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What is the ground clearance on a Kia Sportage?
| Engine | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overhang (in.), (front/rear) | 35.8 in. / 35.4 in. | 35.8 in. / 35.4 in. |
| Min. Ground Clearance (in.) (FWD) | 6.4 in. | 6.4 in. |
| Min. Ground Clearance (in.) (AWD) | 6.8 in. | 6.8 in. |
| Approach angle (degrees) (FWD) | 16.7 | 16.7 |
Which Kia Sportage models are 4WD?
And if you want a 4×4, it’ll have to be a 2.0 diesel – this is the only Sportage model to be offered with four-wheel drive.
What does the Kia Sportage compared to?
While it’s back for the new model year with a variety of enticing attributes, the Sportage still has to make itself stand out amidst a competitive segment of highly praised rivals like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Volkswagen Tiguan, Subaru Forester, and Ford Escape.
Is Kia Sportage all time AWD?
AWD Configurations You may be wondering which Kia Sportage configurations include all-wheel drive. All four trim levels—LX, S, EX, and SX—make all-wheel drive available. However, you will need to upgrade from the standard front-wheel-drive system if you want all-wheel traction.
How do you know if a Kia Sportage is 4 wheel drive?
The AWD lock may not be available on all Kia Sportage models, and certainly only the ones with AWD systems. To tell if you have an AWD lock feature on your Sportage, check for a button just under your gear shifter in the center console. This button also could be located on the left side of your steering wheel.
Is the 2012 Kia Sportage a good car?
This 2012 Kia Sportage is a far cry from previous years. It’s feature-rich, drives with total ease, and looks terrific going down the highway. My first attraction to the car-maker was its great warranty. The coverage is unbeatable…then, after seeing and driving the vehicle, I was sold.
Should I downsize my Kia Sportage?
The only downsize is the hard plastic interior that easily scratches even if you breathe on it. Kia should improve it and make the interior better quality and durable with softer touch materials and padding. My first foreigners car..I exchange my Ford explorer V8 to this Brand new Sportage 2012 in Signal Red..I really liked it.
How many miles will a Kia Sportage SX last?
With this 40,000-mile test finally reaching completion, our cumulative mileage in turbocharged Kia Sportage SX crossovers climbed to nearly 60,000 miles. (This includes an abbreviated stint in a similar 2011 model that met an untimely demise in snowy Northern Michigan.)
What are the standard features of the Kia Sportage?
Standard features on the Sportage include satellite radio, a USB port, an auxiliary input and Bluetooth, making it well-equipped for the class. Optional features when it was new include navigation, Kia’s voice-activated UVO infotainment system, a rearview camera and push-button start.