Overview & Reviews

For 2009, the Kia Sportage gets a mild face-lift along with a few electronic upgrades, including new standard features for the audio system (satellite radio as well as auxiliary and USB jacks) and a newly optional navigation system.

• Stylish and functional interior, impressive warranty, plenty of standard safety features.

• Performance and fuel economy trail those of most competitors.

User Reviews:

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  A $16K 6cyl 4x4 - 2009 Kia Sportage
  By Laura - August 23 - 9:50 am

  What is not to like about a quality 4x4 6 cylinder SUV for $16K. Electric windows, power locks, cd player, excellent in the snow. Only one problem was the right side power mirror stopped working. Will wait for a month and see if any other little things pop up. The best deal is a 10 year / 100,000 mile warranty. Come on now see if you can come close to Toyota and Honda with this kind of deal. I researched this hard before I bought and I am please as punch to get this great car. Time will tell how it stand up but so far so good.

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  Value! Value! Value! - 2009 Kia Sportage
  By Phil Blue - May 18 - 10:20 pm

  Cash for clunkers and the rebate made trading in my wifes 2000 Ford Windstar a no brainer. Five days after purchase, we drove our daughter to college, 3500 miles round trip over a weeks time. The comfortable ride was an unexpected pleasure. I am 64" and get uncomfortable driving most vehicles for long hours at a time. This Sportage was extremely comfortable during 10 hour driving times. I truly believe the Korean automakers (Kia/Hyundai) are meeting the needs of consumers these days. I now have 15,000 miles on my Kia with absolutely no problems. The 4 banger motor struggles to pass on the hwy and take on hilly Tennessee mountains. I will never buy another American made car, KIA is VALUE!

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  Love My Kia - 2009 Kia Sportage
  By Bill - May 17 - 5:13 pm

  Just traded my 1996 Jeep Cherokee (cash for clunker)for a 2009 Kia Sportage. Gas mileage is great and love the value I got for my $$$. Could not be happier with the buying experience. Thanks Murray Kia!!

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  Recent Kia purchase - 2009 Kia Sportage
  By WSB - March 31 - 2:43 pm

  after inflated ford escape and toyota dealer sticker prices I purchased my first Kia , This SUV seems well constructed and tight, It handles well and is fund to drive and even with all the added options its cost is almost half that of the others. After 30 years of American car dealer deception the purchase was a nice change.

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  So Far so good! - 2009 Kia Sportage
  By Ms.Kiesha - March 1 - 12:46 pm

  So far I absolutely love this vehicle, the only thing I dont like is the non- adjustable headrest, which can be uncomfortable on long drives...its great on gas, the radio system is great...I love it!

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  Love this car! - 2009 Kia Sportage
  By CircleGirl - February 18 - 10:46 am

  After owning a Honda, a Toyota and a Mazda, I gave Kia a gry this time. So far, I love everything about this car! The ride is smooth and quiet. The interior is impeccable. The external styling is sporty and attractive. The car handles very well on all types of road conditions and Im sure the 4WD has saved me from spinning out into a ditch several times already. I love being higher up off the road, and I think this car is a great buy.

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  2009 KIA Sportage best bang for the buck - 2009 Kia Sportage
  By drew - December 25 - 7:20 pm

  I did a lot of research between subaru, honda, toy and suzuki. You cant beat the quality, safety features (ESC, traction control, 6 airbags,all 5 star crash rating) and the 5 yr 60 mile bumper to bumper, 10yr 100k drive train warranty. I choose the 5 spd 4cyl to get the most miles per gallon. I find the 4 cyl. has plenty of zip plus its fun to drive. Living in New England getting a 4x4 was equally important. This is my second KIA, I find the quality is excellent. The sportage also has plenty of storage and room to handle my 3 kids and their gear. I owned a 07 Honda, i find the finish superior on the Kia. Maybe not as refined as a honda, but this is a very capable suv and 5000 less.

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  Long term review - 2009 Kia Sportage
  By ac - October 1 - 9:43 am

  Owned the Sportage for a year and half with 35k miles still going strong. Recently Ive been getting as much as 30 MPG. The sportage is very solid, no issues at all. The sportage has been a great commuter car and family work horse. Between commuting and getting the kids off to there sports, this car has been great. plenty of storage in the back with enough room to travel with 5 people. I find The 4 cylinder 2.0 liter engine adequate. Its not a rocket but gets me where i have to go. The 5 speed makes the sportage fun to drive. The outside finish is still as shiny as the day i got it. No issues at all , none. I do all of the required maintenance through the dealer. Easy to maintain. Great car!

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  ESC light is on - 2009 Kia Sportage
  By michelle - March 3 - 3:23 am

  I really like this car. I replaced a 2002 Chevy trailblazer with my Kia. I think its a good choice. That car was junk. Recently my esc off light is on. Any suggestions other than take it to a dealer. It isnt doing anything funky or making any noises. It came on after a bad rain storm. It comes on after about a mile a 2 has passed. Other than that its a great vehicle.

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  Best of both worlds - 2009 Kia Sportage
  By Happy - October 31 - 7:03 pm

  Have had vehicle a little over a month and am very pleased, has plenty of power and good fuel economy. Have used it to move daughter to school and hauled the needed goods well. I love the color and it always gets comments. I am tall and heavy and it is a joy to get in andout of, I think I made a good buy for me.