2015 KIA Sportage

Sportage Lover

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One of Top 3 on compact SUV segment!

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The Sportage is one of the best vehicles I have been on. My favorite thing about our rental Sportage is how a lower trim could totally pass for a mid-trim level. Things that make that true are: LED-turn signal mirrors, alloy wheels with silver/gray accents, UVO with parking minder, Bluetooth, Curfew set, and many more. Driving the Sportage is great due to the 2.4L GDI 4-cylinder that produces 182 horsepower, this SUV accelerates like it has a 3.5L V6, so WOW. On the fist day with the Sportage we had to travel to Seattle, which is 1 hour away from Olympia, WA. The ride was so comfortable that it felt like we only drove for 15 minutes. In IKEA Seattle we had to get a desk as my cousin's christmas gift, a large, flat box easily slid through the tailgate. My aunt has a Toyota RAV4 XLE that I compared to the Sportage, and the Sportage has some great advantages. Only one thing I don't like that the Sportage has, is the Poor small overlap rating by the IIHS. If you are interested in a compact utility, definitely recommend to consider the Sportage or even a Toyota RAV4.

Not too bad, but not good enough

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This SUV is really reliable for fuel economy. Holds up to 5 peoole. But only 4 comfortably. The thing I absolutely hate about this SUV is the seats. Although they are good material, they're awfully and painfully uncomfortable. An hour ride seems like an eternity in this seats. We have a 2 1/2 year old and he already seems to not have enough leg space. I can't recline my seat even a little and I'm not a fan of putting the car seat in the middle back seat. I really really hate it.. other than that... I like the fuel economy and not a bad trunk. Good thing we're on a lease. Can't wait to get rid of it!

awesome suv

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I have been doing research on cars and suvs for the last 3 months while waiting for my settlement..test drove a few and after reading reviews and watching countless videos on utube from consumers and so called car experts i bought my kia sportage lx fwd used with 20000 miles on it and love this little suv..i looked at hyundai chevy ford mazda honda toyota nissan dodge mitsubishi and kia..i bought this one cheaper than all the rest and the warranty is 5yr 60k miles since its used which is still longer than the rest except hyundai is the same used..anyway i just took it out on vacation to ca. and it was raining windy and cold and it handled great..it went 1886 miles from tulsa to n.cal for 133 bucks which averaged between 26 and 33 mpg..thats going 70-80 mph on average..coming back i went to the coast down through san francisco down to los angeles up to las vegas and back home..averaged little better mpg at 27-33...overall average mpg was 29.7 mpg which is pretty good considering i drive the flow of traffic which at times was 85mph..plus out west there gas is 86 octane rating for regular unleaded..anyway the ride is no different than any other suv ive had..the noise is the same..road feel was the same and this sportage has electric assist steering which is a first for me and its different but it didnt take long to get used to..cornering was pretty good..wet traction was good..some reviews said traction and steering was bad well i didnt have any problems through the rainy wet roads i was still going 65 in a 70 mph speed limit..you should go slower when driving in rain anyway..power was ok..hey its a 4 cyl..not a v8...if you want power go buy a viper or corvette..or even a car with a v6...power was just fine for a 4cyl going through the mountains...anyway i think this suv for the price and looks should be in the top 3..i paid 18000 out the door for mine and for the money im very very happy with my decision to get this kia over all the other suvs i looked at...

peppy little bug!

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I rented a Sportage for a week and had mixed feelings about it overall. I typically drive a Chevy Suburban. I was surprised at how much gas I had to put in that little Kia. I didn't calculate the fuel mileage but feel like I was gassing up just as much as my big Chevy. The engine has some get up and go but sounds like a weedwhacker under hard throttle. First impressions pulling out of the parking lot was how quiet the car was. The interior quality seemed very good. It took me a while to figure out how to use the windshield wipers. The temperature gauge was in Celsius and I could not figure out how to change that. The suspension was firm but that's the way I like them. The suspension seemed to handle well but the car felt top heavy and narrow. Heading down the interstate the car felt a little twitchy as the steering was very quick and the narrow car seemed to want to change lanes at the slightest movement. The triangular shaped side mirrors were infuriating I felt like half of my field of vision was chopped off and I had to duck my head around to see everything I needed to. I tried to lower the seat to get comfortable but then realized the windows were too small and the bottom of the window was almost beside my ear. I had to raise the seat back up so I could see. Trying to use my phone as I GPS I could not find a place I could set it down where it would not fall on the floor or slide to the back of the passenger seat where it is too dangerous to look at. This might be a nice car for a young single person or a first SUV but for a 45 years old father of 5, I really didn't like it. If the same mechanicals were in a sedan or coupe I think I would really enjoy it as long as I could find a place for my phone.

