2008 Kia Sportage Summary

2008 Kia Sportage

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2008 Kia Sportage

Kelley Blue Book Retail $12,200–$14,800  

MPG City: 17 – 20 Highway: 21 – 25

Available Engines

173-hp, 2.7-liter V-6 (regular gas)
140-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)

Transmissions

4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.4) 14 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

Four-cylinder or V-6
Manual or automatic
FWD or AWD
Standard stability system
Seats five
 

What We Like

+Low base price
+Decent ride quality
+Turning circle
+Seat-folding operation
+Manageable size
+Reliability and warranty
 

What We Don't

-Front-seat comfort
-V-6 gas mileage
-Aging interior
-Small cargo area
-So-so crash-test ratings
-Highway passing power
 
Besides a minor interior tweak, the 2008 Kia Sportage is identical to last year's model. It's a compact SUV that competes with other small utes such as the Jeep Compass and Honda Element. Because Kia and Hyundai share corporate parentage, the Sportage is related to Hyundai's Tucson.  Read More

6 Available Sportage Trims

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    Original MSRP
LX w/o A/C 4dr Front-wheel Drive
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$16,360
LX 4dr 4x4
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$19,855
LX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive
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$20,355
LX V6 4dr 4x4
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$21,655
EX V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive
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$21,705
EX V6 4dr 4x4
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$23,205
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