Is the 2016 Kia Sportage rated by Edmunds?
Edmunds’ expert review of the Used 2016 Kia Sportage provides the latest look at trim-level features and specs, performance, safety, and comfort. At Edmunds we drive every car we review, performing road tests and competitor comparisons to help you find your perfect car. Read the full in-depth review of the Used 2016 Sportage at Edmunds.
Which is the fastest front drive Kia Sportage?
In our testing, the 2016 Kia Sportage has proven to be one of the quickest vehicles in its class. In Edmunds testing, a front-drive Sportage SX sprinted from zero to 60 mph in a quick 6.5 seconds, while an SX with all-wheel drive needed 7.3 seconds.
Are there any class action lawsuits against Kia?
The lawsuit cites at least 19 customer complaints filed with the NHTSA. One of these NHTSA complaints posted by a 2011 Kia Optima owner states that “while driving approximately 60 mph an abnormal sound emitted from under the hood of the vehicle as the check engine oil warning light flickered.
Is there a problem with the Kia engine?
Even numerous complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), have not prompted Kia to repair the engine oil defect or or to reimburse customers who incurred out-of-pocket expenses to repair the defect. The lawsuit cites at least 19 customer complaints filed with the NHTSA.
What kind of engine does a Kia Sportage have?
The fourth-generation of Kia Sportage saw the reemergence of Hyundai engines. These models use Nu or Theta II I-4 engines. Both the Nu and Theta II are Straight-4 engines. In fact, Nu was designed to replace the Beta engine and act as a gap between the Gamma and the Theta versions.
What’s the price of a 2016 Kia Sportage?
The 2016 Kia Sportage compact SUV starts with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of a bit more than $23,000. The additional features of the EX model start just north of $26,000, while the turbocharged SX is right under the $31,000 mark.
Who is the Edmunds expert on the Kia Sportage?
[BRYN MACKINNON: ] I’m Bryn MacKinnon and this is an Edmunds expert rundown of the 2017 Kia Sportage. [MUSIC PLAYING] The Sportage looks a bit odd to some of us from the front, kind of like its nose got chopped off by a meat cleaver.
In our testing, the 2016 Kia Sportage has proven to be one of the quickest vehicles in its class. In Edmunds testing, a front-drive Sportage SX sprinted from zero to 60 mph in a quick 6.5 seconds, while an SX with all-wheel drive needed 7.3 seconds.