The new Sportage is proving not just a big hit with new SUV buyers, it has also won the 2022 Drive Car of the Year Best Medium SUV category. It was a hard-fought battle this year, with the
View 21 images. If you think the Kia Sportage mid-size SUV won the 2022 Drive Car of the Year award because it shines brightly in a few important areas, you’d be wrong. The Sportage won because Kia Niro Hybrid — Best for Value. Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid — Best for Features. Toyota RAV4 Prime — Best for Handling. Ford Escape Hybrid — Best for Technology. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV — Best for Safety. Ad. New or used, your car is an investment. Make sure it's protected! The Sportage (compact SUV) is smaller than the Kia Sorento (midsize SUV). The 2023 Kia Sportage comes with 2 rows of seats and the ability to comfortably seat 5 adults. The Sorento, on the other hand, is a midsize SUV with 3 rows of seats that can hold up to 7 people (comfortably).