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2020 Kia Sportage consumer reviews

$23,990–$25,490 MSRP range
side view of 2020 Sportage Kia
(184 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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Comfy, zippy, stylish, good has mileage

I researched on my own many different vehicles. I wanted something that was AWD, had to be comfortable, looked good with style, has a good pick up and go without hesitation. I was surprised at the room inside, it's more than I expected. I'm not talking about a huge suv type of room, but then if I do that, my gas mileage will go down. But, this has room and even impressed my husband on comfort which is hard to do with him in a vehicle. I drive city and highway and love driving it in both situations. This has style!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great but highway mileage stinks

Like everything about the vehicle except the gas mileage. 100 miles going on the turnpike I got 25mpg. Coming back I got 23.5mpg. Used the cruise control. That’s a long ways from 30mpg adverted.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Never thought I would buy a foreign car

1st time buying a Kia. Never thought I would. I came from a Ford Ranger, so this car is quite different and it is like comparing apples to oranges. If I never had my Ranger, this Kia would be great. Got it over one wk ago. 2020 Red Sportage S. I love the power; I can park it anywhere. Very nice interior. Love the standard back up camera and blind spot mirrors. AWD is great, I did get snow tires because I was used to 4WD. It is sporty and a little tough looking, which I like. Wish ground clearance was higher. A bit limited front visability. Gas mileage is less than ideal; I can see the gas meter move, but it is not a deal breaker. Wish it had Serious radio. For an SUV it it great; I just have to get used to it. Has a lot of features for the price. Yes, buy it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Just bought mine less than a week ago.

The 2020 LX I just purchased was a replacement for my 2018 LX. The new model has many safety nannies that I find important. In fact, my insurance is a full $1 cheaper!!! That's per year😁 This is my fourth Kia, the aforementioned Sportage and 2 Souls, both with the manual transmission. Wish the clutch was offered in the Sportage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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NO SIRIUS RADIO????

Very nice small SUV but it's going to take some getting used to losing my SIRIUS RADIO. Then when I called to cancel all Sirius wanted to do was upsell me some plug and play thing! I can stream my pandora!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Second Car of this Make/Model

Obviously like it enough to get a new one. Great size. Useful accessories. Handles well. Good on gas. Very good value for the dollar. Professional sales person.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Cheap inside , no CD PLAYER!

To many gadgets that are useless! Most of the extra features are completely useless but raise cost of car. Too many buttons and stuff on steering wheel. They are too easy to accident hit . Seats sit way too low. No CD Player! Only a radio! Also NO SPARE???? Really??? This car is not worth what you are asking. Only good thing is the warranty. For the money that Kia is asking for their cars is crazy! I can buy a great car like , Toyota, Honda, Lexus for same prices & they are extremely good automobiles. You can keep these little things!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Third Kia we have owned

I love that it’s an SUV that isn’t huge. I absolutely recommend the sun roof and the sliding roof. The only disappointment is that it does not have the back up warning ⚠️ if something is behind you. It does have the side warning if a person or car is coming from either side. I love the leather interior, I will never buy another vehicle with cloth seats. I like that it has 3 different driving modes. Normal, Eco, and Sport. Another option I have is I can turn on or off the AWD. I can shift the car if I get in a spot that the AWD can’t get me out of. The back with the seats laid down gives so much room, I put a matching antique dresser and the vanity in the back. I couldn’t be happier with my Sportage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First time buyer of Kia

We just bought it so it’s hard to really give a lot of thoughts on it. I will say we looked at a lot of suvs before we choose the Kia Sportage. I read review after reviews on all of the SUV’s in this category. Out of all of them for what you get for the money you can’t beat the Kia. Great ride, comfortable interior, and all the safety features that comes with it. You have to get the top of the line in the other subs, just to get some of the features that you get on the Kia Sportage. We are very happy so far with our decision

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I have owned in terms of reliability and

This car is awesome it gets great gas mileage, it looks like a Porsche and it has Apple car play. On top of that it has lane keeping assist where it can actually control the vehicle if you start faltering from your lane... similar to Tesla Autopilot!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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