What kind of rating does the Kia Sportage have?
Currently the Kia Sportage has a score of 8.8 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 22 pieces of research and data elements using various sources. Top safety scores, agile performance and a comfortable interior make the 2011 Kia Sportage a compelling choice among used 2011 SUVs.
When did the second generation Kia Sportage come out?
The second-generation Kia Sportage was introduced in 2004 and marked a huge step forward for Kia. Over the next six years, it attracted thousands of new customers to Kia, and achieved global sales of more than 860,000 units – including 150,000 units in Western Europe.
What is lock mode on a Kia Sportage?
When driving a new Kia Sportage with AWD in slippery conditions – such as rain, snow, mud, unpaved roads and off-road – the driver can manually select ‘Lock Mode’ for better stability. This mode shares the torque equally, between the front and rear axles and maintains that split up to a speed of 40 km/h (25 mph).
What kind of transmission does the 2011 Kia Sorento have?
The six-speed automatic transmission, first seen on the 2011 Sorento CUV, is a proprietary design for Kia that was designed, engineered and built specifically for Kia vehicles, making the brand one of only three manufacturers to employ such a transmission. All automatics feature Sportmatic® clutchless shifting
Is the 2011 Kia Sportage a new car?
The 2011 Sportage retains the functionality and versatility of the previous generation model but repackages the CUV into a sleek, modern and bold style with new proportions and a completely new look.
How big are the wheels on a Kia Sportage?
The Sportage EX comes with 18-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights, foglights, chrome exterior accents, a rear spoiler, roof rails, dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel that also telescopes, a power driver seat and a chilled glovebox. Some EX features are available on the LX as options.
What is the IIHS rating for the Kia Sportage?
Sportage continues Kia’s design-led transformation; receives IIHS top ratings for front, side, rollover, and rear impact protection
The six-speed automatic transmission, first seen on the 2011 Sorento CUV, is a proprietary design for Kia that was designed, engineered and built specifically for Kia vehicles, making the brand one of only three manufacturers to employ such a transmission. All automatics feature Sportmatic® clutchless shifting