2015 Kia Sportage

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][mk_image_slideshow images=”3079,3078,3081″ image_width=”800″ image_height=”400″ pause_on_hover=”true”][vc_column_text el_class=”review-slideshow-caption”]2015 Kia Sportage[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space”][vc_column_text]Pros: Strong value for the money; peppy acceleration from SX model’s 260-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder; generous level of standard equipment

Cons: Steep price premium for SX model; thick roof pillars compromise rear visibility; SX models ride stiffly[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]CG Says: Kia’s 5-passenger compact SUV sees no significant changes for 2014. Sportage’s racy styling sacrifices some outward visibility, and fuel economy falls a bit below par for the class. Otherwise, Sportage delivers a host of standard features, an impressive list of luxury options, and the bonus of Kia’s strong warranty. We especially like the high-value LX and EX models. The SX’s quicker acceleration and sharper handling are nice upgrades, but even they can’t overcome a stiff ride and significantly higher price.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]

Class	Compact SUV
Body Style(s)	4-door wagon
Passenger Count	5
Drive Wheels	front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
Manufacturer	Kia
Nation of Manufacture	South Korea
Base Prices	LX: $21,750 AWD LX: $23,250 EX: $25,150 AWD EX: $26,650 SX: $28,100 AWD SX: $29,600

[/mk_table][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][mk_table el_class=”new-review-engine”]

Base Engine 2.4-liter 4-cylinder

Horsepower 180 or 182

Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic

Avail. Transmission NA

EPA City Range (mpg) 19-21

EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 26-28

[/mk_table][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][mk_table el_class=”new-review-engine”]

Optional Engine turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder

Horsepower 260

Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic

Avail. Transmission NA

EPA City Range (mpg) 19-20

EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24-26

[/mk_table][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/mk_content_box][mk_divider style=”thick_solid”][vc_column_text]

Links

2014 Kia Sportage Review

2016 Kia Sportage Review

2017 Kia Sportage Preview[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_image src=”https://consumerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/gallery_sportage_2014_exterior_002-kia-1280x-jpg-e1390237932388.jpg” image_width=”600″ image_height=”300″ crop=”false” title=”2015 Kia Sportage” caption_location=”outside-image” margin_bottom=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row]