2009 Kia Sportage

At a Glance

Pricing $16,695 - $25,900
Drive Types FWD, AWD
Engines 2.0l I4, 2.7l V6
Transmissions A4, M5
Fuel Economy 18-20 (city), 23-25 (highway)

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.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Sportage LX 2.0l I4 (140-bhp) M5 FWD $16,695
Sportage LX 2.0l I4 (140-bhp) A4 FWD $19,695
Sportage LX 2.0l I4 (140-bhp) M5 AWD $20,195
Sportage LX 2.7l V6 (173-bhp) A4 FWD $20,695
Sportage LX Sport 2.7l V6 (173-bhp) A4 FWD $21,195
Sportage LX 2.7l V6 (173-bhp) A4 AWD $21,995
Sportage LX Sport 2.7l V6 (173-bhp) A4 AWD $22,495
Sportage EX 2.7l V6 (173-bhp) A4 FWD $21,900
Sportage EX Leather 2.7l V6 (173-bhp) A4 FWD $22,700
Sportage EX Luxury 2.7l V6 (173-bhp) A4 FWD $23,200
Sportage EX 2.7l V6 (173-bhp) A4 AWD $23,400
Sportage EX Leather 2.7l V6 (173-bhp) A4 AWD $24,200
Sportage EX Luxury+Navigation 2.7l V6 (173-bhp) A4 FWD $24,400
Sportage EX Luxury 2.7l V6 (173-bhp) A4 AWD $24,700
Sportage EX Luxury+Navigation 2.7l V6 (173-bhp) A4 AWD $25,900