What makes a Kia Sportage a good car?

What makes a Kia Sportage a good car?

The fine chassis is mated to accurate sharp steering, that’s fairly light during parking and low speed driving. It also has enough feedback to allow you to feel the road surface through the steering wheel, which helps when judging cornering speeds and placing the car on the road.

Is the wind noise in the Kia Sportage audible?

Wind noise around the door mirrors is quite audible at motorway speeds, but otherwise the Sportage is a very relaxing long-distance cruiser. The fine chassis is mated to accurate sharp steering, that’s fairly light during parking and low speed driving.

How big is the turning circle on a Kia Sportage?

Not surprisingly, the Sportage’s 35.4-foot turning circle beats all major competitors except the Subaru Forester (34.4 feet), Toyota RAV4 (34.8 feet) and Mitsubishi Outlander (34.8 feet). I suspect an immediate turnoff for many shoppers will be the driver’s seat.

What’s the modal window on a Kia Sportage?

This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays takes a look at the 2008 Kia Sportage. It competes with the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-7.

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’s the difference between a Kia and a Kia Sportage?

No major changes for 2008. Those who remember the original Sportage SUV probably won’t recognize the current model. Gone are the body-on-frame architecture, somewhat harsh ride and moderate engine power. The 2008 Kia Sportage derives its underpinnings from a car platform to give it a smooth ride, improved handling and better crash-test results.

This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays takes a look at the 2008 Kia Sportage. It competes with the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-7.

Not surprisingly, the Sportage’s 35.4-foot turning circle beats all major competitors except the Subaru Forester (34.4 feet), Toyota RAV4 (34.8 feet) and Mitsubishi Outlander (34.8 feet). I suspect an immediate turnoff for many shoppers will be the driver’s seat.