2024 Kia Sportage Consumer Reviews
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LX - $28,415 MSRP
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Sportage, smart buy all the way around, 4.8 starts
Todd McClellan, 08/13/2024
2024 Kia Sportage SX-Prestige 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
There're are many positives to the 2024 Sportage. I'm reviewing the Sportage SX Prestige 2.5 FWD. I'll start with the downside to this SUV and it's not really that bad. The 2.5 is a little under powered but a quick switch to sport mode and you'll have the power you need. The throttle response is good but Kia has limited the power response to be so gradual that you have to really put the pedal down to get it to get up and go!! Sport mode definitely gives it some help and when you get to 3500 rmps and up is when you realize this 2.5 isn't so bad. Kia's 2.5 turbo offered in the K5 should have been an option. On the other hand the way the 2.5 responds to gas pedal demand is why the little gem get such great gas mileage. After a few tanks of gas and getting the feel of the Sportage I set out to see just how good this SUV could go on a single tank. Well I squeezed out 563 miles with 20 miles remaining on my fuel range computer. I ended up with and average of 39.5 mpg. Not bad for a normally aspirated 2.5 with and automatic transmission behind it. Now of course I was driving with the proper fuel saving mindset and not going over 65 mph. It was a good mix of hwy and city driving. The only other down was the manual release in the rear hatch for the second row seats. With all the tech and options with the Prestige package adding an electric option to raise and lower the rear seats from the rear hatch would have been a nice touch. I'll start with the front grill on the good stuff. What they've done with the futuristic look on the grill has set this car apart from its competitors, it really stands out with the boomerang LED daytime running lightgs lit up coming down the road. The rest of the exterior is extremely stylish from the grill, side body lines to the rear wiper hidden tucked up under the sporty rear spoiler. The Sportage comes with 19" wheels with Michelin tires that run quiet. The suspension is surprisingly forgiving, it swallows up bumps and dips while still giving you control over the road. The tech is over the top compared to any of it competitors. A huge or should I say long two panel screen, the left side is your instrument cluster with multiple gauge option with a spin of the drive mode switch. It has so many features it'll take you a good while playing around with it to appreciate all that it has to offer. The right side is your entertainment center with everything under the sun, Harman Carden 400 watt sound system to boot. The panoramic sunroof is wonderful as it goes all the way back beyond the back seat. On a hot day you can enjoy airconditioned seats, you cant even get that in a CRV or the panoramic sunroof. Heated seats, heated steering wheel, both front seats are electric, reclining back seats,,,,,who does that?? Kia does that's who, LOL charging ports mounted in the back of the front seats, rear facing air vents, electric hatch, door handle entry lights The list goes on. I'm in the automotive industry and have been for over 30 years, 20 years as a technician. I have full confidence in KIA. South Korea is raising the bar when it comes to car quality and ingenuity. Those negative reviews are to be taken with a grain of salt as they say. Most car factories pump out about 30,000 units a month. No matter what manufacturer you go with, there's going to be a few bad eggs. As you know, bad reviews make up most of the reviews due to being pissed off because it happened to you or just plain being ill informed, not taking care of you car or buyers remorse. If you're looking for a high tech, stylish, comfortable, good fuel milage SUV this is a great choice. I guarantee if you test drive one you'll be driving off the lot with a new KIA. It just out performers all the other all the others in its class.
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Hard to fit couple finds a great car!
Dave P, 10/01/2023
2024 Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I am 6'5" and my wife is 5'4". We have always found it a challenge to find cars that fit both of us but now at 70 years old the fit is even more important. We have a C-Max that works for us but we wanted a little more room all around for this next car. I made a list of most compact SUV's on the market. We tried Tuscon, Rav4, Equinox, Escape, Edge, CR-V, Rogue, CX-5, Compass, Cherokee, Terrain, Renegade, Murano, Enclave, Seltos, Kona, CR-V, and Sportage. For two days we sat in all of these and drove most of them. All of them were disappointing in terms of driver/passenger comfort, or drivability, or clear vision of the road and the front of the vehicle. The Rogue gave us some hope that we might actually find a car that would work. And then we tried the Sportage. The seats were comfortable, the view was excellent for both of us, the size was great, and the ride was outstanding. And while we have found many good salespeople Kia does a lot to train and monitor their salesforce and support people. Too often professional reviewers go the direction of the CX-5 because of the sporty driving experience. When was the last time your commute, drive to the store, or vacation trip allowed or encouraged sport tuned suspension? The Sportage just felt right for us, it was quiet, the fit, finish, and drivetrain behavior had American models beat. And I'm not sure any manufacturer has incorporated tech well because that target keeps moving. The infotainment interface in the Sportage is responsive, has lots of options for the car as well as for media. And I am told the AWD makes it feel like you are on rails on the wintry Michigan roads.
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GREAT so far!
er.medic, 04/05/2024
2024 Kia Sportage SX-Prestige 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Love the styling and amenities. I have the Wolf Grey SX Prestige with Carmine Red interior. I am a big boy, 6ft, 310 lbs, and I have plenty of room, don't feel cramped at all. All the tech stuff is great. The ride is very smooth. As many have said, the engine is not the star of the show, but it's not terrible either. Gas milage is great; I have the 2.5L gas version. Lots of cargo space and fit and finish is outstanding.
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Best SUV in it's class
TKO91, 09/18/2023
2024 Kia Sportage SX-Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is my first car. I'm a late bloomer and waited till my 30's to get my own car. I was looking first for a sedan but an SUV seemed more practical for where life may take me at this point in my life. Test drove a Honda CR-V and a Nissan Rougue. I didn't even consider Toyoto due to markups. My uncle had never been in a Kia before and at first didn't understand why we were at the dealtership at first. After test driving the Sportage, he changed his mind completely. Boyfriend also immediately knew it was "the one" for me and was so impressed he was thinking of getting one himself. Interior is amazing! Makes you feel like you're in a much more expensive car. Has every feature I could want and some surprises like the 360 camera that's helped me park so many times. The blind spot cameras / detectors have also been crucial for a new driver like me. Hope to get many years of driving from this car!
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Why buy anything else if looking for small SUV
Peyton, 12/28/2023
2024 Kia Sportage EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I looked at and test drove over 12 cars which are small SUVs. None were hybrid and some were AWD. If you want a great price, intuitive features, great financing and choice of interior buy a Sportage EX. Test drive it and you will be shocked what it offers for the price. It can't be beat. I didn't even think of Kia but researched the top 3 consumer choices and Kia kept coming up. I figured I would give it a shot. Glad I did because I love it. No issues at all and all features are easy to use. Even got color choice and interior color choice. Dealer was fantastic if you live in Florida- go to Kia of Vero Beach. I am super picky and sending a review like this is not what I typically take time out to do. Worth taking a test drive.
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