Used 2011 Kia Sportage LX SUV Review
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Great value
Sr, Maumee, OH, 10/26/2018
2011 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
I looked hard for the car I wanted. A no hassle fun and affordable awd vehicle. The seating postion is great, the Seats are sporty, maybe even firm for some. I get 28mpgs zooming around. It's not a drag racer, but feels planted and sporty to drive, sometimes fun. Loaded w equipment. Very thoughtful and user friendly interior, lots of cup holders and accessory ports for gadgets. I also … like the sharp euro inspired looks. Awd works really well, esp in bad weather. Loves to cruise at 70-80 mph. It's been super reliable and I've put over 160k miles on it wo even one trip to the shop for repairs or malfunctions. Insurance was also low. Ultimately it was the complete package I got everything I wanted, plus the seating position and driving feel felt perfect for me esp for under $24k
Update: Now 202k on odometer. Still going strong.
great looking, functional awd, a few drawbacks though.
avidcarguy, 04/21/2013
2011 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
The good: great looking eye catching vehicle.
I have heard complaints about the interior hard plastics, but I think its all fine. I never would have thought about it had I not read it.
Awd system works exceptionally, I live where it snows a lot and handling is great.
The bad: road noise, punishing stiff suspension, at 30k miles dash fan squeaks, radio led flickers, tires wearing poorly, … steering is atrocious on long straight stretches seems like a half inch dead spot on center, requiring constant minor correction. Design flaw causes debris kicked up by front tires to ding up lower rear door badly.
I like the car a lot, especially for the price, but some design change needed.
Now fixed and so far ok
regy65, Daytona Beach, FL, 12/24/2010
2011 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Bought vehicle at 200 miles on it misfire in engine, and needed new intake manifold, so far so good, Stiff ride across country compared to other suv., noisy front end suspension over rough roads or bumps this should be addressed by kia since a little to loud for a brand new suv. down hill assist works good on a steep steep hill. the 4x4 lock in option is great but yet left in just … standard awd works well that way also.
Head lights are a little to dim for me and my wife at night.
So I hope that Kia does some TSP,s on the items that I have suggested, would help me to buy Kia again, we will see and keep you posted
Good car bad rebates
kylet2011, Olathe, KS, 04/11/2011
2011 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
I have had my sportage about 3 weeks with no complaints about the car. Beware of your finance person and the fine print of your rebates. I am in a situation where the finance guy said I was ok with a rebate, and I drove off the lot, only to get a call a week later saying that I didnt qualify for the rebate. The finance guy was a real jerk about it, to the point that I refused to talk to … him and would only talk to the sales mgr! Jack Miller Kia in North Kansas City, MO.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Kia Sportage LX SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Sharp styling inside and out
- Pro:more fun to drive than other crossovers
- Pro:plenty of premium features
- Pro:intuitive controls.
- Con:Slightly stiff-legged ride
- Con:less cargo capacity than other crossovers.
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