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2012 Kia Sportage Phoenix AZ

2012 Kia Sportage
2012 Kia Sportage
2012 Kia Sportage
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2012 Kia Sportage

Specifications

The 2012 Kia Sportage is available in two distinct engine configurations. The base-level 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine delivers 176 horsepower and 168 pound-feet of torque and manages 21 miles to the gallon city and 29 highway in terms of fuel economy. A 2.0-liter double overhead turbocharged inline-four cylinder engine is also available on the SX model and can produce an impressive 260 horsepower and 264 pound-feet of torque; the turbocharged engine provides superior gas mileage at 22 miles to the gallon in the city and 31 under highway conditions.

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 Buyers can choose between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive for both engines depending on their driving needs. Additionally, the base model of the 2012 Kia Sportage can only be purchased with the standard six-speed manual transmission, while other trim levels feature a six-speed automatic transmission as standard equipment.

Safety

Kia has not skimped on safety with the 2012 Sportage, which incorporates traction and stability control, hill start and hill descent systems and a full array of air bags and safety belts. Additionally, four-wheel antilock disc brakes with braking assistance are standard equipment on every Sportage trim level and provide additional stopping power even in inclement weather.

Performance

The acceleration and handling of the Kia Sportage is about average for its class. In road tests, the 2.4-liter engine paired with a front-wheel drive manual transmission was able to go from zero to sixty miles per hour in under ten seconds, a midrange performance benchmark for this vehicle. All-wheel drive models can go off-road, but the 2012 Kia Sportage is not suited for extensive or overly demanding off-road adventures.

Standard features and options

The 2012 Kia Sportage is available in four trim levels. The base level features standard equipment including basic air conditioning, full power accessories including locks, mirrors and windows, Bluetooth capability and a six-speaker stereo system that includes a CD player and MP3 playback functionality. Sixteen-inch wheels are standard on the base model with optional seventeen and eighteen-inch wheels on higher trim levels.
 Options include an advanced voice controlled navigation system with traffic and turn-by-turn directions, dual-zone climate control, chilled glove compartment, rear parking sensors and keyless starting and entry. Full leather upholstery and a panoramic sunroof are also available as options on the EX trim level.

The final word

Despite its humble beginnings, Kia has established a reputation for high quality vehicles at affordable prices. The 2012 Kia Sportage lives up to that hard-earned reputation with solid comfort and adequate performance in a well-appointed, sleek small crossover SUV. Buyers will find it challenging to identify a better value in this competitive automotive class, and the ten year/100,000 mile drivetrain warranty is just the icing on what was already an exceptionally sweet deal.

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