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Heels on Wheels!
Gigis mom, 06/21/2016
2017 Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
I just purchased my 2017Sportage EX in May 2016. I traded in my 2005 Nissan Murano AWD for it. I wanted something that was spacious enough for my daughter and her friends yet still stylish and AWD like my previous Murano. I looked at several models and based on research and my test drive, decided on the Sportage. I have NOT one regret yet! It is a 4 cylinder model so it doesn't have as much punch as my Murano but thats okay.. i'm not in a hurry.. My gas mileage (although low compared to other crossovers) is still better than my Murano. I love the design of the outside of the Sportage and the inside is just as nice. My only small complaint is regarding the USB. It doesn't seem to charge phones as rapidly as I would like and I don't think it is the actual cord. It worked better in the Murano, but this isn't a huge issue for me as long as i can get some charge.
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Still one of our best vehicle purchases
Ken, 04/14/2017
updated 04/21/2022
2017 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
We love our 2017 Sportage. Now at over 90K miles. We did replace the starter under warranty; otherwise, no problems at all. We love the ride and handling. Engine and road noise seem very subdued compared to most comparable vehicles we have driven (to the point that we are frequently surprised at our speed and needing to back off!) Very good fuel economy, always averaging better than 30 on the highway. One of the best vehicle decisions we've ever made.
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Very much worth buying!
Franics, 08/03/2016
updated 02/28/2018
2017 Kia Sportage SX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have a Kia Sportage 2017 SX AWD which I bought in July 2016. I love it so much!. Fantastic design, comfort, and technology. The safety features help to prevent road accidents. My friends always say they like it too! Until now, I haven't had any issues with it, still works nicely. It also has a backup camera but I just wish that the manufacturer included a 360-degree camera to better assist with parking. I compared the features of my Sportage to my friends' Honda Civic and Ford Escape and I think the Sportage is better in total. I do not regret buying it.
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Catch a Sport!
Stuart Brooks, 04/05/2016
updated 10/05/2016
2017 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
Just Bought this 2017 Kia Sportage LX on 4/3/16. This is a 4th Generation Sportage. Much improved over the 2016. 1 1/2 inches longer, more sound deadning materials, improved interior over 2016. I have only owned this vehicle a coulple of days. Fit Finish, performance, this Vehicle is a must see on your list of cross over SuV's. Even includes a Backup camera on the LX Models! Long Warranty. Test Drive it! You will be pleasantly Surprised! Just added another Review on 10/5/16---Have owned this Sportage now for 5 months and I still stand behind my review above. DRIVE IT! YOU DECIDE SPORTAGE OR CR-V! Kia has gone the extra mile to really come up with a real winner here!
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Defective Vehicle...upgrade to fair 10/2018
NCASE, 04/02/2017
updated 10/15/2018
2017 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
Loved my 2012 Sportage. This 2017 has a major defect that is apparently a recall in the waiting. The transmission is worse than bad. Mine has locked into a gear and would not change. It constantly downshifts when it has no business shifting...thus, planting you into the steering wheel. It has a proclivity to slip into neutral while driving causing the RPM's to redline for no reason. The dealer has no idea what to do about it because Kia hasn't come up with a fix. I am aware of three other cars just like mine with the same issues.....all brand new. I've had strangers come up to me in parking lots and ask if my tranny is screwed up too. Kia has to be aware they are selling cars with a defect. Edited 10/2017...Kia finally discovered a problem with the ground in the electrical system. Apparently the grounding "screws" were painted over in the initial factory painting and they had to be cleaned and rewired. Since then the gear lock seems to be either fixed or better. I have still had a couple of warning light and shifting issues when driving in the mountains. When I pull out of the driveway every morning I get 50 yards up the road and hear a "clunk" as if something isn't bolted tight enough. Nobody can find the source of that sound. Additionally the material used for the dashboard that is intended to feel like leather turns out to be a dust magnet and scuffs when you try to clean it. The tow plug on the front bumper falls out all the time so I had to silicone it in place. I've noticed this on several Sportages I've seen around town. In general.....this car has too many small defects to garner a better rating and I feel they are all in the form of poor design and engineering. Perfect example....you cannot drive this car with the driver side window down......the buffeting sound will literally hurt your ears. Edited 10/2018 The gear locking issue seems to be fixed. Now at 30,000 miles and I do generally trust the car now. That being said....all other complaints above....are still accurate. This just isn't a great car. I was going to buy another KIA but now.....doubt it very much.
