Used 2016 Kia Sportage LX SUV Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2016 Kia Sportage LX SUV.
Most helpful consumer reviews
Fun to drive but disappointing fuel economy
Eddie H., Jefferson City, MO, 03/02/2016
2016 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
I bought one of these about a month ago. I wanted a smaller SUV for my family, it's me, my wife, and two toddlers. Comfort of interior is pretty decent and we love the steering wheel (really comfortable). Ride quality is firm but I like it, I don't understand how anybody would want a "loose" suspension/ride. We got a pretty big snow storm recently and it did great and the AWD didn't … even kick on. It's a very easy vehicle to drive, the only two complaints I have are the gas mileage is not as good as I'd like it to be, it averages out to around 22mpg. The second is that it can be hard to see any other vehicles when changing lanes. Overall I'm pretty happy with it and I think it was a pretty good buy, I would recommend it to anybody.
Still Best bang for the buck!
Raymond Ptak, 01/08/2017
2016 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Purchase a previous rental LX AWD with 4700 miles for a $7000 savings over new. Vehicle is tight with no squeaks or rattles. Steering is good as well as handling, keeping in mind that it is a tall vehicle and not a sports car. Bought this model over the EX because the wife wanted simplicity. Another point to remember is the 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. While the Nissan Rogue and Honda … CRV and others are comparable, their prices are thousands more without the lengthy warranty or the high J. D. Power quality rating. Now has 12,562 on it and has been flawless. Great in the deep snow with AWD that can be locked for better traction. Only on snow or ice, not for dry road.
would I recommend a Kia Sportage
Louis Mendetta, Chantilly, VA, 09/13/2018
2016 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
I feel that the price I paid for my Kia was over priced because the trade in value drops significantly the first year after purchase. Also, I just went to have it have new tires after 46,000 miles and aligned and I was told that the front caster on the passenger side couldn't be adjusted because the manufacturer made it so this couldn't be adjusted on the passenger side according to the … auto repair shop that did the alignment. The vehicle handles great and it does very well in the snow. Gas mileage is about what the sticker said. Blind spots are a problem and the ride isn't very comfortable because for an older, heavy set person you get sore after an hours drive and the road noise can be bothersome. I feel safe in it and it has been a reliable vehicle thus far.
Ok, but not completely satisfied.
Dawn Smothers, Mesa, AZ, 05/19/2017
2016 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
not as good as has mileage. Dangerous blind spots. I love on a hill, and can barely see over the top until I almost get to the top. Have to easeout very slow. Very very dissatisfied with the remote start. It won't lock after it starts. Real big big deal. Very, very, disappointed on this feature.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2016 Kia Sportage LX SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Powerful turbocharged engine in SX trim
- Pro:quick steering response and composed handling when going around turns
- Pro:lots of features for the money
- Pro:generous warranty coverage.
- Con:Less backseat and cargo space than most rivals
- Con:firm ride quality can get uncomfortable
- Con:subpar fuel economy compared to other top rival crossovers.
Full Edmunds Review: 2016 Kia Sportage SUV
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