Used 2012 Kia Sportage SUV Consumer Reviews
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Surprisingly good
pickandpray, 10/23/2014
2012 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
We went to the dealer intending to buy a soul but after a test drive of the sportage, we were sold (space, trunk and power were pluses over the soul). Though it was more than we wanted to spend, it has proven to be a reasonably good choice with our limited budget. After 3 years, the only issues we have is the ignition switch which doesn't always sense the key is out and continues to beep as you're leaving the vehicle and the wide "A" pillars which can make a fairly large blind spot when you want to turn. The blue tooth phone's voice recognition is spotty but is great when it works. Night visibility is mediocre without fogs (a must have). Original Tires lasted 52k miles.
800 miles and a cross-Florida trip in, great car
mattitude, 12/27/2011
2012 Kia Sportage SX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Picked up a Signal Red Sportage SX w/ premium package 5 days ago, and the next day took it on a 450 mile trip for the holidays. Vehicle is great overall. We cross-shopped the SX with every single competitor, and found this to be the best value and most exciting vehicle. The second choice would have been a RAv4 but it was exceedingly boring. We're big fans of the UVO system. I had read complaints about system speed on 2011 models - I'm not sure if they updated the hardware, software, or both, but in our experience so far it's been very speedy. Bluetooth works wonderfully and the radio does everything we want it to. Out of space but word of advice - don't get the NAV, stick with the UVO base.
Love my Kia!!!!
Julie, 12/24/2017
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2012 Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this new and now have 93,000 miles. One of the best cars Ive ever owned!!! Tough, reliable, Fun, SPORTY!! I was just in a wreck today in my spotless Sportage. I rear ended a pick up hard. Was expecting major damage!!! It is hurt badly, but not as bad as I'd thought. Air bag went off, and it even did a prefect job! Stinky, but It didnt hurt me at all. If by chance its totaled, I will replace it with another one!!!!!! Update. It was totaled. I have bought a charcoal one just like it with 60,000 miles because its such a great fun car!!! Update a year latter...still love it, still a sporty good looking rig to. Still loving it 15000 miles latter! 80,000 miles great little rig! No problems at all! The only thing I wish it rode alittle smoother and my husband wishes not so much road noise. Fits 5 well if the 3 in the back seat are averag
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Still love it after 2 years!!
julie46, 04/14/2014
2012 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Tough, reliable, fun, great mileage, roomy. Have had people bang doors into us hard, no dents and a little rub and the mark came out. Ran over a piece of steel on I-5, thought itd rip its belly open. Nope just a little dent. Did great in the snow. Our tires have 33,000 miles and doing great!! My friend has a crv and their tires are wore out at 30,00. Fun to drive and cool looking..my friend bought one just like mine because i love it so. Keep up the good work Kia!1
Took a little getting used to but really happy
igibbons, 11/08/2011
2012 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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