Great little SUV/CUV

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I have owned my Sportage for a month now, and I am nothing less than thrilled with it from bumper to bumper. When KIA named the vehicle, the "Sport" aspect of "Sportage" is very appropriate, as the vehicle looks, handles and drives like a small sports sedan. Mine is the EX model, AWD. The EX package includes Panoramic sliding sunroof, leather seating surfaces (front/rear), leather wrapped steering wheel, heated and cooled ventilated front seats, power drivers seat with lumbar, dimming rear view mirror with Homelink, front/rear floor mats, cargo mat, fog lamps, power/folding heated side view mirrors w/turn indicators, Uvo touchscreen entertainment system with backup monitoring, bluetooth, Infinity speakers with 8" sub woofer, navigation, Sirius, keyless entry and push button start/stop, dual climate control, 18" wheels and tires, and a cooled glove box...all for a sticker of $31,650.00. That is an incredible value compared to other manufacturers vehicles in this segment. I found that a Ford, Mazda, Toyota or Honda with the same features, were anywhere from $4,000 to $6,000 more comparably equipped. They also don't come close to matching the 10 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, or 6 year 60,000 bumper to bumper warranty that KIA offers. My KIA has a 2.4L, inline 4 cyl. engine that produces 183 HP. It also has a 6 speed auto transmission w/manual mode. The engine is quite peppy, and getting up to 65-70 is no problem. The engine never sounds taxed, or over revved. Shifting is quiet, smooth and precise...no hedging or jerking. Fuel economy is okay...with a combined 22 mpg city/highway. But, the vehicle is full time AWD, so I am okay with that. I will be curious to see if that improves when I take it on the road this summer. The steering is precise, the suspension is taught, not stiff..so small bumps do not beat you to death. Road noise is minimal. and for having a smaller wheelbase, the ride is quite comfortable. It also tracks and corners very crisply, which I really appreciate for city and suburban driving, and getting on and off the expressways. The interior is very nicely appointed. Fit and finish is excellent. Quality materials...not a bunch of hard plastics, and all controls are easily accessible from the driving position. The tilt/telescoping steering wheel has all of the audio, cruise control, and hands free bluetooth controls on it, so no fumbling around with knobs while driving. The rear seating area has plenty of room for 2 adults...but 3 would be quite cramped. Nice headroom in the front and back, although the sloping roof line does require me to tilt my head to the side a bit when entering the vehicle. the sunroof provides a one touch open/close, as do the driver and passenger windows. The seats are quite comfortable, and the power controls and lumbar in the drivers seat make it quite easy to adjust to fit your personal comfort level and driving position. The exterior is sharp!...very sporty. Fit and finish is excellent. Just enough chrome accents to add to the appearance...however, I am not a big fan of the plastic fuel cover. It isn't cheaply made, but I have a feeling if you bumped into it just right, it is going to break...possibly snap off of it's hinges. I would prefer it if the cover were made of steel. Color options are limited...Silver, Black Cherry, White or Blue. Mine is white...and I love how clean it looks...personal preference. The 18" aluminium wheels are very nice, as are the Hancook tires. The provide an additional inch of ground clearance over the base model, and I like that...especially when the snow comes. So...in summary...this is a great little vehicle that 1. Looks amazing, 2. Has a ton of features, 3. Drives and rides exceptionally well, and 4. Has a warranty the other cannot touch, 5. All for a price that is very consumer friendly. All in all...5 stars!

Outstanding quality and value

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Very sporty and comfortable, loaded with features. Solidly built vehicle with all the luxuries you would find in a more expensive SUV. Very reasonably priced for all the features compared to the competition.

Hum

Performance: 0 Comfort: 0 Fuel Economy: 0 Fun To Drive: 0 Interior Design: 0 Exterior Design: 0 Build Quality: 0 Reliability: 0 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 4 Safety Rating: 5 Technology Rating: 4 Value Rating: 4

Im leasing the Kia Sportage (2015). Over all I like the car but its an AWD and the gas is horrible. The interior of the car seems cheap to me. My second car is a 2008 BMW and Im use to the interior in that particular car. The drive is ok. Its fun to drive, the handling is like driving a car.