2008 Kia Sportage
2008 Kia Sportage by Suv-Reviews.net
The 2008 Kia Sportage is a carryover from the 2007 version, with a stylish addition – embossed markings for the side mirror controls. The Kia Sportage is the whole package – style, comfort, value, efficient handling and safety. The Sportage comes on two trims – LX and EX. Both trims offer the choice of front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.
Both the LX and the EX trims of the Kia Sportage give you the option of a 140-hp, 2.0 litre four cylinder engine or a 173-hp 2.7 litre V6 engine. Depending on the engine, the transmission will be different – for the V6 engines, a four-speed automatic transmission is standard, while for the four-cylinder LX has a five-speed manual transmission. Both trims of the Kia Sportage seat five comfortably.
The Kia Sportage is a great option for those who want a great compact SUV with nice features for a great price – the Sportage is priced a few thousand below its competitors and gives the same quality. It comes with a basic warranty of either sixty months or 60,000 miles. You can expect a fuel economy of 25 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg on city roads.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Association gives the Kia Sportage the highest safety rating for both the driver and the front passenger – five stars. The new Sportage incorporates all standard safety measures – all disc anti-lock brakes, an electronic stability system to make sure that the driver does not lose control and front and side curtain airbags for safety in case of a crash.
The 2008 Kia Sportage is versatile, value-for-money and definitely among the best economic all-purpose vehicles available in today’s market.
Among the most sought-after vehicles in 2008, the new Kia Sportage is available for a price between $16,00 (€10,350) and $22,900 (€14,800).
