Used 2001 Kia Sportage SUV Consumer Reviews
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Best little SUV
Vallarie Bakker, 10/13/2018
2001 Kia Sportage 2WD 2dr Convertible SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had this vehicle for about 8 years got it used have done very little work to it. Runs great has over 217,000 miles and still going strong. I drive it every day
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Paul Thandi, 07/05/2003
2001 Kia Sportage EX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
By the way, my other vehicle is a Mercedes M430 which, the pile of crap, has had more problems than my Sportage. Actually, the Kia is my wife's but I don't mind driving it at all. It is sooo much fun. Trust me, the other suv's aren't much better. I've owned 7 and this one is the most fun.
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jen b., 01/16/2004
2001 Kia Sportage EX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Owned for two years, taken off on rollback twice for warranty claims (mechanical). Has had new master cylinder, fuel inj system, cat converters, wiring, seats, drink holder, window motors(2) replaced. OK vehicle but would NOT buy again. Trade in value awful. Sick of truck and stuck with it until I can break even. On good side - great in snow and good for kids. On bad side - my 22 year old car has better reliability record. Manual tranny definitely better power than automatic. OK for someone just starting out because of warranty, but be prepared for problems.
good car
albert carns, 10/18/2008
2001 Kia Sportage 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We've had this car for some time (81,000 miles),and have only had a few minor issues. Master cylinder (warranty)rear window motors (warranty). Runs great, and though it will not accelerate very quickly, due to gear ratio and automatic trans, the top end is well in excess of 110 mph. Michelin's make a difference, handles like a top heavy short wheel base narrow track vehicle it is, pretty damn good, lots of fun. Inexpensive fun s--t box.
Six Years Later
Inazone, 12/12/2007
2001 Kia Sportage 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Sportage new in August of 2001, with utility truly being the #1 selling point. I wanted something with 4WD, decent ground clearance, and easy access for loading and unloading large, heavy equipment. The various car-based SUVs lacked in one or more of those areas. The Kia has been very "adequate" overall. The fuel economy was as listed, which honestly was a bit disappointing to me. Handling on a windy day is poor, and it is worthless on slippery roads without 4WD engaged. I've had numerous locking hub problems fixed under warranty - never left stranded, but I don't trust it entirely. Problematic power windows and alarm, but it runs great with scheduled maintenance.
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