Used 2009 Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV 4WD (2.7L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Awesome car
gerardw, 07/05/2012
Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV 4WD (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
28 of 32 people found this review helpful
Living in Central Canada where the winter weather can get down into the -40C range, and the summer temps, like today, can hover in the +30C area, I read reports on the Sportage and decided to buy. I previously had a Kia Magentis for five years, which, to date is the best car I have ever owned. The Sportage is coming in a close second. Very comfortable, great ride, good on gas and excellent dealer service all add up to continuing with this brand next year. No problem starting in the cold weather and efficient air conditioning in the summer bring excellent reliability. I miss an inside armrest, wish it had digital temperature controls, but if that is all I have to complain about????
Nice SUV but....
chris, 07/14/2009
Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV 4WD (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
I love the look and handling of my 2009 Kia Sportage but, the headrests are at the most uncomforatable angle and there isn't anything I can do to adjust them. The angle is too far forward!
2009 Sportage longterm review 10 years 37000 miles
WDOC, Metairie, LA, 10/03/2019
Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV 4WD (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought during CARS (cash for clunkers) program. Tested Mazda CX5, Toyota RAV4, Honda CRV and Sportage. The winner was a Sportage EX V6 with every option for $16K (after KIA rebate and CARS 'trade-in'... thanks Obama) Impressions: -Kia was the only one with a factory tow package. -It is noisier than I'd like but it's solid and stable. -V6 has excellent power. Drive it nice and mpg = 21 city, 30 hwy. -Timing belt 60K mile replace interval is a bit short. -Leather seat material is way too thin and fragile, compared to US OEM leather seats. (I have GM and Ford) Repairs: -Nav radio died in a year but they installed a NEW one while I waited after I refused 4 week wait for a refurb. -The roof console cracked up at 9 years but got a new one from supplier in Korea for $40. Installed it myself in 15 min. -Wife didn't maintain leather well enough so driver seat cracked and split after 9 years. $400 for a new Kia cover if I install it. Other than above, one set of tires due to age and the normal fluid changes, that's all it's required for trouble free driving. Wish the resale value was up to it's apparent quality...in the event it's totaled or something.
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Sweet!
CGB, 07/10/2009
Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV 4WD (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The reviewer who said the Kia Sportage isn't so fun to drive has not spent the last 10 yrs dragging around in a big van! I've only had it a couple weeks but so far I am super impressed! Plenty of get up & go, great handling, surprisingly smooth ride, excellent stereo, quiet engine. I got the whole pkg; nice leather seats, classy brushed metal trim, nav system...accoutrements I have not experienced in years & could never have afforded in another comparable vehicle. But really, it is the ride & handling that totally impresses me. The rest is just the big cherry on the sundae. Time will tell but this just feels like a quality vehicle. Can't wait for my next road trip!
Loved It, Sorta Love It Still
Jess, 06/16/2010
Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV 4WD (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Spent a PA winter driving circles around other ppl and going up hills passing everyone. FUN. It's cute, way more economical than my Jeep was and super reliable in terms of the engine. After a year, however, the left rear side is creaking like an old house & like another reviewer said, my back hinge is rusting off and I have to get another. The hinges were on back order so this is a common problem apparently. The interior is cheap, you can't go in there without scratching it. Great engine, love the look and simplicity of it, but the rest is not holding up to my expectations at the moment. I don't think a car should have ANY problems after a year, just saying. Overall I still love it.
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