2015 Kia Sportage LX

AS PRICED COMES WITH 3 MONTH UNLIM MILE SERVICE CONTRACT $0 DOWN ON APPROVED CREDIT MANAGERS NOTES - BLUETOOTH, 6 SPEAKER SOUND SYSTEM, KEYLESS ENTRY, FRESH OBD2 INSPECTION Vehicle overview When the Kia Sportage made its U.S. debut almost 20 years ago, it tried to take on traditional sport-utility vehicles head-to-head with its serious four-wheel-drive capability. Before long, however, Kia realized that the growing number of buyers was really looking for more than just physically smaller versions of familiar full-size SUVs. They wanted a vehicle that combines the practicality of the sport-utility body style with the more civilized ride and handling qualities of a passenger car. The 2015 Kia Sportage goes a little beyond that, even. More than just giving you carlike abilities, it effectively backs up what its name implies by offering nimble handling and strong engines. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine on the SX trim level, in particular, is a standout, thanks to its 260 horsepower. You won't find much else out there that's quicker. The Sportage also gives you sleek styling, an extensive list of standard features and options and a price tag that typically undercuts the compact crossover competition. Performance & mpg The 2015 Kia Sportage is available with two different four-cylinder engines. The LX and EX models come with a 2.4-liter version that produces 182 hp and 177 pound-feet of torque. The SX model gets a more powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that cranks out 260 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. Both engines come mated to a six-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive available as an option. In Edmunds testing, a front-drive SX sprinted from zero to 60 mph in a quick 6.5 seconds. EPA fuel economy estimates for the front-drive LX and EX are 24 mpg combined (21 city/28 highway). Adding all-wheel drive drops this number to 22 mpg combined (19/26). The turbocharged SX model returns EPA estimates of 23 mpg combined (20/26) with front-wheel drive and 21 mpg combined (19/24) with all-wheel drive. To put those ratings in perspective, most competitors in the compact crossover category best the Sportage's combined fuel economy numbers by 2 to 3 mpg. Safety Standard safety features on all 2015 Kia Sportage models include antilock disc brakes, traction control and stability control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. Kia's latest version of its UVO telematics system, which is offered as an option on the base LX model and is standard on the rest of the lineup, includes emergency and roadside assistance, stolen vehicle tracking, geo-fencing and speed tracking (allowing parents to set limits for teen drivers) and other smartphone-enabled features accessed via the UVO app. In government crash tests, the all-wheel-drive Sportage earned a top overall rating of five stars, along with five star ratings for both frontal- and side-impact protection. The front-drive Sportage received a four-star overall rating, but still managed to earn five stars in the frontal- and side-impact tests. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash testing, the Sportage received the highest rating of Good in the moderate-overlap frontal-offset, side-impact and roof-strength tests. Its head restraints and seats also earned a Good rating for whiplash protection in rear impacts. Driving Generally, you won't find the words sporty and crossover used in the same sentence. What we can say, however, is that the 2015 Kia Sportage has a more responsive and fun-to-drive character than you might expect. Credit for this lively feel goes to a suspension that's tuned to favor sharper handling. The tradeoff, of course, is a ride quality that some buyers may find a little too harsh for their taste. You won't go wrong with either engine. The standard 2.4-liter engine that powers LX and EX models has more than enough power to feel zippy in daily driving. B

