Kia Sportage

"acceleration is fantastic ( turbo model) very nimble for an SUV"

"For a 4cyl Turbo this car has unbelievable acceleration, handles like a sports car"

"Acceleration is very good and it handles very well Have not yet experienced the all wheel drive feature in snow"

"Acceleration with the turbo is excellent."

"Great vehicle for driving around town and short trips for weekend drives."

"Because of the turbo the 2.0L engine is amazing! The acceleration is really impressive if needed. The car handles very well."

"The "turbo" function is great for when you want to speed up fast, but, even when it's not on, it's difficult to control the rate of "take off." Passengers often have their head thrown back when accelerating. And, the engine completely died at 27K miles and is currently in the shop receiving a new engine."

"Extremely Well handling to the nth degree compared to the Ford Escape In the previous 7 years This vehicle HAS BALLS when acceleration."

"I love the way this car accelerates. I never worry about merging onto a freeway. I find it very easy to drive."

"We get better mileage around town and on road trips than specified by Kia. We consistently get 34 mpg on road trips, and 24 around town."

"It needed a new engine at 15,000 miles."

"Very peppy for sm cylinder car. Positive steering response. Many safety signals for staying in middle of road and for vehicles approaching on drivers side."

"For a crossover SUV, the Sportage handles nimbly and has very decent acceleration on our SX trim with the higher powered engine. The downside is that fuel economy is not as great as some of the competition."

"Great styling- very good handling with turbo trim. Im very surprised at how good it is. Turbo mileage is not too good around town."

"Very responsive to handling and acceleration feels like a 6 cylinder engine."

"2L turbo is peppy and handling is precise"

"There was a recall installation done on my car in March 2018,, but then one day there was suddenly a high idling problem and an engine warning light in July 2018. I took it in and they did the recall again and I'm not having that problem. I like all of the options for driving in my Sportage, particularly eco and regular which makes it drive like a V6. I still haven't tried the manual shifting - don't really care about that."

"handling and acceleration are very good"

"the turbo has no lag. if you hit the pedal , you accelerate very quickly"

"The Sportage Turbo is really fun to drive for the segment it's in, where most other consumer CUVs have sub 170hp and is further hampered by CVT, finding the 240hp direct injection engine is awesome."

"good acceleration, including going up a hill, hill retention, does not roll back when stopping"

"Handles great in the snow"

"The power train provides surprising quickness and acceleration, firm and responsive steering, find the visibility to be quite good despite being seen as a negative in reviews, option lane change and lane drift warnings very reliable. Love it."

"Although basically a very utilitarian vehicle, it is also fun to drive and responds much like a sporty sedan."

"Very responsive once you get used to the excelerator."

"Acceleration better than satisfactory for driving on highways and roads here in Hawaii. Handling on curves (e.g., Hana Highway and going up Mt. Haleakala) is exceptionally good!"

"I could not believe the acceleration of this 4 cylinder turbo! On the test drive I was skeptical after the 8-cylinder BMW. Then the salesman told me to drive it like I just stole it! The get up & go was phenomenal!! I immediately said "I'll take it!" The turning radius is excellent as is the handling."

"Good acceleration for a 4 cylinder and good handling."

"Acceleration is great (2L turbo). This is the fastest accelerating vehicle I have owned. Handling is much better than expected for this type of vehicle."

"Peppy for a 4 cylinder- not afraid to blend into highway traffic"

"The gas mileage is the most disappointing about this car. Acceleration from a stop going up a hill is very poor. In this situation the car is most vulnerable for an accident."

"it handles just like my previous ford fusion 6cl :almost.very good acceleration"

"Have turbo great pick acceleration and safety. Really handles well 4 accident avoidance"

"very good acceleration with the turbo engine, handling is compliant with wide tires."

"Great acceleration!!"

"240 horses provides great acceleration, but there is a split second lag while the turbo kicks in. Handling is very, very good. Tight turning circle is a plus. The ride is comfortable but not luxurious, it's a nice blend of sportiness and refinement. Not a boat."

"Acceleration is lacking and pauses before accelerating"

"Very good and very smooth acceleration, various settings available including ECO, and Sport mode for handling. Hugs the road very well, and is responsive."

"The turbo is very responsive. Passing is effortless."

"The car does not rattle and music or conversation does not have to be cranked up or shouted to talk."

"Very quite inside the cabin, airtight and no road noise. The seats are very comfortable and are ventilated as well"

"Wow! The heated seats include heat in the lumbar area. When I work too hard and my back hurts, I hit the button and it’s sooooooo soothing. Warm muscles = relaxed (relaxing) muscles. Even in summer!"

"fairly quiet ride, responsive handling and very good acceleration with the turbo engine"

"I went from a Subaru to the KIA and am in love with the smooth ride, comfy seats and such a quiet cabin."

"the seats are comfortable; love that the rear seats recline. the ride is comfortable, especially considering it's a lower-end mom-car. but the noise is frustrating - lots of road noise!!"

"a lot of road noise suspension stiff back seats are not comfortable"

"SEATS AND DRIVING COMFIT ARE VERY GOOD PASSENGER SEAT WOULD BE BETTER IF IT HAD HEIGHT ADJ."

