There's no denying it, the Toyota RAV4 is an SUV full of qualities. It's not the best-selling vehicle in North America (aside from full-size pickup trucks) by accident. However, anyone who takes the time to compare it to its competitors is bound to realize one thing; it doesn't hold the truth.
As such, a match with the 2022 Kia Sportage makes us realize that, because the Kia representative really has nothing to envy it. Here's why.
Powertrain options
With the RAV4, you only get one powertrain, and if you exclude the much more expensive Prime version, none of them are as powerful as the 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine found in the Sportage's SX model. With its 237 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, it makes this vehicle very dynamic to drive.
Otherwise, the 2.4-litre 4-cylinder engine is similar in performance to the 2.5-litre engine in the RAV4. And that's what's interesting about Kia; the option to choose the mill you want under the hood.
The ride
Behind the wheel, the Toyota offers a high level of comfort. So does the Sportage. The difference? The pleasure of driving that you feel at the wheel of the Kia model. The chassis, the steering and the suspension are all more direct and offer more sensations to the driver.
Why deprive yourself?
Great price and rate
And as if the points raised weren't enough, the Sportage sells for less and is offered at better rates than the Toyota RAV4.
When it comes to pricing, the differences are substantial. In base front-wheel-drive configuration, the difference is about $2,500 to the advantage of the Sportage ($25,995 vs. $28,590). Even with the addition of all-wheel drive, there is a similar disparity ($27,995 for Kia, $30,690 for the RAV4).
And when it comes to interest rates, it's even more striking. When you buy a Sportage, you get a 0% offer for up to 60 months. For 72 months, it's 0.99%, 1.99% for 84 months. On a lease, it's 2.99% for 36 or 48 months, or 3.99% for 60 months.
At Toyota, there is no such thing as 0%, and with comparable terms, you can never be competitive.
For all these reasons, a Sportage is a better deal. Drop by to discuss and test drive a model.