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Rear Trunk/Liftgate - Liftgate, Door Handle Color - Body-Color, Front Bumper Color - Body-Color, Front Bumper Color - Chrome Accents, Grille Color - Black With Chrome Accents, Mirror Color - Body-Color, Rear Bumper Color - Body-Color, Window Trim - Black, Steering Ratio - 17.4, Turns Lock-To-Lock - 2.8, Center Console Trim - Leatherette, Floor Material - Carpet, Front Air Conditioning, Front Air Conditioning Zones - Single, Interior Accents - Metallic-Tone, Rear Vents - Second Row, Shift Knob Trim - Urethane, Steering Wheel Trim - Urethane, Assist Handle - Front, Assist Handle - Rear, Cargo Area Light, Center Console - Front Console With Armrest And Storage, Cruise Control, Cupholders - Front, Cupholders - Illuminated, Cupholders - Rear, Multi-Function Remote - Keyless Entry, Multi-Function Remote - Panic Alarm, Multi-Function Remote - Trunk Release, One-Touch Windows - 1, Overhead Console - Front, Power Outlet(S) - 115v, Power Outlet(S) - Two 12v Front, Power Steering, Power Windows - Lockout Button, Reading Lights - Front, Rearview Mirror - Manual Day/Night, Steering Wheel - Tilt And Telescopic, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Audio, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Cruise Control, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Phone, Storage - Accessory Hook, Storage - Door Pockets, Storage - Front Seatback, Storage - In Floor, Storage - Sunglasses Holder, Vanity Mirrors - Dual, Front Brake Type - Ventilated Disc, Front Shock Type - Gas, Front Spring Type - Coil, Front Struts - Macpherson, Front Suspension Type - Lower Control Arms, Hill Holder Control, Off-Road Driving Assist - Hill Descent, Rear Brake Type - Disc, Rear Shock Type - Gas, Rear Spring Type - Coil, Abs - 4-Wheel, Axle Ratio - 3.06, Braking Assist, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Front Brake Diameter - 11.8, Front Stabilizer Bar, Front Suspension Classification - Independent, Power Brakes, Rear Brake Diameter - 11.2, Rear Stabilizer Bar, Rear Suspension Classification - Independent, Rear Suspension Type - Multi-Link, Stability Control, Traction Control, Alternator - 110 Amps, Gauge - Tachometer, In-Dash Cd - Mp3 Playback, Total Speakers - 6, Wireless Data Link - Bluetooth, Antenna Type - Diversity, Antenna Type - Mast, Auxiliary Audio Input - Bluetooth, Auxiliary Audio Input - Ipod/Iphone, Auxiliary Audio Input - Jack, Auxiliary Audio Input - Usb, Clock, Digital Odometer, External Temperature Display, Fuel Economy Display - Mpg, Fuel Economy Display - Range, In-Dash Cd - Single Disc, Multi-Function Display, Radio - Am/Fm, Satellite Radio - Siriusxm, Trip Odometer, Warnings And Reminders - Low Fuel Level, Warnings And Reminders - Low Oil Level, Warnings And Reminders - Low Washer Fluid, Headlights - Halogen, Spare Tire Mount Location - Inside, Spare Tire Size - Temporary, Spare Wheel Type - Steel, Tire Type - All Season, Wheels - Aluminum Alloy, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Laminated Glass - Acoustic Windshield, Liftgate Window - Manual Flip-Up, Window Defogger - Rear, Front Wipers - Variable Intermittent, Power Windows, Rear Privacy Glass, Rear Wiper - Variable Intermittent, Solar-Tinted Glass, Active Head Restraints - Dual Front, Airbag Deactivation - Occupant Sensing Passenger, Anti-Theft System - Alarm, Child Safety Door Locks, Child Seat Anchors - Latch System, Crumple Zones - Front, Crumple Zones - Rear, Front Airbags - Dual, Power Door Locks, Side Airbags - Front, Side Curtain Airbags - Front, Side Curtain Airbags - Rear, Side Mirror Adjustments - Manual Folding, Side Mirror Adjustments - Power, Driver Seat Manual Adjustments - 6, Driver Seat Manual Adjustments - Height, Driver Seat Manual Adjustments - Reclining, Emergency Locking Retractors - Front, Front Headrests - 2, Front Headrests - Adjustable, Front Seat Type - Bucket, Front Seatbelts - 3-Point, Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments, Rear Headrests - 3, Rear Headrests - Adjustable, Rear Seat Folding - Split, Rear Seat Manual Adjustments - Reclining, Rear Seat Type - 60-40 Split Bench, Rear Seatbelts -