By 
Rex Roy, Editor
TheCarConnection.com's team of car experts has researched reviews from around the Web to bring you this conclusive profile of the 2008 Kia Sportage. Editors from TheCarConnection.com have driven the Kia Sportage, including four- and six-cylinder models to provide firsthand advice ...
By Rex Roy, Editor
2008 KIA SPORTAGE STYLING | [6 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "distinctive design is modern, clean and attractive" The Auto Channel: "The Sportage looks and feels a lot classier than you think it would" Cars.com: "strong visual presence" TheCarConnection.com notes few complaints about the 2008 Kia Sportage in terms of interior and exterior styling cues. While more recent Kia models feature better styling, the Kia design studios hadn't quite hit the mark when they designed the Sportage back in 2002-03. Some lines are a bit off: awkward but not offensive (unlike the Pontiac Aztek that was considered awkward AND offensive). Cars.com notes Kia Sportage "styling echoes the larger Sorento 's, and flared wheel arches help establish what Kia calls a 'strong visual presence.'" According to Kelley Blue Book, Kia 2008 's "distinctive design is modern, clean and ...
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What Edmunds.com says Thanks to its generous equipment list and affordable price, the 2008 Kia Sportage is a value leader among compact SUVs. We recommend buyers on a tight budget give it a... Read full review
We love you just the way you are. So says Kia about its 2008 Sportage, which receives no changes or updates this year. The compact SUV went through a facelift in 2005, based on the Tucson... Read full review
KBB Editors' Overview Those who remember the original Sportage SUV probably won't recognize the current model. Gone are the body-on-frame architecture, somewhat harsh ride and moderate... Read full review
"I purchased a 2008 2 wheel front drive automatic transmission 4 cylinder engine Sportage in november 2007. I owned this car for the last 5 months.Under very difficult climatic conditions... Read full review
In 2006, our family purchased our first Sportage. It was Jade Green and I loved it so very much. Due to rising gas prices, we recently went on the lookout for a better commuter vehicle and... Read full review
I was reluctant to consider KIA as a car that I would purchase. I went to the dealership by chance. Only to be sold on the beautiful looks of the Royal Jade Green Sportage. It looks... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Kia Sportage: 2WD 4dr I4 Manual LX | $16,050 / $15,270 | City: 20 Hwy: 25 |
| 2008 Kia Sportage: 2WD 4dr I4 Auto LX | $19,045 / $18,110 | City: 19 Hwy: 25 |
| 2008 Kia Sportage: 2WD 4dr V6 Auto LX | $20,045 / $18,940 | City: 17 Hwy: 23 |
| 2008 Kia Sportage: 2WD 4dr V6 Auto EX | $21,395 / $20,000 | City: 17 Hwy: 23 |
| 2008 Kia Sportage: 4WD 4dr I4 Manual LX | $19,545 / $18,600 | City: 19 Hwy: 24 |
| 2008 Kia Sportage: 4WD 4dr V6 Auto LX | $21,395 / $20,130 | City: 17 Hwy: 21 |
| 2008 Kia Sportage: 4WD 4dr V6 Auto EX | $22,895 / $21,370 | City: 17 Hwy: 21 |
TheCarConnection.com's team of car experts has researched reviews from around the Web to bring you this conclusive profile of the 2008 Kia Sportage. Editors from ... Read full bottom line
2008 KIA SPORTAGE STYLING | [6 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "distinctive design is modern, clean and attractive" The Auto Channel: "The Sportage looks and ... Read full review
MSRP: $16,050 - $22,895
"I purchased a 2008 2 wheel front drive automatic transmission 4 cylinder engine Sportage in november 2007. I owned this car for the last 5 months.Under very... Read more
In 2006, our family purchased our first Sportage. It was Jade Green and I loved it so very much. Due to rising gas prices, we recently went on the lookout for... Read more
I was reluctant to consider KIA as a car that I would purchase. I went to the dealership by chance. Only to be sold on the beautiful looks of the Royal Jade... Read more
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