The Kia Sportage is renowned for being an affordable compact SUV. It offers a comprehensive set of safety features, excellent versatility, and tremendous value.
The Sportage is a five passenger vehicle that comes in two trims: LX and EX. The choice of front-wheel or four-wheel drive is available for both trim levels. Engine choices are either a 140-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder or a 173-hp 2.7-liter V6. A four-speed automatic is standard for all V6 models, while a five-speed manual is standard on the four-cylinder LX. Standard safety features include four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, electronic stability program, traction control, privacy glass, and six airbags, including side curtain airbags.
The 2010 Kia Sportage LX is now standard with air conditioning. The EX V6 now includes 17" alloy wheels as standard equipment.
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All controls are within easy reach of the driver; for both manual and automatic transmissions, the gear lever is located within easy reach on the center console. -- Cars.com
The Sportage scores on the safety front by including standard four-wheel disc brakes, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for front occupants and front and rear head-protecting curtain airbags. -- Edmunds.com
The stylish interior features quality materials and great ergonomics. -- Edmunds.com
...offers generous interior space for passengers and cargo, a benefit of its long wheelbase. Its design also allows the doors to be wider than they might otherwise be for better access, especially in the rear seats. -- New Car Test Drive