Kia’s compact SUV only gets more appealing by the mile. Kelly Blue Book ranked it in the top half in almost every primary evaluation category. The Kia’s comfortable ride, supportive driver's seat and good highway steering feel each received praise from multiple testers, which is especially impressive considering those have long been three key areas of weakness for Kia. Highway power was adequate in the best sense, especially considering the Sportage was among the most fuel-efficient SUVs in our test according to both EPA estimates and our own results.
The Sportage is just as comfortable in the city, combining smooth and satisfying acceleration with similarly responsive steering feel and predictable braking behavior. Good side bolstering on the front seats also enhances the around-town experience by reducing the effort it takes to hold yourself in place while cornering, even at daily-driving speeds. 2017 Kia Sportage EX tester included a good backup camera with dynamic guide markers that display the car's rearward path. We also appreciated the front parking sensors that make it easier to inch confidently toward the back wall of your garage, for instance.
The new Sportage gets more appealing with familiarity thanks in large part to the satisfying interior. The clean design is easy to appreciate right away -- “no low-grade irritations to attract from the whole,” one editor said -- but the real appeal is just how easy and convenient it is. The button layout is clean and simple, and many testers praised the inclusion of both volume and tuning knobs. Similarly, the gauges are "big, good and well shielded from glare." We also noted the solid and refined feel of the transmission selector. That might seem like a small thing, but it’s another sign that Kia has gotten to a point where it's now able to refine the details that distinguish a good car from a great one.
Come test your own at Van Griffith Kia 4301 Hwy 377 E Granbury, TX or give us a call at 817-573-0400 today!
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