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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  very nice so far, but... - 2011 Kia Sportage
  By jlg1875 - December 7 - 6:49 am

  Bought the LX 2WD on Saturday and though so far I like it, I have a few gripes. I traded in a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE after only 9400 miles. It was a decent vehicle, but living in NJ just outside NYC with constant stop and go traffic, my MPGs were averaging around 20. I agree so far with other reviews, the Sportages ride is very firm, and with a lot of local streets looking like the moons surface, I found that out quickly. However, Im used to it already as the Santa Fe was not the smoothest ride on its 18 inch rims (Sportage has 17 inch). Steering is also very light and will take some getting used to. Interior a little too plasticy, but I dont agree that rear visibility is all that bad.

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  After a month of use - 2011 Kia Sportage
  By Anonymous - November 19 - 2:00 am

  After a month, I rate this vehicle better than average and the leader in this class. The ride is stiff, perhaps too stiff. The Sirrus radio sounds a bit shrill at the mid level and treble, but the FM is not as bad. Maybe it is the antenna. It took some time, but I found a bass boost in the set-up program. But it does handle well and is comfortable, except for the ultra stiff ride. The mileage is a minimum 20.5mpg in town and 29mpg on the highway, not quite what I expected, but better than my 2003 Honda CRV. I like the Sportage better than the sister Tucson. Would I buy again, probably, but might spend $6000 more for a Buick Regal.

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  So Far So Good! - 2011 Kia Sportage
  By GD - October 14 - 10:00 am

  Well I have had a Honda Accord and a Nissan Maxima. I purchased a Honda 2010 and really felt after all the snow that fell in my area that I should have purchased a SUV. I was informed that Kia has a pretty good SUV with a great safety rating. So I tried it and decided to trade in the Honda. So far so good. The ride is a bit firm and I am starting to get use to it. I will update if there are any changes.

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  Try it - 2011 Kia Sportage
  By STEVE - October 7 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle is a nice compact package the only thing it needs is a we bit more power I would highly recommend they re-engineer this vehicle with a turbo or a 6 cylinder

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  Well designed car. - 2011 Kia Sportage
  By tk6 - May 28 - 12:27 am

  Im very happy with my Sportage SX. It is a lot of car for the money. It serves my need for something big enough to carry me, my wife and toddler on weekend daytrips. It does it while managing to be fun to drive, fairly frugal on gas, stylish and comfortable. Lots of tech features like USB, Bluetooth, backup camera, navigation, heated/cooled seat, dual-pane panoramic sunroof and premium stereo w/ sub.

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  Great so far! - 2011 Kia Sportage
  By rob8here - March 9 - 10:00 am

  So far I really love this car. Its got all the benefits of a small car (mpg, parking, turn radius), but its really fun to drive and has lots of "utility" features.

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  Very impressive SUV - 2011 Kia Sportage
  By Bill Moore - January 26 - 10:00 am

  Exceptionally well designed. Incredible array of features for the price. Build quality is excellent. Got the AWD EX with leather/sunroof package. Recently parked next to some BMW, Audi and Lexus SUVs and this SUV knocks them all off the block on looks alone. Buy it, you wont regret it.

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  Give me back my Ford - 2011 Kia Sportage
  By Darrell D. Pratte - January 8 - 1:22 pm

  Took this car to the dealer cause it just did not seem like the turbo would kick in, never found anything wrong. They charge $85.00 every time to do a diagnostic check, and there is never any thing wrong. Then the engine threw a rod. Paid $6000.00 for a new short block. Then I got a letter in the mail telling me Kia is extending the warranty on the engine, cause they are blowing up. Im waiting to see if the company will refund the cost of the short block. Took the car to the dealer yesterday, something is wrong with the turbo. Its doing exactly what I described before the $6000.00 repair, and now its the turbo. I do not know if the problem is the car, the car company, the dealer, the mechanics, or just a little bit of all.

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  Loving it!!! - 2011 Kia Sportage
  By loulou7 - September 22 - 4:52 am

  Couldnt be happier with our purchase. I love my new car!! Havent found any downfalls yet. I did have concerns before purchasing about the C pillars but, so far we havent had any visability issues. The 18 inch wheels are a little stiffer ride, but not bad at all. All in all just very happy with the Sportage and we have people ask us about it all the time.

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  Now fixed and so far ok - 2011 Kia Sportage
  By regy65 - July 22 - 7:00 pm

  Bought vehicle at 200 miles on it misfire in engine, and needed new intake manifold, so far so good, Stiff ride across country compared to other suv., noisy front end suspension over rough roads or bumps this should be addressed by kia since a little to loud for a brand new suv. down hill assist works good on a steep steep hill. the 4x4 lock in option is great but yet left in just standard awd works well that way also. Head lights are a little to dim for me and my wife at night. So I hope that Kia does some TSP,s on the items that I have suggested, would help me to buy Kia again, we will see and keep you posted