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Fun car with lots to offer
SStar, 04/25/2016
2017 Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I've owned my Sportage for about a month now and I am in love. I had a 2007 Mazda3 for 9 years, so this car to me is luxurious and an upgrade in every way. Having the extra packages makes me feel like I have the SX for the EX price (minus the turbo too, obviously). It's a really fun car, looks different, I feel like I don't need to use a muscle. It's just everything I ever wanted!
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My new Kia is better than the last
Lynne Pizette, 09/06/2016
updated 09/25/2017
2017 Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Update: I have owned the Sportage for one year and I still love it! The 2017 Kia EX Sportage AWD is the sportiest SUV around. Really like the way it looks. I've owned the car less than 2 weeks so I'm still learning it, but so far it's great! I owned the Sorento previously, never liked it and never thought I'd get another Kia, but after researching and testing multiple vehicles I liked this best and the price was right.
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2017 Kia Sportage EX With premium an Tech package
BRIAN FINOCCHIO, 04/06/2016
updated 10/19/2020
2017 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love this car at the beginning the old dealer I bought from went out of business and was bought by Kia of orange. This has to be the worst dealer to deal with in oc. After 5 visits for my air conditioning Not working in the hottest part of summer two of which stayed at the dealer for over a month the car was deemed a Lemon. Took months to get a check and to get the dealer to cooperate and even more time to get my extended warranty taken care of. Last and only time I will own a Kia. Update kia took the car as a 🍋 law.
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Waiting for it to Die
Rox Anne, 12/12/2017
updated 06/21/2018
2017 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
****UPDATE***** 6/21/18 - The car continues to have problem after problem. A few months ago they did a "recall update" on the Air Conditioning. Said it was necessary. I now have NO AC and the dealer continues to argue with me about repairing it. Claims AC is fine even though just a small amount of warm air comes out. Transmission still a mess. Car continually stalls. Apparently they KNEW I bought garbage and don't care. NEVER BUY A KIA. I bought this vehicle used with 17,000 miles on it. Got it home and within the first month the satellite radio keeps going out and the transmission can't find the right gear causing the rpm's to fly up. It eventually catches and then it's fine. I brought it back to the dealer and explained my issues to the service manager. I also told him I read of these complaints online. His first answer, "don't believe everything you read online". Then he said, "I'm going to educate you about satellite radio". He proceeded to tell me that, "it's like being on the internet when a lot of other people are and that's why you aren't getting a signal". Wow. I've had satellite in my cars and home for way over 10 years and know that's not the problem. He said they will, "check it out". After waiting over an hour he comes back and says the usual, "We were not able to duplicate any of your issues and everything is fine". Had it back 2 more times and same stupid answer except for the satellite. I brought that in while it was coded and they ordered a new antenna for it. I doubt that will work, but it's the cheapest solution for them. The transmission continues to miss gears. I will drive it until the transmission blows up or I can get rid of it. We purchased 3 Kia's from this dealer in 2 years. We are done. No more Kia.
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So far so good
Scott, 10/04/2016
updated 04/06/2018
2017 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
My wife just traded her 2014 Mustang for a base 2017 lx Sportage front wheel drive. So far haven't missed the Mustang at all. The Sportage rides extremely comfortable and has been getting 26 to 27 mpg in town. The A/C will run you out. The visibility is terrific with little to no blind spots. The 4 cylinder has ample enough power around town and on highway for a SUV. Negatives? Stereo sound is wimpy and do miss the hid headlights the Mustang had. Overall we are satisfied with the look, ride, and performance of the 2017 Sportage. Have owned the Sportage for a year now and my wife has put over 10,000 miles on it. Still doing good although ever so often the transmission feels like it gets hung out of gear for a few seconds. Does this very randomly maybe once or twice a month. Dealer hasn't found anything wrong with it so keeping an eye on it.
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