2023 Kia Sportage.

Its EPA mpg rating in AWD form isn't quite the match of the segment's best, but it's close enough, and we can forgive that fault because it's a compelling crossover otherwise. Yes, there are a couple missteps, but on balance the Sportage is a very good compact SUV. Kia offers three powertrains for the new Sportage, and we'll be blunt: The base engine, which will power most examples - a 187-hp 2.5-liter I-4 mated to an eight-speed automatic - is far and away the weakest of the bunch. [Extracted from the article]