2017 Kia Sportage SX Turbo AWD |
2.0-liter turbocharged DOHC I4 (237 hp @ 00 rpm, 260 lb-ft of torque @ 1450 rpm ) Six-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive 20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) 22.8 (Observed, MPG) base Price (LX FWD) $ 23.885 (US) / $ 26.620 (Canada) As Tested (SX Turbo AWD) $ 34.895 (US) / $ 41.220 (Canada) All prices include $ 895 destination fee (US) or $ 1,825 destination charge and tax A / C (Canada ). |
rising SUV to King automotive stronghold is well documented. Seizing the opportunity for big profits and glory of sales, manufacturers have taken their existing product, added two doors and ladled on chrome. Buyers flocked to them as Brexiters queue to change their vote. In time, thanks to the Prius tofu-free twinks conduct that nuclear peace sandals, these brutes have become politically correct, a Monsanto house fracking kit and, with few exceptions, were resigned to the dustbin of history.
OEM recognized the trend, backing slowly away from the behemoth machines. Changing their offers unibody smaller, large crosses two boxes soon dotted the landscape, watering down the SUV formula until buyers were left with the automotive equivalent of Metamucil.
few manufacturers dare to challenge the conventions and style of their crossing with a minimum of thought and originality. Nissan uses nail clippings for its flagship Juke. Dodge tried to bully his way through the aisles with Nitro bloodthirsty. Now, Kia has redesigned its popular Sportage and, well, you will not lose in the parking lot.
With its headlights positioned above and on either side of the grid, Kia has created a curious end forehead remembering Lord Voldemort or one of Doctor Who faceless monsters that exist solely to scare small children. Alert readers will notice the Ram ProMaster suffered a similar fate, except for the size of more. The quad lamps arachnid-like fog, exclusive to top-rung SX Turbo, add to the effect.
Lesser models LX and EX make do with a line of 2.4-liter four churning out 181 horsepower. Our SX Turbo had a 2.0-liter turbocharged four under the hood, rated at 237 hp. Kia's intention is to provide the power with V6 economy four banger. Unfortunately, I find little is in this engine Coke-bottle size.
See the Drive Mode button? Become familiar with it because you'll be mashing often, cycling through its three modes - Normal, Eco, and Sport - often frustrated because the bloody thing will reset to normal startup when previously arrested in sport. (Eco mode glue when selected.) Throttle response is acceptable in sports, lazy and dying in Normal Eco. Realty stocks drive mode button with buttons at the average crossover buyer will not ever touch.
Fuel economy was not bad, but neither was it stellar. The Sportage average 22.8 miles per gallon (10.3L / 100km) during the week, slightly above its EPA city rating. I'm willing to chalk poorly fuel economy at a very green engine (the car came with less than 80 miles on the clock) and believe the results will increase over time, but I'm not sure the throttle response will never improve. Outside the Sport mode, it does not even feel like 137 hp and 100 other even less.
Legroom in the front was large, but when equipped with a sunroof, headroom is at Premium. This "6'6 author had the driver's seat in its lowest position possible, but still had to recline in a thin quasi-gangsta for my dome does not brush the headliner. None of these complaints were expressed by passengers non-NBA stature. The EX Turbo featured heated / cooled air pumping leather seats climate controlled with such force that I could feel the breeze through my shirt.
The touchscreen infotainment system is similar to that found in other members of the extended family of the Sportage, the Elantra Limited. This is a good thing. Quick to respond and decently easy to navigate, the graphics are clear and well thought out. The center console is logically sorted and has two radio buttons: one for volume and one for tuning. Thank you. Redundant pepper keys tilt / telescoping steering wheel, which also hosts a pair of paddle shifters.
Back seat riders have appreciated the heated seats and there was plenty of leg and elbow for elementary aged kiddos. Sibling rivalry can explode in your household, but the Sportage is spacious enough that Janie and Johnny will be able to go on family trips without poking their weapons in the neutral zone of the back seat. power points for charging devices abound and many climate vents push their way to the rear passengers, offering embossed air conditioning on long journeys.
With a modest bump cargo volume at 31 cubic feet for the 2017 model, the Sportage has five more cubic feet of space compared to the old model. Well formatted and free of irregular shape intrusions, Kia may have less cargo space on paper than its competitors, but has plenty of space to practice. Our tester swallowed the lemonade stand a budding entrepreneur and transported a wedding cake to the wedding of an anxious couple. Kia Sportage has recalibrated the suspension this year tuned for more compliance on rough surfaces, a welcome revision given the pockmarked roads near my approximates those of the highway Tirupur-Avinashi.
The high rear hatch swings and out of the way and features with an illuminated button with which to close the power liftgate. This may seem incredibly trivial, but I mention it because the button for this function on a $ 106,10 Cadillac Escalade Platinum I tested this winter was darker than the cow's gut, leading to unnecessary guesswork and frustration of night . If Kia can do things, so if Cadillac.
Prices in America for the Sportage range from $ 23,885 for the entry-level LX to $ 33,395 for the SX Turbo. All wheel drive (like our tester) is an increase of $ 1,500 on all models. I think the average level of EX is actually the best deal in the Sportage line to :. $ 25.550 will net you leather seats, climate control, dual-zone, and safety equipment raft
The Sportage SX Turbo severely rides his big brother Sorento in terms of sticker price. The mi -level Sorento EX V6, in fact, is only $ 0 more expensive than the most expensive Sportage when both are in the driving front-wheel cover. huge advantage of larger model in space and power Sportage SX Turbo will do a hard sell for Kia sales staff.
However, with the 2017 restyle Sportage, buyers looking to stand out in a sea of me-too small crossovers suddenly have another vehicle to consider. The naturally aspirated EX may be the best value, but whatever the plate buyers choose, they are not going to lose
mall Sales :. Many amenities, spacious interior, wild looks
Deal Breakers : .. acceleration sluggish, prices creep on the top models, wild eyes
The Bottom Line not my favorite small crossover, but it will get wild look
Disclosure: .. Kia Canada provided the vehicle and insurance for this revision
[Images: Kia, © 2016 Matthew Guy/The Truth About Cars]
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