The 2009 Kia Sportage ranks 14 out of 25 Affordable Compact SUVs. This baronial is based on our assay of 47 appear reviews and assay drives of the Kia Sportage, and our assay of believability and assurance data.
Along with affection materials, active dynamics and administration that battling arch SUVs, the Kia Sportage has a abject amount that is bags beneath than competitors -- authoritative it a abundant amount in its class.
Like its brother, the Sorento, the Kia Sportage surprises reviewers with its appearance and refinement. "While the Kia Sportage sets no fresh benchmarks in achievement or handling, it's adamantine to avoid the fit, finish, and amenities it offers -- for $1000 to $2000 beneath than added entry-level SUVs on the market," says Motor Trend. However, several reviewers still adduce blah abject agent achievement as one of the Sportage's low points. Ammunition ability isn't ideal, either -- it's in the basal bisected of the class. For added good ammunition abridgement and added able agent choices, accede the Toyota RAV4 -- but bethink that you'll be advantageous a premium.
The Kia Sportage gets exoteric updates, fresh autogenous trim, and a few fresh appearance for 2009. It comes in abject LX trim or EX, forth with alternative all-wheel drive.