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2010 Kia Sportage
Kia Sportage has more power to it if you handle it than an average SUV. This gives it a sports car feeling that is enjoyable to drive. Though, the Sportage has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 140 horsepower as normal, majority of assessors favor the 2.7-liter V6 engine having 173 horsepower. You can acquire the improved V6 engine for only $1,000 extra than the normal price. Though, there are grievances that the Sportage is somewhat slow in contrast to other cars of this kind. Fuel economy is not something to boast about as the newest model of the Kia gives 20 mpg city and 25 for highway driving on the basis of the 2 wheel drive model.
There is quality of style and elegance standing out in the exterior of the 2010 Kia Sportage. The car is given a sporty look as the wheel arches are emphasized, and this feature makes it appealing to all the age group. On the whole the body shape has a toned and rather chiseled look to it; the Sportage is audacious without being over the top. There is a lot of leg room in the front as well as the rear and it makes it a comfortable car. This SUV can seat 5, though the back middle seat was very uncomfortable as compared to the others and only truly comfortable for just short trips.
The Sportage has the normal features, but if you want luxury package you will have to pay additional $1,300. This luxury package let you to have leather upholstery, chrome interior door handles, warm front seats, and extra. There is fairly large luggage space in this SUV it has 66.6 cubic feet when the seat is folded down and 23.6 cubic feet with the back seat up. Additionally there is beneath floor cargo space in the rear with extra space in the back center arm rests.
The safety package of Kia Sportage includes electronic Stability Control, full-length side curtain air bags, dual front advanced air bags, and dual front seat-mounted side air bags. At an initial cost of $17,042 for the base model it is one of the most reasonable in its group. It performed well in the frontal and rear impact tests, however in the roof power test it did not perform well. The 2010 Kia Sprtage gives a practical ride both in the city and on the highway; even then it could have been a great deal improved if fuel economy was not a concern. It is a reasonably priced SUV, though there are other models in the market that would most likely beat it hands down in many sections.