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2008 Kia Sportage - Web Chatter

MSRP: $16,050 - $22,895 See Local Classifieds
 
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Cars.com
2008 Kia Sportage Professional Cars.com Review

...All-wheel-drive models with four-cylinder engine and manual transmission start at $19,545, and V-6 versions with automatic transmission and two-wheel drive begin at $20,045. Our tester, though, was...

Edmunds
2008 kia sportage Professional Edmunds Review

...With so many choices available for small SUVs these days, the 2008 Kia Sportage's detriments keep it from being one of our top picks. It's not as quick as the RAV4 V6, as sporty as the Mitsubishi...

CarGurus
2008 Kia Sportage Overview

...Both trims are available in either front-wheel or on-demand four-wheel drive, which defaults to a 50/50 torque split. The lack of low-range gearing means the 4WD is meant for slippery surfaces rather...


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2008 Sportage

...Fuel Mileage isn't bad we get about 460 KM to the tank Highway. in city its a little worse but its still affordable. have not yet taken it off road to see how...

CarGurus user
Wow!!

...WOW!! My parents got this car and I thought it was a joke...until I drove it. This car has the pick and go power. The steering is soo on point. It has the...

MSN Autos user
Basic Transportation

...Cons: 4WD would have been a better idea as the 2WD doesn't do well in snow. The transmission seems to be "indecisive" between 2nd and 3rd gear at light...

MSN Autos user
great suv for the price

...Nice and roomy for the price you pay. Safety This is only one of a few that have tripple crumple zones. That is why it has a high safty rating. the car may not...


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Kia sportage or suzuki grand vitara?
Source: Yahoo! Answers, 10 answers

They are both solid small crossovers, I'd also consider for a CRV, Rav4 and Rogue since they cost about the same and rate just as well. Both Kia and Suzuki make quality vehicles, though Hyundai/Kia group sells alot more so parts will be easier to come by for repairs/maintainence, Kia also has...

2001-2002 Kia Sportage; Is This A Reliable Car Or Do They Break Down?
Just Wondering Before I Purchase One?????
Source: Yahoo! Answers, 4 answers

the main problem with kias from that era is the safety - i wouldn't even talk about an accident when near the car or it might fall apart. seriously, they got atrocious safety ratings back then, the things literally disintegrate in an accident.

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