Used 2015 Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Great little SUV/CUV
Robert Brashears, College Park, MD, 11/05/2015
Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Sportage for a month now, and I am nothing less than thrilled with it from bumper to bumper. When KIA named the vehicle, the "Sport" aspect of "Sportage" is very appropriate, as the vehicle looks, handles and drives like a small sports sedan. Mine is the EX model, AWD. The EX package includes Panoramic sliding sunroof, leather seating surfaces (front/rear), leather wrapped steering wheel, heated and cooled ventilated front seats, power drivers seat with lumbar, dimming rear view mirror with Homelink, front/rear floor mats, cargo mat, fog lamps, power/folding heated side view mirrors w/turn indicators, Uvo touchscreen entertainment system with backup monitoring, bluetooth, Infinity speakers with 8" sub woofer, navigation, Sirius, keyless entry and push button start/stop, dual climate control, 18" wheels and tires, and a cooled glove box...all for a sticker of $31,650.00. That is an incredible value compared to other manufacturers vehicles in this segment. I found that a Ford, Mazda, Toyota or Honda with the same features, were anywhere from $4,000 to $6,000 more comparably equipped. They also don't come close to matching the 10 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, or 6 year 60,000 bumper to bumper warranty that KIA offers. My KIA has a 2.4L, inline 4 cyl. engine that produces 183 HP. It also has a 6 speed auto transmission w/manual mode. The engine is quite peppy, and getting up to 65-70 is no problem. The engine never sounds taxed, or over revved. Shifting is quiet, smooth and precise...no hedging or jerking. Fuel economy is okay...with a combined 22 mpg city/highway. But, the vehicle is full time AWD, so I am okay with that. I will be curious to see if that improves when I take it on the road this summer. The steering is precise, the suspension is taught, not stiff..so small bumps do not beat you to death. Road noise is minimal. and for having a smaller wheelbase, the ride is quite comfortable. It also tracks and corners very crisply, which I really appreciate for city and suburban driving, and getting on and off the expressways. The interior is very nicely appointed. Fit and finish is excellent. Quality materials...not a bunch of hard plastics, and all controls are easily accessible from the driving position. The tilt/telescoping steering wheel has all of the audio, cruise control, and hands free bluetooth controls on it, so no fumbling around with knobs while driving. The rear seating area has plenty of room for 2 adults...but 3 would be quite cramped. Nice headroom in the front and back, although the sloping roof line does require me to tilt my head to the side a bit when entering the vehicle. the sunroof provides a one touch open/close, as do the driver and passenger windows. The seats are quite comfortable, and the power controls and lumbar in the drivers seat make it quite easy to adjust to fit your personal comfort level and driving position. The exterior is sharp!...very sporty. Fit and finish is excellent. Just enough chrome accents to add to the appearance...however, I am not a big fan of the plastic fuel cover. It isn't cheaply made, but I have a feeling if you bumped into it just right, it is going to break...possibly snap off of it's hinges. I would prefer it if the cover were made of steel. Color options are limited...Silver, Black Cherry, White or Blue. Mine is white...and I love how clean it looks...personal preference. The 18" aluminium wheels are very nice, as are the Hancook tires. The provide an additional inch of ground clearance over the base model, and I like that...especially when the snow comes. So...in summary...this is a great little vehicle that 1. Looks amazing, 2. Has a ton of features, 3. Drives and rides exceptionally well, and 4. Has a warranty the other cannot touch, 5. All for a price that is very consumer friendly. All in all...5 stars!
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Outstanding quality and value
Allan, 09/30/2015
Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Very sporty and comfortable, loaded with features. Solidly built vehicle with all the luxuries you would find in a more expensive SUV. Very reasonably priced for all the features compared to the competition.
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peppy little bug!
Jeffrey, Fairfield, CA, 11/25/2015
Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
I rented a Sportage for a week and had mixed feelings about it overall. I typically drive a Chevy Suburban. I was surprised at how much gas I had to put in that little Kia. I didn't calculate the fuel mileage but feel like I was gassing up just as much as my big Chevy. The engine has some get up and go but sounds like a weedwhacker under hard throttle. First impressions pulling out of the parking lot was how quiet the car was. The interior quality seemed very good. It took me a while to figure out how to use the windshield wipers. The temperature gauge was in Celsius and I could not figure out how to change that. The suspension was firm but that's the way I like them. The suspension seemed to handle well but the car felt top heavy and narrow. Heading down the interstate the car felt a little twitchy as the steering was very quick and the narrow car seemed to want to change lanes at the slightest movement. The triangular shaped side mirrors were infuriating I felt like half of my field of vision was chopped off and I had to duck my head around to see everything I needed to. I tried to lower the seat to get comfortable but then realized the windows were too small and the bottom of the window was almost beside my ear. I had to raise the seat back up so I could see. Trying to use my phone as I GPS I could not find a place I could set it down where it would not fall on the floor or slide to the back of the passenger seat where it is too dangerous to look at. This might be a nice car for a young single person or a first SUV but for a 45 years old father of 5, I really didn't like it. If the same mechanicals were in a sedan or coupe I think I would really enjoy it as long as I could find a place for my phone.
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Great Red Ride in my EX!
Jennifer Gallagher, Clarence Center, NY, 08/29/2017
Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The mileage may not be awesome but this buggy gets out of its own way. It has great pickup. The front driver's seat fits me to a tee! Best car yet! But beware yo will not get Siren Red in the newer models!
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