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
SO-so, not sure I'd buy again
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Kia Sportage 4 Dr EX 4WD Wagon
Review
Gets you from here to there. Fun to drive. NOT a hot rod, so don't expect one. Good on storage for long trips. Have to get out and stretch every couple hundred miles. Can carry 4x8 sheets. Kia was good about repairing while under warranty (minor body rust, CD/radio, AC condensation on passenger side). Gas tank rusted out after 7 years and 85,000 miles, Kia would not replace and would have cost me about $1200 - 1500 to replace. Not worth it.
Favorite Features
Good around town, OK for long trips
Suggested Improvements
Do better for consumers especially when it is your problem!
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
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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