Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Non smoking Campers view 2008 sportage. - 2008 Kia Sportage
  By 4wheels2move - October 12 - 10:13 pm

  This review do to recal on the 2007 sportage Going home from the dealership my check engine light went on. I read the manual. I checked for recalls on the web. I found one recall for brake sensor and took the 2008 kia back . I told them of the recall. Kia checked the computer and told me they had never had five sensors bad , reset my computer and sent me home. Light came on just down the street. I told them I thought it was the brake sensor. The computer said steering. They replaced it. Almost home check engine light again.I told them brake sensor gives false codes. They replaced pitch,yhaw, finaly the last the sensor a brake sensor done. When cruise control stopped working. Problem fixed

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  Poor fuel mileage - 2008 Kia Sportage
  By Don - September 1 - 10:16 pm

  I really liked this SUV so much that I bought another one in September for my wife. MISTAKE!!

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  Sportage - 2008 Kia Sportage
  By Ray K - August 26 - 10:56 am

  Have had Kia Sportage 2 months. Have tried competitors and $ for $ cant beat value. Have an Amanti (2nd one) and as for value/comfort for $$ compares to the best of them. Not small guy was going to get Cadillac but not enough difference to make the addl $$ worth it.

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  Wonder Kia - 2008 Kia Sportage
  By stevetye418 - August 16 - 11:00 am

  I was skeptical when I test drove this vehicle. Hopeful when I bought it. After owning it for two years I am extremely happy with it. I have had no problems and it goes everywhere I ask it to. Keyless entry would be nice, and a little more horsepower would improve it. However, I feel happy with vehicle and I WILL definitely buy another one. I was able to make the 25 mile commute to work with 6-8 inches of snow covering the roadway, no problems, it just powered right through.

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  Piece of JUNK - 2008 Kia Sportage
  By KIA Sportage - August 16 - 6:23 am

  Piece of junk. I will not buy another KIA. It is in the shop with more repairs being done than I am able to drive it. Heater blows cold air, Shocks and bearings have had to be replaced, ESC sensor goes out on it, Wiper blades stick to the windshield. This is just to name a few of the problems with it.

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  great small SUV for the price - 2008 Kia Sportage
  By Will Heater - January 3 - 12:07 am

  this vehicle has FWD, but with good snow tires it was the best winter auto ever. MPG not great. Having a 2.7 L engine worth getting less milage. I would buy another Sportage. Only been in the shop twice in 8 years other than routine brakes , oil and filter,etc.

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  mountain road king - 2008 Kia Sportage
  By Tony M, - December 30 - 1:46 am

  I had tried my kia sportage 4 wheel drive 6v from las vegas to salt lake city and back after two days, had feeling of confident that it works well in up and down the road, zigzag was not a road threat at all, it can be maneuver easily and controlled, engine power is excellent, it will not turn you down, At first I am not confident about her performance, but with long driving, I can testify that it is a quality SUV, I dont blame myself for having Kia brand.

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  Terrible - 2008 Kia Sportage
  By Eric b - December 5 - 12:11 pm

  Started off as a great car then slowly became a money pit, due to the electrical recall that the dealership "forgot " to tell us about. Please spend your money elsewhere.

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  Very happy with my sportage! - 2008 Kia Sportage
  By tlk7005 - September 19 - 7:40 am

  Quality, performance, and features for base model right up there with other manufacturers such as Toyota, Hyundai, Ford, Honda, etc. in my experience. Reliability has been great! Have put 12,000 miles on in 7 mos. Dealer has been a pleasure to work with as has service dept. Avg gas mileage is 25, mostly hwy! Roomy and comfy, even back seat. And large dog fits in cargo space. Curious about handling in snow yet? Price cant be beat and dealer practically gave away the extended warranty as well, which, by the way, beats the competitions warranties by miles, literally and figuratively! Love my 2008 Sportage so much I just bought a new 2009 last weekend to go with it! This time it is a 4WD.

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  Most bang for the buck - 2008 Kia Sportage
  By kiajerry - September 14 - 11:36 pm

  Best all-around and versatile vehicle i have ever owned. This is my third Kia, i already knew they are a great value. Cant wait till winter, this is my first all-wheel drive ride. The sportage is a nicer vehicle than my wifes 05 Mazda Tribute S. The only thing the Mazda has is a few more ponies. Way to go Kia!