2009 Kia Sportage consumer reviews

Took delivery yesterday of my '09 Sportage (traded '02 PT Cruiser with 93,000 miles). I've only put 100 miles on the KIA so far, but my experiences, impressions and expectations are positive. Car has tons of room, comfortable seats and driving position (I'm 6' 1"), excellent visibility -- still getting used to the "posts" between windshield and doors -- and is fun to drive. I don't put the pedal to the metal, so the acceleration rate is fine with me. I bought the 4-cylinder (w/auto), and 4x2 instead of 4x4. Despite high profile, it's easy getting in and out of seats. Car handles well in side winds. It's quiet inside. Ride is firm, even bumpy, over rough road at low speeds, but a dream at 65-plus on the Interstate. Bottom line: lots of car for the money. Good dealer experience. No-price haggling. Great warranty. Cool looking vehicle, and really glad I bought the Sportage.