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2009 Kia Sportage Features Review

July 13, 2009

FEATURES | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

the Sportage enjoys an almost opulent level of equipment
Kelley Blue Book

a good deal
The Auto Channel

Kia Sportage offers three models
ConsumerGuide

The 2009 Kia Sportage has the basics covered, and for 2009 the Kia made standard features out of Sirius Satellite Radio and auxiliary and USB jacks with MP3 playback capabilities.

"Standard Kia Sportage equipment includes power windows with one-touch-down for the driver, power mirrors, and a six-speaker CD stereo," reports Cars.com, adding that the "Kia Sportage EX adds heated mirrors, remote keyless entry, a cargo cover and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. V-6 models get standard cruise control.” Meanwhile, Kelley Blue Book says “the Kia Sportage enjoys an almost opulent level of equipment.”

"Sunroof, power windows, heated outside mirrors, trip computer, roof rack and keyless entry do not come as an extra cost or better known as an upgrade package, which is nice,” remarks The Auto Channel.

Regarding packages, Kelley Blue Book says, "on the EX, a Luxury Package includes leather seats and trim, heated front seats, automatic headlamps and a six-disc CD changer, amplifier and subwoofer." When it comes to options, Kelley Blue Book reports, "with all that is standard the customer is left with little to add...the less-expensive 2009 Kia Sportage LX gives the customer more variables, although many of those would be dealer-installed."

Conclusion

The 2009 Kia Sportage is very well equipped, even in base form, and now offers more of the latest entertainment and high-tech features.

FEATURES | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:the Sportage enjoys an almost opulent level of equipmentKelley Blue Booka good dealThe Auto ChannelKia Sportage offers three modelsConsumerGuide The 2009 Kia Sportage has the basics covered, and for 2009 the Kia made standard features out of Sirius Satellite Radio and auxiliary and USB jacks with MP3 playback capabilities. "Standard Kia Sportage equipment includes power windows with one-touch-down for the driver, power mirrors, and a six-speaker CD stereo," reports Cars.com, adding that the "Kia Sportage EX adds heated mirrors, remote keyless entry, a cargo cover and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. V-6 models get standard cruise control.” Meanwhile, Kelley Blue Book says “the Kia Sportage enjoys an almost opulent level of equipment.” "Sunroof, power windows, heated outside mirrors, trip computer, roof rack and keyless entry do not come as an extra cost or better known as an upgrade package, which is nice,” remarks The Auto Channel. Regarding packages, Kelley Blue Book says, "on the EX, a Luxury Package includes leather seats and trim, heated front seats, automatic headlamps and a six-disc CD changer, amplifier and subwoofer." When it comes to options, Kelley Blue Book reports, "with all that is standard the customer is left with little to add...the less-expensive 2009 Kia Sportage LX gives the customer more variables, although many of those would be dealer-installed." ConclusionThe 2009 Kia Sportage is very well equipped, even in base form, and now offers more of the latest entertainment and high-tech features. 2009 KIA SPORTAGE STYLING | [6 out of 10] Cars.com: "strong visual presence" Edmunds: “stylish and functional” The Auto Channel: "The Sportage looks and feels a lot classier than you think it would" The 2009 Kia Sportage model features fresh exterior styling and a well-shaped, ...

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Other Choices:

The 2009 Nissan Rogue utilizes a big 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine and a CVT for its powertrain, and the combination matches the performance of Sportage V-6 models. Perhaps better than any other listed competitor, the Rogue matches the Kia for value, while not lacking in design, features, or refinement. The Honda CR-V is similar in overall characteristics (being good looking and well sorted), but it also offers more cargo room than the 2009 Kia Sportage, if that's one of your concerns. The Saturn Vue is one of the best compact SUVs on the market, offering a high degree of style and refinement. But this will cost you. The heavily revised 2009 Ford Escape is an excellent choice that offers more modern technology and refinement than the Kia, but at a higher price.

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