FX4 off-road package ($800, including all-terrain tires, skid plates, and a few other rugged add-ons) and an XLT Luxury package ($2345, including a power driver’s seat, remote start, and additional power outlets)The Lariat occupies the top of the lineup, starting at $26,985. It comes standard with features such as a power driver’s seat, LED headlights, and a power-sliding rear window. The CoPilot 360, FX4, and towing packages are also optional on this model, as is a Lariat Luxury package ($3340) with features including adaptive cruise control, an upgraded sound system, heated seats and steering wheel, and a Sync 3 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.Certain Lariat models will also be available with a First Edition package ($1495), which includes the Luxury package, a sunroof, and is visually differentiated with a black roof, First Edition badges, and different wheels.
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The new Super Sport version of the Bugatti Chiron has 1577 horsepower and reaches a claimed 273 mph.It’s similar to the Super Sport 300 car that was created to commemorate the record-breaking 300-mph Chiron.The Chiron Super Sport costs around $3.9 million, and deliveries will start in 2022.Two years after it produced 30 roadgoing Super Sport 300 versions of the record-setting 300-mph Chiron, Bugatti is now launching another iteration of what is pretty much the same car. This one is simply dubbed the Chiron Super Sport, and although it shares almost all of the bodywork of the 300 version, we’re told that it is intended to be more comfortable and usable in everyday use. It also has a speed limiter, one that will prevent it from going beyond 273 mph even in its Top Speed mode. We’re imagining this won’t be too much of an issue for most potential buyers, and it still allows owners to feel superior to buyers of the Chiron Sport, whose cars are limited to a mere 261 mph.

Like both the record-setting car and the 300, the Super Sport has revised bodywork designed to help it at high speeds. This package was designed in conjunction with Dallara, the famous race-car chassis builder, and features a rear deck that is around 10 inches longer to help hold laminar airflow to the body for as long as possible to reduce drag. Exhaust pipes have also been relocated from their central position on the regular Chiron to split pairs on either side of the larger rear diffuser. And there are nine holes at the top of each fender to help release pressure from the front wheel wells.
While the regular Chiron and Chiron Sport make do with 1479 horsepower, the Super Sport has been upgraded to a brawnier version of the company’s 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W-16 engine, using new turbochargers and a revised cylinder head to increase output to 1577 hp. This version has a redline of 7100 rpm. Peak torque of 1180 pound-feet is unchanged from the lesser cars, but is accessible over a broader spread from 2000 rpm to 7000 rpm.Bugatti doesn’t make any official claims for 60 mph times—these are regarded as a little passé these days by hypercar makers—but says the Super Sport can blast its way to 124 mph in 5.8-seconds and to 186 mph in just 12.1 seconds. For reference, when we tested the Chiron Sport earlier this year, we confirmed it to be the quickest road car we have ever tested, with a 4.4-second sprint to 100 mph and a 15.7-second run to 200 mph time. And this one should be even quicker.
Bugatti says the Super Sport is designed to deliver high-speed stability and refinement when being operated at the sorts of speeds other supercars can only dream about achieving. Opportunities to experience it unleashed will likely be limited for most owners, certainly those far away from the German autobahn network. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth traveling to try to experience such forces.The Chiron Super Sport will cost around $3.91 million, with customer deliveries beginning in early 2022. Tempted?
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Kia has revealed the design of the new Sportage, and it has an interesting look.The new model will likely share engines and mechanical components with the related Hyundai Tucson.We expect the new Sportage to arrive in the U.S. in early 2022 as a 2023 model.Hyundai-Kia is continuing to push the design envelope in the compact-SUV class with the new Sportage. Although it looks completely different from its sibling, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, both of these crossovers feature a bold appearance with interesting details and side surfacing.
The global version of the Sportage seen here features an unconventional front-end lighting setup with low-mounted headlights and prominent boomerang-shaped LED lighting accents. In the rear, the taillights look similar to the new Kia EV6 electric car. The greenhouse subtly slopes down toward the D-pillar and the beltline rises, creating a the impression of a somewhat rakish silhouette without an actual coupe-like tapered roofline as seen on some luxury SUV models.Inside, the Sportage looks far more upscale than its predecessor. A digital instrument cluster and large widescreen infotainment system look to be mounted under a single piece of glass. This large fixture is flanked by shapely air vents on either side. A rotary shifter is visible on the center stack along with an array of various buttons.

Kia has still not released mechanical details about the new Sportage, but we have an idea of what to expect from the U.S. version. The powertrain lineup is likely to mirror the Tucson’s, meaning a 2.5-liter inline-four will serve as the base engine with possible hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives to follow. We hope Kia will install the more powerful turbo 2.5-liter four as well as an optional upgrade.Look for more information about the U.S. model to come later this year, as the Sportage is likely to arrive on our shores in early 2022 as a 2023 model.
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