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Kia Sportage

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 77% Detailed ratings

Price $21,995 – $37,295 Payments

Fuel consumption 6.5 – 10.3 L/100km

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Featuring a bold front end, the Sportage is another vehicle to have benefitted from the wisdom of Peter Schreyer. Kia adds to the fun this year by introducing a turbo engine. The SX will thus be equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder that delivers 260 hp via a 6-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the base version comes with a 2.4L engine with a 6-speed manual or automatic.

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The Car Guide rating 77%

Pros

Great style
Attractive warranty
Roomy interior
Plenty of cargo space

Cons

Visibility needs improvement
Could be more reliable
Turbo model very costly
Heavy steering

Driving	8/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	6/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2012

Some equipment addition depending of the series, Dynamic Dampers added to LX trims

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Recalls

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August 15, 2024
Brakes
September 26, 2023
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February 1, 2021
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December 4, 2020
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March 21, 2019
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February 27, 2019
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December 28, 2018
Engine
April 7, 2017

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