- The Sportage will be offered with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder; midyear, Kia will add a turbo.
- Safety features on the Sportage include hill-start assist and stability and traction control.
- Standard features include A/C, height-adjustable front seats and a tilt steering column.
NEW YORK — Following its world debut in Geneva, the redesigned 2011 Kia Sportage is being introduced to an American audience this week at the 2010 New York Auto Show.
With a revised cabin and new sheet metal, the 2011 Sportage will be marketed in the U.S. in two trim levels: LX and EX.
Initially, the only engine will be a DOHC 2.4-liter four-cylinder, which Kia says is more powerful and economical than the 2.7-liter V6 that it replaces. The Sportage at midyear will add a turbocharged gasoline direct-injected variant. Six-speed manual and Sportmatic gearboxes are available, along with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive.
Standard features include air-conditioning, power windows, dual visors with vanity mirrors, height-adjustable front seats and a tilt steering column. On the safety front, the 2011 Sportage gets Hill Start Assist Control and Downhill Brake Control, as well as stability and traction control.
Inside Line says: A new look that puts the 2011 Sportage more squarely in the Kia family. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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glengodfrey says:
04:38 AM, 10/14/2010
The new Kia Sportage is a compact crossover machine that has seating capacity for five passenger, the new machine is available in three trim level options of the base trim, the LX trim and the EX trim. The turbocharged SX model would be available after some time of the actual launch of the vehicle. The standard features of the machine are full power accessories, air conditioning features, six speaker CD/MP3 player, cloth upholstery, 16 inch cast aluminum wheels, Bluetooth options, USB and auxiliary input jack options.
http://www.exploreauto.net/review-of-2011-kia-sportage.html
dee57 says:
06:23 PM, 08/14/2010
There is one thing with the new 2011 Sportage from Kia.
It does not have an adjustable front passenger seat ,just the drivers side does,,it feels like one is sitting in a hole....why would they skip that???
damiano says:
02:27 PM, 04/01/2010
wow best-looking kia to date.
hope it starts under $20,000
jm1212 says:
10:50 AM, 04/01/2010
I like the new styling direction that Kia is going to, but i hate that C-pillar. its huge!
iskch says:
09:40 AM, 04/01/2010
Looks better than the Hyundai version.
zoomzoomn says:
06:04 AM, 04/01/2010
I'm glad to see Kia adopt a new and consistent family look. It serves the brand well. Thank you former Audi design boss!
delraylocal says:
05:44 AM, 04/01/2010
I disagree with lexuslvr.
jtom4 says:
05:31 AM, 04/01/2010
Lets hope the turbo comes with a manual. If so, I believe it would be the first suv with a powerful engine coupled to a manual since the 08 forester. I am skeptical they will do this however. We will have to wait and see.
alex38 says:
09:34 PM, 03/31/2010
I agree with lexuslvr, this is the best looking car in its class.. The Ford Escape and Hyundai Tucson with the bigger wheel combo would have to come in at a close 2nd imo..
alex38 says:
09:27 PM, 03/31/2010
@ leokbelo
"Toyota cars.. as dependable as they might be?"
I hear where you're coming from, but at last check, Toyota is recalling more than 8.5 million vehicles (10 million if you include a 'service campaign' to repair hoses for possible oil leaks on 1.3 million more Toyotas)
Can't say I'm thrilled as my Corolla 3 times to fix a transmission oil leak and sold it before this 'campaign'.. Yes, stats point to Toyotas being relatively dependable, but both of my Toyota's have been nothing but nightmares. Unfortunate but life goes on. Looks like I might be going with Hyundai, Kia or Mazda in the future..