2011 Kia Sportage

Rating from STL Driver

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I purchased my KIA Sportage SX GDI almost 2 months ago. I drove several models before landing on the SX. While the basic styling is similar between trim levels, the SX is "near luxury" and very reflective of a few friends Audi's. The option list is exhaustive and it's fun to drive. It handles fairly tight and with 0-60 at just 6.1 seconds- I was blown away. The engine is pretty quiet for a turbo and very smooth shifting between its 6 gears. Paddle shifters would have been a nice touch. Visibility is good but not great out of the rear. I have read some complaints about it online but it has not been an issue for me. The back-up camera and proximity sensors come in handy. After almost 2 mos I'm still looking for excuses to run errands. I would definitely recommend a visit to your local Kia Dealer if you haven't seen one in person- or better yet, ridden in one."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Yeti60

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Recently purchased a certified, pre-owned 2011 Sportage SX turbo in Techno Orange with only 6,000 miles on it. Overall (after 1 month) I really love this car. Pros: Styling (both exterior and interior), amazing warranty, turbo has great pick up and passing power, heated and cooled seats, bluetooth, leather seat comfort, panaromic roof, interior build quality and materials and yes, the techno orange which is definitely a head turner. Cons: The only con, which is minor at best, is gas mileage which is averaging around 25mpg. That said, am happy to live with mpg in order to have the turbo engine. Lastly, I would tell anyone looking for an SUV to seriously consider the Sportage (in particular the turbo model). Have previously owned Honda CR-V, Volvo X60, Mitsubishi Outlander and the Sportage definitely beats them all."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from deedee

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have not had my sportage long but I lov it so far its compact and slick . Its bright red and I Love it. the the way it handle is a dream . It has dedcent gas miliage. Its just right for me and my family I really like the bluetooth feature in my car i can talk and keep my eyes on the road. Its comfrontable in the inside and I don;t have to lower myself in the car its up hight enough. My car was not new it is a 2011 but it looks and and handles like a new car. I am a happy camper."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Car Enthusiast

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Having test driven several vehicles in the same range, I was on the lookout for a good deal on a Sportage. Found a fantastic deal on a 2011 under 16,000 miles. I'm over 6' tall with long legs so seating was essential. This fit perfectly still with plenty of room for backseaters. The amenities are great with the Nav/stereo system excellent. Mileage and ride are both tops and better than others I drove. Warranty on the KIA is another great selling point. More than satisfied and have recommended to others. I might add that this was a Motor Trend Certified vehicle."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Kia Sportage EX owner

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Kia likes to greatly exaggerate their mileage expectations. This car going downhill on the highway might get 28 miles to the gallon. As soon as you need to accelerate it drops into the teens. It is a great little vehicle that has fabulous accessories but if you are buying to save fuel it will be a disappointment. Around town it averages about 17 MPG as long as you don't hit any traffic lights, you can watch the average MPG meter nosedive as soon as you hit the gas as the car is underpowered."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Kenny the car guy

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"After many months of checking out cars, my wife and I decided to purchase the 2012 Kia Sportage EX. We loved the backup camera, bluetooth, interior and exterior as compared to the competition. After driving the car for a month and with one long trip under our belts, we have not changed our minds! We both love the car. Ours came standard with 18 wheels/tires. Several reviewers have commented about how harsh the ride is with this combination. I was in total agreement when we first drove the car. I felt that something must be wrong for this car to have such a harsh ride, and it was! Ours came with 45 psi in all four tires! We could run over a dime in the road and feel it! I dropped the air pressure to 35 psi and now it rides like it should and handles like a sports car. Another issue for me is the lack of power in high gear going up hills. You will be better served if you use the sport shifting mode in this situation and down shift when you come to a hill. The 168 foot lbs of torque is not achieved until 4000 rpm's which means that you will have to help this car along in the power department! The transmission does a very good job of down shifting on its own but will drop down to 4th gear going up long hills in the mountains at highway speeds. I have already installed a class II trailer hitch to tow our SeaDoo Speedster to the lake and I expect to have to use the manual shift mode in this situation as well. Overall, we are very happy with the car. We keep a car for at least 10 years, so we will see what the long term results will be in a few years!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Changes thought about kia

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"Love this car, the exterior is very sleek yet the interior is very stylish with the mp3 aux connect and the ipod connector. Love the smoothness of the ride-unlike my previous car i owned, you can hardly feel any bumps in the road. Gas mileage is amazing even though me and my family drive A LOT we still fill up every 2 weeks( use to fill up every week). The only thing I wish it had was more trunk space-that the only reaswon it got a overall 4 stars. LOTS of compliments on this one. Made my family, friends and I change our minds COMPLETELY about Kia-they stepped their game up!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from In centeral pa.

(3)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bough this auto 1 year ago and if I had to do it again I would look else where. The front wheels spray road dirt back to the rear door and take the paint off. The ride on some areas goes from nice to bad. I think they need to change shock design. Also you will go through( H--l) to putting trailer hitch wiring in,( there is no tie in) ON A 2011 model. PS. kiss you paint GOOD BY."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from NowAKiaGuy

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"We bought a 2011 Sportage LX AWD to get us up the hills and around snow country, where we travel every weekend, year-round. The most-appreciated features of the Sportage include the absolutely quiet freeway ride, decent gas mileage and features and ameities like Bluetooth integration, iPod integration (took a little getting used to) and HomeLink (I can now turn on home interior lights when we arrive). The biggest differentiators between the Sportage and other comparable small SUVs we tested include the 6-speed automatic, the efficient 176-hp engine, and the state-of-the-art Dynamax AWD system. The Schreyer exterior design was also a selling point - modern and "upscale" for the price. The Sportage also handles very well for an SUV, feeling like it has a much lower center of gravity. It's a joy in the twisties. Fit and finish, initial reliability, technical design and platform solidity continue to impress. Now, I'm thinking about a Forte - wondering if Kia can squeeze Dynamax into that platform...."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Bill

(3)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		2 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"This car is nice to look at but when you owne it you relise it is a poor quality poor constructed and pray you are never involved in a accident with it. The dealer ship is over priceing the car you loose $10,000.00 RIGHT OUT THE DOOR.When you go for parts you will again be charged to much for poor quality product.My advice but a Hyundai"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family