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2008 Kia Sportage Overview

Likes:

  • -Value, value, value
  • -Right sized
  • -Strong warranty protection

Dislikes:

  • -Awkward exterior styling
  • -Only four gears for automatic transmission

Bottom Line

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 ...

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 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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2008 Kia Sportage Consumer Opinions

  • Most pleasant and roomy car

    "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

  • Best vehicle I have ever owned!

    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

  • Absolutely A Great SUV

    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

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Select a Trim:

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

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