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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Fun to drive - 2005 Kia Sportage
By Bertil Jonsson - November 4 - 6:03 pmI love my new Kia Sportage. I have been driving Volvo-cars for the last 30 years, and now I have bought a new Kia Sportage V6. I liked the car from the very beginning. The 2,7 l V6 engine is very smooth and powerful and the automatic shift very smoothly. The car is so new and fresh here in Sweden. If I park in a parking place, people talk to me about my new Kia.
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No more sports cars - 2005 Kia Sportage
By JA Lewallen - October 26 - 11:23 pmSince I have always driven sports cars, this was a drastic change for me! But definitely a change for the better. I really liked the looks of the ones I saw on the street, so decided to drive one. I couldnt believe the comfort and the smooth ride. It handled like a dream.Getting in and out is a breeze and now I actually have room for groceries!
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Good Improvement - 2005 Kia Sportage
By Georges Saade - October 5 - 8:20 amIts a 4 cyl. Aut, Steptronic. I like the features and the Traction Control. When you are inside you wonder if youre really in a small SUV. I think Kia has done a good Job! I dont really know a lot about the reliability but I guess its ok.
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Good town car - 2005 Kia Sportage
By Cindy - September 20 - 3:03 pmThe 2005 Sportage makes a GREAT car to drive around town. It also is fun to drive on the freeway but does lack some power when you have big hills. All around it is a great family car.
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Fun lovin SUV - 2005 Kia Sportage
By Mike - September 8 - 2:06 amI purchased my 05 Sportage EX about a month ago and it is great. Yeah, the mileage is little to be desired, but gets a little better with time. I did do some modifications, like a new exhaust system and K&N filter, and that made a huge difference in the performance and a few extra miles in mileage as well. I love that the rear seats recline back a bit for long trips. If you are thinking of buying a small SUV, I definitely suggest you go look and drive one. I used Costco to purchase mine and saved a few bucks, but most of all, I didnt have to haggle over the price. I got mine for right at $20,000 (with cloth seats). Kia has come a long way and really improved on their vehicles.
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Sportage Rocks! - 2005 Kia Sportage
By Jeff - August 21 - 3:33 pmElectronic Stability Progam, ABS and traction control are standard! Great stereo 6 cd changer, "Sportmatic" slap stick is storty.
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KIA REALY IS THE POWER TO SURPRISE - 2005 Kia Sportage
By Juilo Porven - June 19 - 6:13 pmI bought this vehicle before I moved out from Florida to North Carolina. I have made several road trips with this car and it has never giving me a problem. I maintain it at the dealership and have done every required service when it is due. The service I get is better than some Lexus or Mercedes dealerships. I also own a 06 Rio Sedan and have been very happy with it also. Like most folk I did the researsh on this vehicle and compared it to the Hondas and Toyotas. But when you look at the warranty and the value for your dollar the KIA Sportage wins hands down. I would recommend this vehicle to any one that wants a good SUV at a great price.
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An Easy Choice - 2005 Kia Sportage
By Fan4neil - May 3 - 8:33 amTraded in 2003 Toyota Tundra (awful mileage and impractical). Was wifes dream vehicle but common sense won out. I had driven Tucson and liked it but we both went to drive the Kia. Gearing made it feel sportier and interior is beautiful. Wife liked well enough to buy on the spot. Sportage is fun to drive, luxurious, practical, roomy. The value is unbelievable as Kia has so many nice features and they are done up in a great package. 6 CD changer is awesome and black leather interior with heated seats is a great place to spend time. Mix of freeway and in town getting us about 22 mpg. Cannot believe others would purchase mundane CR-V or RAV4 and spend much more to end up with much less. Go Kia!
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Great Little SUV - 2005 Kia Sportage
By Elise - April 27 - 2:06 pmI love driving my new Sportage! My daughter had bought one and when I had the chance to drive it I fell in love and went and bought one, too! Its fun to drive and turns on a dime! Great warranty, and KIA is quick to recall any problems and fix them pronto! Mileage could improve as I havent yet gotten over 17.6 MPG and was "promised" at least 19. Overall, though, a great value!
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Dont knock it til you try it! - 2005 Kia Sportage
By jordans_stang - April 26 - 10:42 pmI am impressed. My wife and I have a 2012 Mustang and a 2013 Elantra and decided we wanted a cheap 3rd car to go off-roading and camping. I was so impressed with our Elantra that I decided to look at Sportages and Tucsons. I found that Sportages were listed cheaper, so I tested one. I actually really loved so much about it and so did my wife so we got it for such a good deal. It has so many features for a 2005! We took it up the mountain in 4 inches of fresh snow and it never slipped once--even going up steep hills. It easily tackled rocky and bumpy steep hills, too. I am more than impressed and cannot wait to go camping in the next few months. It has 125,000 miles on it and runs so smooth!
