How Long Will 2008 Kia Sportage last?

How Long Will 2008 Kia Sportage last?

The Sportage is one of the brand’s most reliable models, and you can expect one to last for 200,000 miles or more. Owners who give their SUVs lots of love and care can expect it to live a long life.

Does a 2008 Kia Sportage have a timing chain?

The 2008 Kia Sportage does have a timing belt. You will come into many problems with an engine.

What kind of car is a 2008 Kia Sportage?

Autotrader has 37 Used Kia Sportage cars for sale, including a 2008 Kia Sportage 2WD, a 2008 Kia Sportage 2WD EX V6, and a 2008 Kia Sportage 2WD LX.

How long has my Kia Sportage been in the shop?

Only been in the shop twice in 8 years other than routine brakes , oil and filter,etc. There isn’t a more reliable vehicle. I’ve had the car for eight years and never had a problem after more than 90,000 miles. No GM car I’ve ever had can match that record.

How big is the cargo room in a Kia Sportage?

Some of the center consoles in this class can swallow a mom’s purse; the Sportage’s might handle a prom-goer’s. The glove compartment is unexceptional, and cargo room with the seats up is a segment-trailing 23.6 cubic feet. Both the five-seat RAV4 and the Outlander offer about 50 percent more.

How much fuel does a Kia Sportage use?

The maximum width and height is 1800mm x 1695mm and can vary on the basis of model. Fuel consumption for the 2008 Kia Sportage is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Kia Sportage currently offers fuel consumption from 7.1 to 10.9L/100km. The Kia Sportage is available with the following fuel types: Diesel and ULP.

What’s the price of a 2008 Kia Sportage?

The 2008 Kia Sportage LX, equipped with two-wheel drive, a four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission, has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting just under $17,000. The EX, with V6, four-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, is close to $23,500.

What kind of front wheel drive does Kia Sportage have?

Front- or all-wheel-drive models come in LX or uplevel EX trims. The LX can have a four-cylinder or V-6, while the EX gets only the V-6. I drove a four-wheel-drive EX. All trims carry over with few changes for 2008; click here to see a comparison with the ’07 Sportage.

How is the safety of a Kia Sportage determined?

Vehicle is roomy, and interior laid out well. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Some of the center consoles in this class can swallow a mom’s purse; the Sportage’s might handle a prom-goer’s. The glove compartment is unexceptional, and cargo room with the seats up is a segment-trailing 23.6 cubic feet. Both the five-seat RAV4 and the Outlander offer about 50 percent more.