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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  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.

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  The New Sportage - 2005 Kia Sportage
  By Adam Fay - April 17 - 2:03 am

  Probably the best handling compact SUV Ive ever driven compared to the Escape, Element, etc. Excellent fit and finish that Id expect from a European manufacturer. Stereo sounds great and all the controls are well marked and within easy reach. Headlights and fogs are very bright. 2.7 liter V-6 has a nice little low end grumble and decent pick-up off the line. More cargo space than I know what to do with. Excellent car for the money and a bargain for $21,000 with all the equipment mine has. Love it and planning on keeping it until it turns into dust, probably a very long time from now. Whod of thought 10 yrs ago Kia could build an SUV like this?