The 2011 Kia Sportage is lower, longer and wider than its previous ancestors and facing facts, we too feel that the car is like a reinvention of the CUV segment. Although we do want to find out whether the car actually performs and is not just a looker.
The 2011 Kia Sportage has a 2.4 liter, DOHC 16 valve, 4 cylinder engine that can produce power of up to 176 horsepower at 6,000 rotations per minute. The engine also produces a torque capacity of 168 lb ft. It has six speed automatic and manual transmissions and can go from 0-60 in around 9.3 seconds. It has a top speed of 114 mph and a curb weight of 3,186 lbs.
The exterior of the vehicle is characterized by a distinct C pillar as well as LED daytime running lights. Pronounced tail lights and a dynamically sculpted hood all form to give the car a clean and contemporary look.
Kia have also replaced using cheap plastic on their interiors and have more than surprised us with quality fittings. These include power windows, dual zone automatic climate control. It also has an AM/FM/CD/Mp3 Sirius music system with 4 speakers as well as door mounted tweeters. It has all the other regular features on most all wheel drives as well as a trip computer on the driver’s side dash.
The model that we tested was the 2011 Kia Sportage EX AWD test model. This one carried a final price tag of $29,990 after a few fiitings were put in. The car had navigation, a premium stereo system, heated leather seats, a reverse camera package, and a lot more as well.
The base model of the car is priced at $18, 295.
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