NEW MODELS
KIA
Sportage
CAR PROFILE
Price: $21,750
Body type: Sports Utility
Seats: 5 Passengers
Drive type: Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower: 182@6000 rpm
Towing Capacity: 2000 lbs
Engine: 4 Cylinder 2.4L
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy: MPG(21 City/28 H-way)
Cargo Capacity: 54.6 cu.ft
Safety: 5 airbags
Length: 174.8”
Wheelbase: 103.9”
Curb weight: 3280 lbs
MotorHub Magazine
Courtesy: KIA Motors
A
gile handling and a powerful turbocharged engine option
make the 2015 Kia Sportage fun to drive, reviewers say, but
they add that its small cargo hold and firm ride may limit
its appeal.
It’s base 4-cylinder engine produces enough power to please
most drivers. Test drivers praise the Kia Sportage’s agile handling, which they say is sportier than that of many competitors.
Some automotive writers think the Sportage has responsive
steering and strong brakes.
Despite lots of plastic materials, reviewers agree that it has a
handsome cabin and impressive build quality. Some test drivers
think the Sportage’s front seats are comfortable, while others
say the seats are too thinly padded. Its rear seats don’t have
much legroom and it has poor outward visibility in most directions. It comes standard with satellite radio, Bluetooth and a
USB port. Available features include a panoramic sunroof, a UVO
eServices infotainment system, a 7-inch touch-screen navigation
system, push-button start, dual-zone automatic climate control,
a rear-view camera and rear parking sensors.
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February 2015 Issue