Used 2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Save the manuals! 2012 fwd manual
tnmtnsmike, Haysi, VA, 10/08/2011
Kia Sportage 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
I recently bought a 2012 base FWD manual and could not be happier. I wanted the function of a suv with the driving dynamics of a car and didn't want/need to spend a fortune. I also wanted to row the gears myself. After comparisons of all vehicles that met my criteria, I decided on the sportage because of value, comfort, room, and the fun to drive factor. Plenty of storage, plenty of power - great standard features. I have 3000 miles and am very happy with comfort (i'm 6'3), mileage (avg 27 mixed driving) and the fact that i'm always asked about it when i'm out and about. So far, I have no complaints.
Took a little getting used to but really happy
igibbons, Fairfield, CT, 11/08/2011
Kia Sportage 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
After 14 years of driving small hatchback cars, I made the leap into a compact SUV. I'm a long time Hyundai owner and they never failed me, so I credited Kia with the same reliability. The interior of the sportage looks classy and sleek, even at the base model. I have the 6 speed manual and the pickup is great, you do have to hit 4-5000 rpms for max power but its got some kick. The cargo space fits my surfboard and bike so I'm set. I just had to get used to "more car" and less visibility...but now that I'm comfortable I really like it. I average 23 mph in city driving. I would recommend it to a friend hands down. Did I mention its pretty fast as well.
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Power to surprise
Sheila68, Northport, AL, 05/23/2019
Kia Sportage 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
The power to surprise is KIA's slogan...it will surprise you alright...as it engine blows up and then Kia refuses to fix. GOOGLE Kia engine failure read the horror stories! My Kia a 2012 with 63000 miles - Dead and nothing being done by Kia. Surprise!
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It's A Lemon
debbie, Brattleboro, VT, 02/01/2018
Kia Sportage 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
There seems to be internal problems in the engine, causing it to stall while you are driving. Battery wears down, Starter gets fried, really burnt out. The vehicle just breaks down a lot.
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Kia Sportage--Is the way to go!!!!
Dianne, Philadelphia, PA, 04/18/2018
Kia Sportage 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My Kia is great,But there is just a little problem on wet road's,I found myself slipping when u pull out from a dead stop, so I will put some weight in the rear just for safety reason's ... It's going on a long drive to Sc next week and I'd rather be safe then sorry, the thing is with these suv's is the weight is all in the front so the rear really does not handle the way that I like,it's like a pick up,u need some weight in the rear end other then that I LOVE my Kia,,,,it only has a little over 52,000 mile's and I keep it in excellent shape,the oil is changed every 3,000 mile's ,and has brand new tire's all around. I am the second owner, and intend to keep it ...The color is beautiful,it's like a nice tan,or copper finish,and I put window riser's on it and a bug deflector to spiffy it up, My Kia is washed and waxed all the time, in other word's anything I drive is in mint condition,I know what this Kia is worth,in a private sale, a dealer offered me 11,000,I looked at him and said I don't think so,,I paid cash for this and am just pricing maybe a 2016-or 2017, Maybe!!! Thank-you
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