"ride is too firm"

"Very satisfied with all aspects of the vehicle,it is a joy to drive and are very satified with reliability as no problems since new.All the electronic systems work just fine."

"Very comfortable, seats have multiple controls"

"-I have a back injury and have a bit of difficulty getting into the car (still not used to height of it) but the seat, except for the head rest (which I turned around) is firm enough to not feel lumpy and back support is perfect for me. The sound is very good. I do not have the air in my ear while I drive. Ride seems smooth for me. Just now have a noise in the back when I increase the mph. Will be fixed next week. Is hard hearing the person on the phone and sometimes need to use cell phone and turn off the radio switch."

"Seats don’t have a memory setting/control"

"Enjoyable to drive"

"The seats are very comfortable and long drives are not tiring. But there is road noise, especially is the road is not in really good condition."

"Seat could be longer on the bottom for more support. Seatbelt connector is very close to seat an hard to find when wearing a winter coat"

"seats are not very comfortable, but the ride is very quiet and the car gas great handling and acceleration."

"The seats are comfortable, quite noisy, Ride is jerky and rough."

"1)I miss the 6-way power seats I had in my 2005 BMW X-5. 2)I don't like the headrest which was immovable & getting in the way.I finally turned it to face backwards. 3) The ride is exceptionally smooth."

"Driver's Seat is too short making it a less than optimal re; leg fatigue"

"Road and Wind noise excessive!"

"the seats are very comfortable supportive for the back"

"Multi-adjustable front seats provide optimum comfort and visibility, heated and cooled seats operate quickly,, handling and drivability is smooth and controlled, variable volume adjusts with speed providing welcome interior environment."

"sEATS AND RIDE ARE COMFORTABLE. VERY NOISY ON THE HIGHWAY."

"wind noise and uncomfortable seats for long drives"

"poor sound quality"

"Seating could be better,and noise at highway sped could be reduced."

"The seats are better than average; very low noise and the ride is excellent"

"The heated seats that I use not only in the winter, but anytime my back is hurting."

"Very quite very comfortable ride"

"Heated Seats and Heated Steering Wheel! LOVE them!"

"It is really a cool car .I enjoy driving it."

"Front seats are nice. Wish there was lumbar support in the passenger seat. Love the ride and cool climate controlled frony seats."

"front seat headrests seem to tilt forward too much are uncomfortable for some"

"It is very large inside, like a bigger car. Seats, visual, ride are very comfortable."

"good confort in front seats, new to me owned for one week"

"This car had the most high end features, turbo all wheel drive, panoramic roof cooling and heated leather seat nice lighted interior and more for the best pricing"

"Large Moon roof, wide tires, leather interior. Color red. Safety features. Handles and rides well. All wheel drive. I don't understand why it does not get good gas mileage like my Subaru Legacy."

"Great value for the money. Got all the bells and whistles for a decent price!"

"Apart from remote start, it came loaded with every thing I wanted."

"A lot of equipment and features for the price"

"A lot of vehicle for the money. Most of the same equipment found on my Mercedes for virtually half the cost"

"Smooth, quiet, acceleration and reliability."

"Same features as competitor models, but for much less money, and a better/longer warranty period."

"Great value for the price."

"You get a lot extras for the money, as well as a reliable ride."

"Kia is the Toyota of today. Toyota used to be reliable for hundreds and hundreds of miles, look great, and be the affordable option. Now, Toyota can’t hold a candle to KIA in these categories."

"I love driving it! I feel like I got a great car for the price!!!"

"I only have good things to say about this car. The only negative feature is that the driver info in the dashboard center could be larger ,"

"Compared to other SUVs in this class, the Sportage at its price point offered considerably more value."

"I felt like it is a good value for the price 6 speed automatic with 2.4 L engine gives great acceleration"

"The features per dollar is outstanding. For example, a heated steering wheel in a $30,000 vehicle."

"FIRST LEASE, OTHER THEN OIL CHANGES ETC. HAVE NO COST TO WORRY ABOUT. AT MY AGE 84 , PEACE OF MIND. IF DEALER OFFERS A GOOD DEAL NEXT SPRING WILL MOST LIKELY GO FOR IT."

"A very nice car for the price . A city car, a little short of power."

"Includes many safety features in the price compared to comparable SUVs."

"The car was rather expensive considering the engine died for no apparent reason and is currently having to get an entire new engine put in."

"Great car! Would be a really great car if it was bit less expensive."

"What you get in a Kia for the money spent is extraordinary in every respect."

"Excellent value for all the features"

"To new"

"Was blown away by what was standard in this non-luxury vehicle. Every bell and whistle was there without paying extra for it. It drives like a dream, and the parking assist gets me into my garage with amazing ease. All this for a price that beats all competitors. I am beyond satisfied. Feel like I am driving a spaceship! Kia has my back, so I will be buying from them in the future, if they keep up this quality for such a great price."

"This new version of the Sportage is very nice looking. Everything inside the vehicle is also nice. The value of around $31,000.00 is a bit high for my taste, this could just be me, but it does not even include the cargo cover which it was standard in my previous vehicle Kia Sorento. I am not sure about the back mats either. The center console is a deep box which it makes it difficult to find anything. It does not come with a CD or tape player nor has the ability to pick up the codes from my gara"

"Love the fact that vehicle styling is different - more macho - than the typical compact SUV."