Used 2006 Kia Sportage Consumer Reviews
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Keith , 04/06/2006
2006 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV 4WD (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my Kia Sportage last December and I love it. I have taken several long distant trips with it and never have had a problem. It is comfortable to drive, fun to drive and more roomy than expected. I have a wife and two small children and we and all of our stuff fit in it when we travel. Also, I went out shooting in the desert when it was really muddy and the 4WD handled like a pro. My dad just went out and bought one.
not happy
thomas89, 08/20/2013
2006 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV 4WD (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have a 2006 KIA Sportage 2.7 v6 4x4. I like the car but lately it has not been good. I only have 19000 mile on it and keep it in a garage. At 18000 miles the engine started to miss and the check engine light came on. I took it to the KIA dealer and after 5 visits and changing parts that did not fix it and paying for them, they finally fixed it by changing the plugs and the ignition wires. I was charged 5 times the price I would have paid at Auto Barn or Pep Boys. For what KIA charges for the plugs and wires they should last a lot, lot longer then 18000 miles and they should have changed them first. These parts should have been changed under the warranty.
Love it!
kirisma, 08/18/2010
2006 Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I traded my 2004 Ford Ranger because I needed more room. I didn't want to trade but I am so glad I did. I LOVE this 2006 Kia Sportage. It is comfortable, quiet and fun to drive. Even my large (6 ft+, 300 lb) husband was comfortable on the long drive we took this last weekend. First half of trip he was the passenger, second half he was the driver.
How can you go wrong?
Best combination, 03/31/2006
2006 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
As part of my 3 month research process, I drove about 5 different vehicles, ranging from the Scion xB to the Mazda Tribute to the Kia's twin, the Tucson. I was looking for a vehicle with good gas mileage, storage compartments and cubbyholes, rear legroom, traction control, side airbags and a good stance/appearance. The Tucson was nice, but the handling was different (not as tight) and the interior felt cheap. I liked the xB a lot (great mpg and unique styling), but the storage behind the back seat just wasn't enough. The Sportage had everything I wanted. The 4 cylinder performs well and I am getting 22 mpg combined. I didn't need a hot rod, I needed functionality and value.
Very good value but with subpar engine
H Vu, 06/14/2009
2006 Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car used with 19k miles at a dealership for only $12k and it is still under factory warranty. This is a loaded EX 2wd model. It is a vibrant blue color and looks great inside and out. The car is relatively quiet and comfortable and fit and finish appears to be very good. I do have a problem with one of the rear passenger interior door handles not working, but I can just take that in any time to get it fixed. The interior leather seems to be very durable and should up up to many years of use. The premium stereo system sounds good, though loading and unloading cds into the 6-disc changer is very slow and cumbersome. Exterior lighting is very bright, both headlights and tail.
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