Highest Rated Review by the Community
-
Aug 23 '00
Pros: Value
Cons: Noisy
Summary: I have Sportage#000051, bought Feb, 1995 SOHC, non-EX 4x4...
I luv this little vehicle!!! This vehicle has been nearly flawless from day one. The few minor problems we've had were fixed quickly and courteously at the dealership(s)...the dealer we ... read more
-
-
Jul 14 '05
Pros: Fun little car, affordable SUV with great mileage and features you expect.
Cons: Designed in Japan, built in Korea, sold in U.S., so where do I get parts?
Summary: When I started looking for cars the day after I got my license, one car in particular caught my attention. I was looking for a vehicle that was small and maneuverable feeling, but with a good interior. I wanted a car with enough power to get up and go, ... read more
-
-
May 02 '01
Pros: Quick handling, easy to maneuver, inexpensive
Cons: Many sample defects, cheap quality carpet and upholstery, poor gas mileage, cramped seating
Summary: I recently had occasion to rent a 2001 Kia Sportage while on an extended business trip. This car had 3800 miles on it when I received it, so it was virtually brand new.
My first impression was very favorable. It looks like a very nice compact SUV. ... read more
-
-
Jan 29 '01
Pros: Hard working car, good engine, functional, decent price.
Cons: Loud ride, interior is sparse. Spare tire in the back is horrible.
Summary: Man, I wish I would have got a brand new on of these, or even a moderately used one. My green '95 Sportage is a rough little SUV. I can't help but like it. It gets great gas mileage for a 6 year old SUV and it starts in hot and cold weather with no ... read more
-
-
Dec 07 '00
Pros: handles great
Cons: pick up is slow
Summary: I bought a 1995 Kia EX, 4X4, Manual Transmission, in Dec 1999. It has some problems, the dash board lights are out, but other than that, I am happy with it. So much so that I purchased the KIA tow package (170.00) and had it installed totaling $375.00 ... read more
-
-
Dec 06 '00
Pros: It's tough but easy to drive
Cons: The spare tire takes up cargo space
Summary: I was checking out our local used car lots for something that would please me; low cost, easy handling, good on gas. It also had to please my husband, a big man with a love of trucks and 'guts'.
He was looking at another SUV when I saw the ... read more
-
-
Sep 27 '00
Pros: Good view from back seat, great power, comfortable ride, good gas mileage.
Cons: Must purchase with optional luggage rack and spare tire carrier...cannot be added later.
Summary: I bought a used Kia Sportage 5 months ago. I had been looking for a year, and never could find anything that compared to it. Mine is 4WD with 4 doors. It has a very low gear ratio, which more than makes up for having a 4 cyl engine. The power is ... read more
-
-
Apr 02 '00
Pros: Good Value for Price
Cons: Small engine means slow pickup
Summary: We purchased a Kia Sportage EX 4x4 three years ago and have had only good experiences with it. With the price of gasoline these days, the Kia has pretty good gas mileage. We've calculated it to be about 23mpg city driving and about 27 to 29 mpg highway. ... read more
-
-
Mar 29 '00
Pros: Affordable, compact, comes loaded
Cons: May be difficult to get repairs
Summary: I bought a used (1995) Sportage to replace my Sephia, which was totaled in a freeway accident. I call it "El Huevo" because it's white and looks like an egg. Anyway, I love Kias. I am really hard on my car, commuting 60-80 miles daily (and ... read more
-
-
Mar 15 '00
Pros: low gas consumption, easy handling
Cons: it sits up higher than a car,go slower in turns
Summary: I purchased a 1995 kia sportage ex from a dealership with an extended warranty. the warranty was money spent for no reason, although this was a used car, I've had it for 1.5 yrs. with no trouble. Performance is great, i have a 5 speed standard shift 4wd. ... read more
-
-
Jan 27 '00
Pros: Great in the snow
Cons: Not very reliable
Summary: We bought this vehicle because we live in the Northwest and really wanted a 4x4 vehicle to get around in the snow.
After 25 times to the service department, in 3+ years, we decided to get something different.
I loved how it handled ... read more
-
-
Dec 29 '99
Pros: affordable, cute, roomy, good handling
Cons: My husband says it needs a bigger motor
Summary: In 1995 I wanted an SUV and began looking around. I was surprised at the prices asked. Then I saw an ad for KIA's... I went to the dealership and 30 minutes later I was driving off the lot with my new 4x4 sportage.
I have really enjoyed my ... read more
-
-
Dec 28 '99
Pros: Good mileage, dependability, good handling except on ice
Cons: Needs weight in back for icy roads, high insurance rates for young drivers
Summary: We bought a used 95 Kia Sportage in December of 98. My wife got a job up in the foothills, and we needed a dependable vehicle to get her there. We decided she needed 4 wheel drive because it snowed in the winter. We went to a dealer who guaranteed ... read more
-
-
Nov 14 '99
Pros: Excellent handling in traffic.
Cons: Small engine; sometimes doesn't have the pick-up necessary in passing situations.
Summary: I purchased a (used) 95 Kia in 1996 and have owned it for three years now. I absolutely love this vehicle. According to Consumer's Reports, it is not the highest rated SUV due to the fact that the spare tire could possibly go through the rear window in ... read more
-
-
Sep 08 '99
Pros: roomy, sporty, handles well, few repairs, great customer service
Cons: the 1995 model came without some of the luxury items: cd player, sunroof, etc.
Summary: My husband and I bought one of the first Kia Sportages to come off the boat back in 1995. Being the first model, it had a few kinks that needed to be worked out (the horn didn't work when we bought it for example) but were all quickly taken care of under ... read more
-
|
|
