2005 Kia Sportage: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $15,900 -$21,700
- Invoice: $15,150 -$20,255
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2005 Kia Sportage. See if the 2005 Kia Sportage is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2005 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | EX |
| Arrival Date: | 09/08/2005 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 4-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 21,400 |
| Price as Tested: | 21,990 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 7551 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 8640 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 1089 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 55.996 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 19.45 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Damon Bell
At under 22K, it's really hard to fault this vehicle. Nothing looks or feels cheap, road manners are mostly agreeable, and the small SUV format offers decent versatility.
Rick Cotta
In road manners, comfort, and value, Sportage ranks among my favorite compact SUVs, with a bit more power being the only item of note on my wish list. Particularly if your long-term plans would allow maximum benefit of Kia's lengthy warranty (which sadly is not transferable to a second owner), this would be a great sport-ute choice
Tom Appel
A loaded Sportage V6 is a bargain. This is a tidy, livable, nicely put together little ute with a heck of a reasonable price. Adults wont enjoy riding in back, but if you're only stuffing young'un back there, put Sportage on your shopping list.
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