- convertible 67,331
- 6,194 overpriced
- Fairbanks, AK
- 5 years
- autoshopper.com
- convertible 67,331 gasoline manual
2000 kia sportage review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The least expensive convertible starts at $13,995. The sportage ex adds air conditioning, am/fm/cd stereo, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather-wrapped gear shift knob, privacy glass, roof rack, and rear wiper/washer. A sportage ex 4x2 retails for $16,295, and the 4x4 starts at $18,595. Base and ex versions are essentially the same mechanically. walkaroundit's so cute! That's the typical reaction when someone looks at a kia sportage for the first time. No worries with the sportage, because this little suv has its own rugged charm. Its sleek lines and contemporary, proportionate styling could also be labeled downright pretty. the design of the sportage is functional as well. Front legroom (44. 5 inches) is generous, and headroom (39. 6 inches) is phenomenal. The sportage is roomier up front than some larger suvs. Isuzu's rodeo, for example, gives front seat passengers 42. 1 inches of legroom and 38. 9 inches of headroom. There is 25. 8 cubic feet of space with the rear seat up and more than twice as much (54. 4 cubic feet) with the seat folded. That's not bad for a small suv. beyond the room, there are other nice touches inside the sportage. The top of the center console slides forward to provide a comfortable armrest. Both front bucket seats recline, and the driver's seat has adjustable lumbar support. The optional leather upholstery package 900) has full leather seat coverings, not just leather inserts. In addition to dual front airbags, it comes equipped with a smaller airbag intended to protect the driver's left knee and leg. the well-proportioned greenhouse allows good visibility in all directions. Controls are well placed and easy to operate, and instruments are easy to read. The test truck also featured kia's straightforward, easy-to-tune am/fm/cd stereo. This engine was developed by mazda and adapted by kia, and while it will push the sportage down a straight and level freeway with relative ease, it loses some of its gusto on moderate grades. Its body-on-frame construction is a true truck-style design; and its ladder frame has six crossmembers for increased rigidity. The exhaust system is made of long-lasting stainless steel. That day, in two-wheel drive, the sportage easily lost traction at its drive wheels, even during normal acceleration from a stop sign. A flick of a lever put us in 4wd-high and solved the problem. The sportage was suddenly more sure footed. on drier days on crowded california freeways, we found the compact size of the sportage a blessing. It slips in and out of traffic with an ease larger suvs can't match. When it comes to getting the most from sportage engine, the manual transmission is much better than the automatic. Indeed, this back-to-basics quality can be part of the sportage's charm. Sportage 4x4 models are also equipped with a low-range transfer case for when the going really gets tough. This enables the sportage to go places unreachable in a cr-v, escape or tribute. Those whose hobbies take them off road, may appreciate the superior off-road capability of the sportage when compared with the more expensive, more carlike mini suvs from honda, ford and mazda. Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Mirrors✔ Power Locks✔ Bucket Seats✔ Cruise Control✔ AM/FM✔ Air Conditioning
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