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2008 Kia Sportage
At a Glance
| Pricing | $16,050 - $22,895 |
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| Drive Types | FWD, AWD |
| Engines | I4 (140-bhp), V6 (173-bhp) |
| Transmissions | A4, M5 |
| Fuel Economy | 17-20 (city), 21-25 (highway) |
Our Ratings
| Velocity Index | 44 |
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A mini-SUV from Kia with an odd name.
Overview Information
The Sportage is Kia's entry-level compact SUV vehicle. Where the original Sportage was a body-on-frame truck-based SUV, the modern Sportage is more of a crossover vehicle. Available in FWD and AWD configurations, Sportage offers a choice of 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder engines. While not as handsome as its larger sibling the Sorento it does offer a fair amount of utility. The rear tailgate features flip-up glass. The rear seats fold flat creating a long load floor, and the front passenger seat can fold flat for hauling lengthy items. Priced from $16,000, Sportage offers a fair amount of value.
Official Word:
The Sportage has won a number of awards and fans since its introduction to the Kia line-up in 1993, and will continue to offer the same combination of comfort, convenience and safety features for 2008. A Consumer Guide "Recommended Compact SUV" and named a "Best Bet" by Car Book, Sportage has established itself as the value standard in the compact SUV category. "As the longest standing vehicle in the Kia line-up, Sportage has continued to grow...Read.
| Model/Trim | Eng. | Trans. | Velocity Index | Base Price | |
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| Sportage LX | 2.0l I4 (140-bhp) | M5 | FWD | 36 | $16,050 |
| Sportage LX | 2.0l I4 (140-bhp) | A4 | FWD | 30 | $19,045 |
| Sportage LX | 2.0l I4 (140-bhp) | M5 | AWD | 43 | $19,545 |
| Sportage LX | 2.7l V6 (173-bhp) | A4 | FWD | 42 | $20,045 |
| Sportage LX | 2.7l V6 (173-bhp) | A4 | AWD | 44 | $21,345 |
| Sportage EX | 2.7l V6 (173-bhp) | A4 | FWD | 42 | $21,395 |
| Sportage EX | 2.7l V6 (173-bhp) | A4 | AWD | 44 | $22,895 |
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