Kia Sportage is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2017 model year, there are three trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 181 to 240 horsepower. Based on the estimated annual regular gasoline spending of $2,200 to $2,700, in five years you will lose $3,000 in fuel expenses, compared to that of an average vehicle. NHTSA has given the Kia Sportage a 5-stars overall crash rating. You can lease a 2017 Kia Sportage LX FWD starting from $259 per month.
According to research by Vehie.com, auto brokers currently offer special lease program on 2017 Kia Sportage LX FWD starting from $259 a month with $2,999 due at signing.
2017 Sportage has a relatively long wheelbase ( 105.1 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3596 - 3997 lbs.
2017 Sportage seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - shoulders - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Sportage ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs and shoulders. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is smaller than the average among its peers with 30.7 cu. ft.
Trim | 2017 Sportage LX | 2017 Sportage EX | 2017 Sportage SX |
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Starging MSRP | $23,200 | $25,700 | $32,700 |
Engine | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo |
HP | 181 hp | 181 hp | 240 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 22 - 23 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 21 MPG |
Highway | 29 - 30 MPG | 29 - 30 MPG | 26 MPG |
Combined | 25 - 26 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG | 23 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,200 - $2,300 | $2,200 - $2,300 | $2,500 |
2017 Sportage SUV comes in three trim levels, with an average price that is $112 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Sportage
2017 Sportage SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed two hundred and sixty-one complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also four recalls issued by Kia, which by itself is a relatively low number.