Used 2011 Kia Sportage SX SUV Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2011 Kia Sportage SX SUV.
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Can You Ignore The Ride?
ryan2006, New York, NY, 07/31/2011
2011 Kia Sportage SX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I've had my Sportage for approx 1 month and 1000 miles.
I traded in a 2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring. The Sportage was the closest I could get to the 3's handling, performance and options. However, the 30k price tag was a bit hard to swallow. I really feel like I took a huge leap of faith buying a Kia...especially awith a $$ that could get me almost any other CUV out there. The warranty is … great, but who wants a vehicle that needs to be in the shop alot.
I only have two complaints:
1. The ride is rough.
2. Satellite reception is extremely spotty.
So far, happy with the purchase. I just hope Kia is ready to deal with customer's expectations of those spending 30K on a vehicle.
Wish I had waited
rmhpmi, Monroe, LA, 09/10/2013
2011 Kia Sportage SX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I have owned my 2011 Sportage SX 2WD for just about two years now.
While my wife uses the vehicle as her daily driver, I have had enough seat time to offer my opinions about this great looking but not-so-reliable little SUV.
Sadly, the 2.0 liter turbocharged engine failed at about 9,000 miles and basically had to be replaced.
We have had ongoing issues ever since, but nothing bad enough … to be considered a "lemon" under NC law.
I feel certain we will be trading the vehicle next year despite getting killed on depreciation.
My KIA/Hyundai experiment is over.
Japanese for me from now on.
Well designed car.
tk6, Ashburn, VA, 11/10/2011
2011 Kia Sportage SX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I'm very happy with my Sportage SX.
It is a lot of car for the money.
It serves my need for something big enough to carry me, my wife and toddler on weekend daytrips.
It does it while managing to be fun to drive, fairly frugal on gas, stylish and comfortable.
Lots of tech features like USB, Bluetooth, backup camera, navigation, heated/cooled seat, dual-pane panoramic sunroof and premium … stereo w/ sub.
Great Ride
suvhappy, Toledo, OH, 01/19/2012
2011 Kia Sportage SX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I have only owned my Sportage since Jan 16 which is 3 days as of today and I could not be happier.
Traded in a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado that had poor gas mileage (of course), was noisy to drive, uncomfortable to sit in except for short drives and handled like a Mack Truck.
Just was completely dissatisfied with the drive and feel of an 'American-made' car/SUV which felt cheap - not … the reputation of Jeep I had expected.
My Sportage has just made a 5 hour trip from the upper northwest Ohio to Columbus and neither I or my passengers felt fatigued by the seating or the room available in the seats.
Got the 6-speed Automatic, turbo charged T-GDI model and I am thrilled.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Kia Sportage SX 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.
Full Edmunds Review: 2011 Kia Sportage SUV
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