Overview & Reviews
The Sportage EX now features a standard tire-pressure monitor, while all models receive a cabin air filtration system.
- Impressive fit and finish, stylish and functional interior, hard-to-beat warranty, standard ABS, side airbags and stability control.
- Down on power and drivetrain refinement versus its competitors.
User Reviews:
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Great SUV for the price! - 2006 Kia Sportage
By Teresa - October 4 - 7:23 amI just bought my first Kia Sportage yesterday and I love it! I feel very comfortable in it considering I am only 51" and it handles like a car. For all the options I got, you cant beat the price compared to the Nissan Murano or Toyota Highlander.
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Caveat emptor - 2006 Kia Sportage
By Edzo - September 30 - 2:16 amIn <13K miles and 6 months ownership the engine has been replaced twice on mine. Service has been barely adequate and honoring the warranty provisions was met with reluctance. Its comfortable, quiet and reasonably efficient. It handles well on all road surfaces and has a number of great safety features. All controls are easily accessible without distracting the operator. Sound system is decent for being stock, too. Frankly, I love my Sportage. If not for the poorly re-engineered engine and weak service Id recommend it whole- heartedly.
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Comfortable and reliable - 2006 Kia Sportage
By rebecca Hunt - August 25 - 1:43 pmI love my Kia sportage ! I have owned it for a year now and I have enjoyed it more than I thought I ever would.I car pool kids in it I have driven through the mountains of west virginia in it and I went camping in it. and I love the interior, it isnt full of hard plastic everywhere. I have the basic model and I love the easy to care for fabric. The sound system is great and it has plenty of power for me. I highly recommend it for moms on a budget. It gets great mileage on trips and I also have 4 wheel drive and I can get anywhere in this SUV, believe me I have used it, and it cleans up nice too! I have lots of confidence in this SUV, my next trip will be Key west!
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Best buy out there in this class - 2006 Kia Sportage
By Rene - June 8 - 4:30 amLove this car! Great head and leg room tons of versatility in the folding seats and cargo space. Very good visuals while driving, it sits higher up than my Taurus. Handles and rides well. Gas mileage could be better. The car isnt completely watertight in a constant downpour. Found moisture on all the inside framing. Fantastic warranty. I bought the added extended 10 year bumper to bumper. I went prepared with safety info and price quotes from larger dealers. got a great deal on a great car.
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not happy - 2006 Kia Sportage
By thomas89 - March 19 - 8:08 pmI have a 2006 KIA Sportage 2.7 v6 4x4. I like the car but lately it has not been good. I only have 19000 mile on it and keep it in a garage. At 18000 miles the engine started to miss and the check engine light came on. I took it to the KIA dealer and after 5 visits and changing parts that did not fix it and paying for them, they finally fixed it by changing the plugs and the ignition wires. I was charged 5 times the price I would have paid at Auto Barn or Pep Boys. For what KIA charges for the plugs and wires they should last a lot, lot longer then 18000 miles and they should have changed them first. These parts should have been changed under the warranty.
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06 Sportage Review - 2006 Kia Sportage
By T Wilson - January 3 - 3:06 pmGot my Sportage one month ago and we are very happy with it to date. Plenty of cargo space and great sound from the speakers. V6 has plenty of pick up and is very quiet on the highway. Wish it got a little better mileage, but we feel very safe with all the airbags. Driver sits high with good forward visibility. Mirrors are large and the instrument panel is perfectly centered. Dash ergonomics are very good. The cruise control is very easy to use. The wipers are quiet and well placed. Headlights are bright and bright lights are blinding. My wife has an Accord, but wants to drive the Sportage whenever she can get it from me.
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Great little SUV for a small price - 2006 Kia Sportage
By Ray - August 5 - 1:06 amMy wife needed a new car and wanted something with 4wd. So we test drove the Honda CR-V first. My wife thought it was OK but nothing special. I suggested that she should check out the Kia Sportage since my Kia Sedona has been so reliable. Se was reluctant to do it since she really didnt think that the Kia would be comparable to the CR-V. We test drove the car and were immediately impressed with the build quality, handling and quietness of the car. We bought the luxury package with leather, heated seats and an impressive stereo with subwoofer. My wife tells me every day how she loves this vehicle. She looks forward to her morning commute.
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Very Pleased! - 2006 Kia Sportage
By TimK - July 24 - 12:13 pmWe got the Sportage EX, 6 cylinder with leather - and its great. We researched and drove lots of small SUVs and this car had the most bang for the buck. Weve had it for a month and like it more every day. Its really not a "small" SUV, in my book, with legit room for five. Leather interior in the color scheme we wanted was hard to find, but worth the effort and money.
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great SUV for the money - 2006 Kia Sportage
By ric - March 14 - 1:30 pmHard to beat a really top flight SUV for the money. Only negative is the gas mileage of 20 MPG combined.
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Very good value but with subpar engine - 2006 Kia Sportage
By H Vu - January 12 - 2:50 amI purchased this car used with 19k miles at a dealership for only $12k and it is still under factory warranty. This is a loaded EX 2wd model. It is a vibrant blue color and looks great inside and out. The car is relatively quiet and comfortable and fit and finish appears to be very good. I do have a problem with one of the rear passenger interior door handles not working, but I can just take that in any time to get it fixed. The interior leather seems to be very durable and should up up to many years of use. The premium stereo system sounds good, though loading and unloading cds into the 6-disc changer is very slow and cumbersome. Exterior lighting is very bright, both headlights and tail.
