2000 Kia Sportage Review
Fuel Economy
18 - 19 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
There are roomier, more refined sport-utes on the market, but the Sportage will appeal to those who want to get into an SUV without getting into high payments.
Pros
Low price, Lotus-tuned suspension, high fun factor.
Cons
Anemic engine, cheap interior materials, limited rear seat room.
What's New for 2000
Kia ushers in the 2000 Sportage with a new sound system, dual airbags, new colors and some additional equipment, but keeps last year's MSRP.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Not a good idea
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Kia Sportage 4 Dr STD Wagon
Review
I got a kia sportage for my first car, because I thought "hey I could get a mini suv and have it good on gas. Well it is nothing like a suv there is no room in the back seat and I always had my friends knees in my back. When I first got the car nothing was wrong with it but 2 weeks later we had to do a $600 repair, and the ac couldn't be on because then the car would over heat. It has been in the shop well over 6 times and I have had it only fir about a year, and now the radiator split. All in all it is the worst car I could have ever chosen to be my first car. Parents please dont get this car for your child as there first car.
Favorite Features
good on gas, can fit in small parking spots
Suggested Improvements
more room, an A/C that i can use that wont over heat my car, higher off the ground, a trunk release button
Eight for the moola
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Kia Sportage 4 Dr STD 4WD Wagon
Review
I use this puppy to haul the ole race car around and man does it do the job. The car weighs in at about 4500 lbs and this thing drives without even knowing it's there. Even with the high mileage I was surprised to see it never hurt my fuel economy. I would recommend this little engine that definitely could for anyone towing light campers and needing that 4wd to help get to those out of the way places.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
College Student DREAM SUV!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Kia Sportage 4 Dr EX Wagon
Review
I bought my Kia Sportage used, with around 70K miles. I've been wanting this one for two years, and was NOT disappointed. In a little less than a year, i've already put 20K miles on her - and it still driving like new. I got a white one with gray interior and it's definitely a looker! I've parked next to plenty of new year model SUV's (Saturn Vue, VW Tiguan, Honda CR-V) and my Sportage looks just as good! I've been way up in the mountains and through the valleys and have been very pleased with ride quality and handling. Ice cold A/C is a blessing in this Southern California heat! My hour-long commute to the university is a real treat. Awesome car for college students!
Favorite Features
Comfortable and roomy. Rugged feel. User-friendly interface (controls, buttons, etc). Super fun to drive! Can go anywhere - mountains, valleys, camping, road trips. Youthful, attractive design.
Suggested Improvements
MOVE THE CUP HOLDERS! Ha ha - actually, i never use them, so i could care less. but I'm sure they moved them for the recent year models. =D
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Don't buy this car! 2000 Kia Sportage
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Kia Sportage 4 Dr EX 4WD Wagon
Review
This car is good looking, good 4x4 action and nice interior but that's it, it's really bad on gas for a small 4 cylinder, underpowered, and annoyingly noisy. If you have one with about 150k and it's extremely underpowered then your catalytic converter might be clogged, that was my case.
Favorite Features
Good looking, good 4x4 action, nice interior.
Suggested Improvements
Change catalytic converter, maybe clogged and causing lack of power at about 150k
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Great for the price
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Kia Sportage 4 Dr STD 4WD Wagon
Review
Great for off road with the compact design. Have yet to be left behind when out wheeling with other. The 4cyl does ok. It's not for hauling. If you have some heavy passengers you can feel the lose of power but hay its a 4cyl. Don't care for the swinging spare tire on the back, it takes two hands to close. Overall it's great for the dollars spent on it. We have a family of 4 right know and it works great for us. When we expand we will look into a newer version. A little bigger and the v6 :)
Favorite Features
Shift on the fly 4WD. Great when the road suddenly gets icey or the snow.
Suggested Improvements
Get the spare off the swing arm in back.
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