2012 Kia Sportage Review, Price, Specifications and Video

2012 Kia Sportage Review, Price, Specifications and Video



The 2012 Kia Sportage ranks 7 out of 20 Affordable Compact SUVs. This ranking is based on our study of 16 published reviews and test drives of the Kia Sportage, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

The 2012 Kia Sportage mean out for its attractive, modern styling, impressive list of standard features and affordable base price, but reviewers complain about its performance and poor visibility.

The Kia Sportage 2012 in one of the least expensive models in its class, but reviewers say it is more upmarket than its price suggests. Unlike many affordable compact SUV Sportage has a sleek, aggressive exterior That reminds drivers test pricier European models. Sportage is also packed in the usual tech features, like Bluetooth and a USB port, which is usually optional in this class and common in many luxury compact SUV.

The 2012 Kia Sportage mechanical
2.4L DOHC 16-valve I4 engine
Front wheel drive
Towing hook
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w / coil Springs
Independent multi-link rear suspension w / coil Springs
Front / rear stabilizer bars
Gas shock absorbers
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Ventilated front / solid rear disc brakes
Chrome Grille
6-speed automatic transmission w / Sportmatic


The 2012 Kia Sportage exterior
Temporary spare tire w / steel wheel
Body-color bumpers
Body-side molding w / fender flares
Projection headlamps
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers
Variable intermittent rear water
Body-color door handles
17 "alloy wheels
P225/60R17 all-season tires
Solar glass
Rear privacy glass
Body-color pwr mirrors w / integrated LED turn signals

The 2012 Kia Sportage Interior
Bluetooth connection
Cloth front bucket seats, Inc.: adjustable headrests, 8-way seat adjusters manually
60/40 split-folding rear seat w / armrest, Inc.: adjustable headrests
Center console w / armrest
Door scuff plates
Multifunction steering wheel Tilt-Inc: audio controls, cruise control, Bluetooth control
Trip computer
EcoMinder indicator
Pwr windows w / driver one-touch down, Inc: driver safety control
Pwr door locks
Cruise control
Manual air conditioning
Rear window defroster
Illuminated lockable glove box
Front / rear cupholders, Inc.: front / rear bottle holders
12V pwr outlets, Inc. (2) front / (1) rear
Metal-grain interior accents
Overhead console, Inc.: sunglass holder, map lights
Dual visor vanity mirrors
Cargo Lamps
Remote keyless entry w / panic, alarm, Inc.: escort lighting


The 2012 Kia Sportage SAFETY
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Brake Assist
Electronic stability control w / traction control switch & Singapore
Hill assist control w / downhill brake control
Edge protection effect
Driver & front passenger airbags
Front seat-mounted side airbags
Full-length side curtain airbags, Inc.: rollover sensor
Front height-adjustable 3-point seat belts w / pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seat belts
Rear door child safety locks
Lower anchors & tether for children (LATCH)
Tire pressure monitoring system
Driver & front passenger airbags, Inc.: passenger occupancy sensor

The 2012 Kia Sportage Recreation
AM / FM stereo player w/CD/MP3 Inc.: auxiliary input jack, USB port, (6) speakers
Satellite radio
Roof-mounted antenna

The 2012 Kia Sportage PRICE
The Kia Sportage 2012 is $ 23.850

2012 Kia Sportage Review, Price, Specifications and Video