Overview & Reviews

An all-new Sportage returns after a two-year hiatus. It's now a car-based SUV intended to compete with the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.

• Generous passenger and cargo space, stylish and functional interior, standard side and head curtain airbags, hard-to-beat warranty, standard ABS and stability control.

• Down on power and cargo capacity versus its competitors.

User Reviews:

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  Reliable, comfortable SUV with a lot of extras!!! - 2005 Kia Sportage
  By Kent Larson - February 26 - 6:21 am

  When compared with other SUVs out there, you cant beat Kia for the value for the money. So many extras that come standard that you pay more for with other brands. They just keep making them better and seem to know exactly what the discerning car-buying public is looking for! This car drives as good as when we bought it almost 100,000 miles ago, with more miles to go!

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  Kia Converted - 2005 Kia Sportage
  By Tammy - February 23 - 4:33 pm

  The only thing I dont love about my new Sportage is the lack of pep. I test drove a RAV-4 4 cylinder with 53,000 miles on it before the Sportage. I liked both but I had a hard time letting go of the zippiness of the RAV-4. My dealer said Toyota had a much more advanced 4 cylinder motor than Kia. Well I wish Kia would figure out how to do it. BUT, the 4 cylinder is still peppy enough for me. I drive on the highway everyday back and forth to work and I dont have any trouble with passing if I want to. I absolutely LOVE the smooth ride, and lack of rattles. My mothers Explorer feels like a jalopy after riding in my Sportage. I dont like to ride in anyone elses cars now. Kia did a great job.

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  The Best - 2005 Kia Sportage
  By Gene - February 23 - 2:00 pm

  I thought this vehicle would be to small but am very pleased to Say it has pleanty of room. My wife and I are bigger and we have more than enough room. There is pleanty of leg room in the back seats so no one is crowded. The 4 cylinder engine has more power than I expected and have no problems going up and down the mountains of Colorado. I also like the nice long warranty.

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  Kia is reliability... - 2005 Kia Sportage
  By Big Ski - January 6 - 7:10 pm

  Great vehicle! I am 66" and the CR-V nor the RAV-4 had any space for me. A big plus is the price. I got what I wanted and stayed BELOW what I wanted to spend. My wife and I own a Sedona already as well and that has held up great as well.

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  A great SUV - 2005 Kia Sportage
  By KiaGene - October 2 - 4:50 am

  The Sportage is a great small SUV. The 4 cylinder engine has more power than I expected and the fuel mileage is great. The included features that you dont have to pay extra for are worth it also.

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  Great New Design - 2005 Kia Sportage
  By Diana - August 29 - 3:46 pm

  Great new style, easy handling, economical and more added safety features.

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  2005 Kia Sportage - 2005 Kia Sportage
  By Mark Dearborn - July 15 - 12:56 pm

  If you are looking for an affordable, spacious, fuel efficient and fun to drive SUV, the Sportage is the one. We were looking for more room yet not a SUV that would take up two parking spots. We got the 6 cylinder ( a must) completely loaded with all options (leather, 6 cd, amp, subwoofer, sunroof etc) except 4WD for less than 22K. It sits up high enough for the feel of a SUV yet drives like a car. The 100,000 mile limited warranty is a plus. My wife loves this vehicle as everyday transportation to and back from work.

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  Kia Sportage 2005 - 2005 Kia Sportage
  By notimeoff - June 1 - 9:10 pm

  The Sportage is a pleasure to own and drive. The service from my local dealer is great. Plenty of power with the v6. The 4 cylinder I test drove had a lackluster motor.

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  Love this little SUV! - 2005 Kia Sportage
  By Jaxnurse - May 20 - 7:43 pm

  Bought this only a week ago for my teenage daughter, but have driven it enough to say that I absolutely love it. Its fun to drive, very perky for a 4 cyl. Its a basic model, so had a keyless remote installed for $100, but thats OK. I dont miss the bells and whistles at all, as its got all you need. The stereo is nice, the AC kicks, the steering is tight and it brakes on a dime. I feel this car is save for my daughter, and that says a lot. Im thinking of buying one for myself next year when I get rid of my Nissan!

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  Features & Price are Hard to Ignore - 2005 Kia Sportage
  By Landenberg, PA - May 7 - 5:16 pm

  Absolutely fun to drive! Solid handling, quiet, and decent performance. We traded in a 97 Sportage EX for a new 05. We never had any problems with the 97 after 8 years and 60k miles and it wasnt half the car of the 05 Sportage. We looked at a Rav4 to replace the 97 but decided to take a look at the new Sportage just to see what it was like. I would have shelled out the cash for a Rav4 but after driving the 05 Sportage, I was sold. The features and accessories are better than the Rav and for a price thats impossible to beat. The Rav4 is a great car but I felt like I would have been throwing money away to buy one. Look past the Kia logo and do your homework. I think youll be sold too.