Expert Evaluations
2011 Kia Sportage
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- Seats
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- Acceleration
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- Space and Access
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- Storage Capacity
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- Good ride and handling
- Great looks
- Good value
- Interior could use more color
- Average interior trim
- None
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- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
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- Cargo Space and Access
- Handsome inside and out
- Good engine
- Great value
- Firm suspension
- Tight trunk
- None
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- Acceleration
- Engine Output
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- Space and Access
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- Storage Capacity
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- Cargo Space and Access
- Versatile
- Unique, sporty design
- Fuel consumption
- None
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- Traction and Stability Control
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Cargo Space and Access
- Larger brakes have great pedal feel and stopping ability.
- Seats are very comfortable.
- Suspension is well tuned for sportiness on the road.
- minimal body lean can be deceptive when cornering.
- Interior controls take a bit of getting used to.
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- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
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- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- Instrumentation and Controls
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- General Ergonomics
- Sound System
- Appreciation
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- Mirrors
- General Safety
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- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Cargo Space and Access
- Mileage
- Slick and powerful powertrain
- Refined, punchy engine
- Sporty handling
- Some cheap interior trim
- Limited headroom
- Limited rearward visibility
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- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Noise Level
- Seats
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- General Ergonomics
- Sound System
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Mirrors
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Traction and Stability Control
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Cargo Space and Access
- Great engine
- Fuel economy
- Handsome vehicle
- Fit and finish
- Tight trunk
- Stiff ride