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Used 2005 Kia Sportage SUV Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Reliable, comfortable SUV with a lot of extras!!!

Kent Larson, 09/13/2016
2005 Kia Sportage EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

When compared with other SUV's out there, you can't beat Kia for the value for the money. So many extras that come standard that you pay more for with other brands. They just keep making them better and seem to know exactly what the discerning car-buying public is looking for! This car drives as good as when we bought it almost 100,000 miles ago, with more miles to go!

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5 out of 5 stars

3 years and still love it!

Bakersfield Joe, 09/17/2009
2005 Kia Sportage EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I have not had any probs with this car whatsover! Total confidence in it! Drive it to Vegas from central California all the time and never ever worry! I did have the brakes replaced once at 40k now with over 60k everything still runs awesome! I have the 6cyl and mileage ranges from 18-22mpg. And it's really stylish!

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5 out of 5 stars

KIA REALY IS THE POWER TO SURPRISE

Juilo Porven, 12/04/2009
2005 Kia Sportage LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I bought this vehicle before I moved out from Florida to North Carolina. I have made several road trips with this car and it has never giving me a problem. I maintain it at the dealership and have done every required service when it is due. The service I get is better than some Lexus or Mercedes dealerships. I also own a 06 Rio Sedan and have been very happy with it also. Like most folk I did the researsh on this vehicle and compared it to the Honda's and Toyota's. But when you look at the warranty and the value for your dollar the KIA Sportage wins hands down. I would recommend this vehicle to any one that wants a good SUV at a great price.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love this little SUV!

Jaxnurse, 11/22/2008
2005 Kia Sportage LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Bought this only a week ago for my teenage daughter, but have driven it enough to say that I absolutely love it. It's fun to drive, very perky for a 4 cyl. It's a basic model, so had a keyless remote installed for $100, but that's OK. I don't miss the bells and whistles at all, as it's got all you need. The stereo is nice, the AC kicks, the steering is tight and it brakes on a dime. I feel this car is save for my daughter, and that says a lot. I'm thinking of buying one for myself next year when I get rid of my Nissan!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

KIA SPORTAGE LX-V6 4x4

Bob Kinman, 03/26/2005
2005 Kia Sportage LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This vehicle replaces our 2002 ford focus se 4door the sportage is a very nice car like suv to drive feels tight and sporty and drives nothing like any of the suv's in this class that i have test driven ford escape,honda crv, toyota rav4 and has many standard features that the others offered as options such as electronic stability control,traction control and V6 4x4

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