2012 Kia Sportage

Great Little Vehicle

By whyno (Akron, NY) on Friday, January 07, 2011

"Traded in a Vibe looking to get into a small vehicle with good gas mileage. Very comfortable vehicle and averaging 26 to 27 mpg. Compared to Vibe, very roomy and very good pickup as well with the 6 speed trany, even for a 4 cyl. After research, I found this to be the best all around buy for the $$$'s with many standard features that are optional on other vehicles. Great warranty too. Yet to see on reliability but so far so good at 3k miles over a few months. Very happy thus far, good vehicle at good price."

35 people out of 35 found this review helpful

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Love mine. Happy with my choice.

By Rob8here (MA) on Friday, August 26, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 14,000

Pros: "Stunner, tons of features, great value"

Cons: "ride isn't the smoothest"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I love mine. I got a red EX 4WD. It's a great little car, good on gas, really good looking, lots of features for very little money. I wasn't really in the market for a small SUV, but once I drove it and started to think of the benefits of having more cargo room and 4WD, I went for it. It doesn't have the smoothest ride...definitely more of a "jeepy" feel than a sedan. The only thing I don't like about it is the middle seatbelt in the back, which is anchored to the ceiling...very strange. But for the money, I don't think there's anything close."

18 people out of 18 found this review helpful

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Fun, Fun, Fun

By Stretch (NC) on Tuesday, April 17, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,000

Pros: "The SX turbo is absolutely great."

Cons: "Black (leather) interior ...a bit warm"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I've had this Sportage SX for a month. I'm 6'5" and it's one of the few suv's that I can get my knees under the steering wheel. I turned in a 2007 Lexus RX350. While that was a wonderful yacht to drive, this one is fun, fun, fun. My Sportage is fully equipped and I have almost the same creature comforts as the Lexus. I can't believe how similar they are. Except for the power lift rear hatch and rain sensing windshield wipers I haven't noticed or missed any other features from the Lexus. And think of the bucks I saved! You can pick any interior as long as it is black leather. It would be nice to have a different color interior, especially in the south. But with heated and cooled driver's seat it'll do. Bluetooth, navigation and backup camera are nicely integrated. And it has a sunglasses case above the rear view mirror. A silly little item but it and the turbo sold me on it."

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Finally got it right!

By tony (Fargo, ND) on Monday, April 18, 2011

"Kia finally got the sportage right! No one wants a small, underpowred V6 with garbage gas milage in a small SUV.we buy small SUVs to get good gas milage, sit up high,and have AWD at an affordable price. The Styling is AWESOME. This looks like a spaceship compaired to the old dumpy Sportage and i think looks better than the CRV or Rav4. the EX comes nicely loaded with all you would want and the price tag...I PAID 23K for my AWD EX with a towing hitch. this thing has sat radio, bluetooth, power seats, dual climate, air filtration, voice command, 18inch wheels, led lights AND MORE!!! No compeditor can beat that! what a value, what styling, what a ride!"

13 people out of 13 found this review helpful

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Good car. Big room. Very beautiful. nice rims.

By Moinc (CA) on Wednesday, October 10, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 18,500

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"I drive this car for 2 years. no problem. very good. the only problem was with gas meter, but KIA replaced it for free. also the weak point in my opinion is cruise control buttons. On/off button did not go out. KIA replaced, then cancel button became to stuck, KIA replaced. But this is nothing for the whole car. I have 18` original wheels, so I have nothing to upgrade. I would recommend this car for tall people because you have a lot of head room as in the front seats so in the back (not all SUV have it). enough space for the legroom too. very good. Fuel efficient is medium: overage is 20,5 mi per gallon can be reached if you will use a cruise control on, and no pressing the gas."

12 people out of 12 found this review helpful

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