Overview & Reviews
The Kia Sportage has been completely redesigned for 2011.
- Plenty of premium features
- Intuitive controls.
- Sharp styling inside and out
- More fun to drive than other crossovers
- Less cargo capacity than other crossovers.
- Slightly stiff-legged ride
User Reviews:
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Fuel mileage dissapointing but nice SUV with lots of option - 2011 Kia Sportage
By kds5 - February 11 - 3:22 amWeve had our 2011 Sportage for about 6 months and we pleased with almost everything. Traded in a Lexus IS250 that got 29-32 mpg for more room and mileage that ranges from 22-33 on the sticker. Driving very conservatively in "ECO" mode with reg fuel only gets us about 19.8 combined highway and city. If we use premium fuel with no ethanol we up that about 4 mpg. Using premium on the highway only we can get about 26.5. Now has about 8500 miles so should be broken in by now. Other than that, the car is loaded with options comparable to our Lexus. We like the nav better and it updates with Satellite vs buying a disc. Enjoying it overall and looks great, just disappointed in the fuel.
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Sportage love - 2011 Kia Sportage
By DMillinois - September 9 - 10:00 amI was drawn to the 2011 Sportage because of its looks. The cars steering is touchy, but was easy to get comfortable with. The Sportage replaced my 99 Jeep Cherokee and feels roomier than the jeep, though Im pretty sure its smaller. The Sportage looks good, drives smooth and had more basic features than other cars I had checked out. I went for the EX model because I am vain and really wanted the big shiny rims, and also fog lights. The model with the navigation screen and panoramic roof looks amazing, but is too much to pay for a Kia. I went the last day of the month and was able to get the car at dealer cost. Id suggest everyone do the same for whatever car you are looking to buy.
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Move over Rav-4 & CRV - 2011 Kia Sportage
By corby2 - August 30 - 10:33 amMy wife wanted a small ute that could get her around during the long New England winter so AWD was a must-have. We started out looking at the same old/same old Rav 4 and CRV. They were both boring. Maybe its because the styling is getting dated on both of these utes. We checked out the Sportage after seeing a couple on the road. The dealer had just got in the SX in a really nice color (Mineral Gray). One test drive and we were sold. Performance, style and price sold us on this car. That was in April. Now its October and the only thing we have had to do is change the oil. If you are even thinking of a Rav-4 or CRV check out the Sportage. Kia has come a long way in a very short time.
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A "jewel" discovered by former luxury sedan owner - 2011 Kia Sportage
By ncmtnbooper - July 11 - 4:09 pmHad AWD SX 3 weeks and ecstatic w/decision! Discerning and detail oriented, discovered this particular new model while refining choices for youngest daughter (buying first car entering final PhD student year in Cincinnati). Last two cars hand-built 2005 VW V8 Phaeton and 2001 BMW 750 IL, so I "know" luxury cars. At 62", comfort is a "must" - closely followed by size, performance, and value. "Fit" of loaded gray SX "just right" (golf clubs & accessories store privately in rear and roomy to ferry 2 standard poodles daily to office). No winter use yet for AWD, but MPG usually 30+. Daughter bought identical Red one sans NAV package. Wouldnt consider other non-turbo charged Sportages.
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Wheres the storage tray? - 2011 Kia Sportage
By hybanker - June 7 - 12:03 pmAnybody else get a new sportage and have the dealer tell them the rear storage tray will be available later? Its listed as standard equipment, but my dealer cant find one or order one. Otherwise very happy with the purchase. Nice warranty - I got rid of a Ford Freestyle because the transfer case kept leaking.
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Would like to know - 2011 Kia Sportage
By cookie - November 9 - 10:00 amgreat car. drives a little rougher than the chevy hhr that i traded on this car but overall nice. did dealer charge anyone else $1000.00 above sticker price? just noticed paperwork.
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Awesome - 2011 Kia Sportage
By Nathan - August 24 - 7:20 amI went to check out the new sportage because i liked the way they looked and they were more affordable than the tahoe my wife wanted. after the test drive i was sold. i got the lx with upgraded rims and navi with backup cam it is amazing. even the glove box has ac for a bottle of water or whatever you decided to put in there to keep cool thats crazy! tons of room and the gps and backup cam is awesome. huge screen!
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Who would have known? - 2011 Kia Sportage
By dezcars - May 15 - 10:00 amI purchased the EX FULLY LOADED AWD version. With every conceivable option it still only came to $30,065. The Orange color is eye popping, went to Niagara Falls and back from Syracuse NY and got 29.4 mpg with only 700 miles on the odometer. The hidden tray in the back wasnt in any of the vehicles on the lot so the dealership ordered it for me. Since its supposed to be in the vehicles as standard equipment, I got it for free. I bought the optional 10 year 100K bumper to bumper warranty and looking over what it covers its worth every penny. I was looking at all types of vehicles for my wife, she spotted this as it came off the truck. Its an outstanding vehicle. Youll love it. KIA? You Bet!
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Great Ride - 2011 Kia Sportage
By suvhappy - January 14 - 10:47 amI have only owned my Sportage since Jan 16 which is 3 days as of today and I could not be happier. Traded in a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado that had poor gas mileage (of course), was noisy to drive, uncomfortable to sit in except for short drives and handled like a Mack Truck. Just was completely dissatisfied with the drive and feel of an American-made car/SUV which felt cheap - not the reputation of Jeep I had expected. My Sportage has just made a 5 hour trip from the upper northwest Ohio to Columbus and neither I or my passengers felt fatigued by the seating or the room available in the seats. Got the 6-speed Automatic, turbo charged T-GDI model and I am thrilled.
