The new Kia-Sportage, unlike the previous model, is more like an urban SUV than a classic SUV. In particular, the car acquired smoother lines of the body, it became more comfortable and more elegant, while losing some driving performance.
Outside, “Kia Sportage” (the reviews of whose owners are very eloquent) looks quite compact, and in the middle there is surprisingly a lot of space. At the same time, the interior is very thought out, all the levers and buttons in their places, the seats are comfortable, the landing is adjustable in several directions.
The car holds the road perfectly and copes well with bumps, including the primer and curbs, but it is better not to drive on a real off-road on the Sportika - it’s far to UAZ, and it's a pity. The suspension is harsh, but it’s bearable, small bumps are not very noticeable, but on more serious bumps the passengers can be pretty shocked.
Now about the shortcomings of the Kia Sportage. Reviews of car owners in different trim levels unanimously indicate insufficient visibility. The rear window of the car is quite small, in the mirrors you can see not all the interference, and the hood is practically not visible. The rear-view camera will correct the situation, which in combination with the parking sensors will instantly eliminate this drawback. Buyers of the basic version also complain about the availability of cheap plastic in the cabin, but they use other materials on more expensive trim levels in the interior, so you should not save much, so as not to regret the choice in the future or complain about the “oak” panels.
The test drive “Kia-Sportage”, conducted by professional racers, speaks of good dynamics of the car, good noise isolation and handling. High landing allows you to perfectly control the traffic situation. In addition, thanks to the ability to adjust the seats in a fairly wide range, people of any height feel great in a car. The driver will certainly be comfortable at Kia Sportage. Owner reviews with a growth of 180 cm and above confirm this. The fairly affordable price of the “Korean” significantly increases the number of fans of this model.
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automatic transmissions. This fact was appreciated by the ladies, who can often be found driving a Kia Sportage. Reviews of owners - of the fair sex are also mostly positive. The automatic transmission is installed in one version (6-speed), as for the “mechanics”, it can be 5-speed in conjunction with a gasoline engine and 6-speed with a diesel. The latter unquestionably breaks all records of economic driving (with a volume of 1.7 liters in the combined cycle, the consumption does not exceed 5 liters per 100 km). A two-liter diesel engine is a little more voracious (which is associated not so much with the volume as with the automatic transmission, with which it is installed). The gasoline version is available only in a two-liter version. Naturally, her consumption will be higher than that of a diesel engine, so Kia-Sportage can be considered not only a worthy city car, but also a good option for out-of-town trips.