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Is the Kia Sportage's design more stylish than practical?
06 January 2025 07:29
The Sportage's design, I think, is one that Kia nailed it. Yes, it's not perfect, but name one modern car where it is. I feel like I’m driving something special, not just another boring crossover, because of the style. And let's be real, the cargo space is still more than enough for most people.
Is the Kia Sportage's design more stylish than practical?
06 January 2025 07:29
Definitely all style and no substance. Rear visibility is terrible and I've had to use the backup camera much more than I'd care to. The cargo area is smaller than it appears from the outside as well. Kia tried to be too cool with it.
Is the Kia Sportage's design more stylish than practical?
06 January 2025 07:29
It’s a compromise, and one I’m happy with. My old CR-V never turned heads, but the Sportage does. Honestly, once you get used to the visibility, it's not that bad. All the driver assists also help to mitigate any blind spots.
Is the Kia Sportage's design more stylish than practical?
06 January 2025 07:29
In fact I think Kia did a great job balancing style and practicality. It's not over the top but it's fresh and I've had no space or visibility issues. It's a much more expensive feeling car than it is.
Is the Kia Sportage's design more stylish than practical?
06 January 2025 07:29
I bought the Sportage for the style, but I do wish they'd toned it down a bit for better functionality sometimes. My kids get claustrophobic on long trips because there are small rear windows. It's not a deal breaker but if you have a family this may be something you want to consider.
Is the Kia Sportage too soft a ride for enthusiastic driving?
06 January 2025 07:29
I actually really like how the Sportage rides. But it's comfortable as a daily driver, which is what most people use it for. In that case, buy a hot hatch or sports sedan if you want something sporty. It’s a family crossover, and it does that well.
Is the Kia Sportage too soft a ride for enthusiastic driving?
06 January 2025 07:29
If you're expecting anything remotely sporty the soft suspension is certainly a letdown. It feels disconnected from the road and there’s way too much body roll for my liking. A sport tuned suspension should be offered by Kia.
Is the Kia Sportage too soft a ride for enthusiastic driving?
06 January 2025 07:29
I believe it hits that middle ground. It's not a boat, but it's not a sports car. It’s great for long trips and if you put it in Sport mode it tightens up enough for some fun on backroads. Not much more you can expect from a crossover.
Is the Kia Sportage too soft a ride for enthusiastic driving?
06 January 2025 07:29
Being someone who switched from a sportier car I thought the Sportage would feel too soft. Honestly, I've learned to like the comfort. It really makes my commute much more pleasant. How many of us are really pushing our family SUVs to the limit anyway, though?
Is the Kia Sportage too soft a ride for enthusiastic driving?
06 January 2025 07:29
It is too soft a ride for my taste. It’s not a sports car, I get that, but in crossovers, it’s on the softer side of the spectrum. What I wish is that Kia had found some middle ground between the two, a bit more engagement without too much comfort being lost.
Do the Kia Sportage's driver assistance features help or hinder?
06 January 2025 07:29
The driver assists in my Sportage are something I love. Adaptive cruise control is a life saver for highway driving, and lane keep assist just adds that extra layer of safety. They’re sure a bit of a learning curve, but once you get used to them they’re super helpful.
Do the Kia Sportage's driver assistance features help or hinder?
06 January 2025 07:29
I find them honestly more annoying than helpful. Sometimes the forward collision warning goes off for no reason and the lane keep assist is too aggressive. Most of them I end up turning off, which defeats the purpose.
Do the Kia Sportage's driver assistance features help or hinder?
06 January 2025 07:29
It's a mixed bag. Great features like blind spot monitoring are some of them. Some of them, like the lane keep assist, can be a little too much. I really wish we could customize the sensitivity of each system individually.
Do the Kia Sportage's driver assistance features help or hinder?
06 January 2025 07:29
Being a highway driver, I absolutely love the ADAS features. On long trips, they reduce fatigue and have probably saved me from a few close calls. Yes, it has a learning curve, but it's a good one for added safety.
Do the Kia Sportage's driver assistance features help or hinder?
06 January 2025 07:29
I did not believe it at first, but I now appreciate the driver assist. They’re not perfect, but they’ve helped me become a more aware driver. But you can always turn them off if they are bothering you on a specific drive.
Is the Kia Sportage's fuel economy disappointing for a small compact SUV in 2012?
06 January 2025 07:29
I have the non hybrid Sportage and yep, fuel economy is not great. Mixed driving, I'm getting about 24 mpg, which is a whole lot less than I was expecting. My only real complaint about the car is that.
Is the Kia Sportage's fuel economy disappointing for a small compact SUV in 2012?
06 January 2025 07:29
We must realize that fuel economy of SUVs is a reality. The Sportage is just average, it's not terrible. If you want good fuel economy, get the hybrid, or buy a smaller car. Given that you're expecting to use a spacious, comfortable SUV, you can't expect it to sip fuel like a compact.
Is the Kia Sportage's fuel economy disappointing for a small compact SUV in 2012?
06 January 2025 07:29
The fuel economy is fine for what the Sportage is, I think. The SUV is a comfortable, well equipped SUV with a decent sized engine. It's not the best choice for fuel economy, but if you're like me and a few other things make up for that, the Sportage is a great choice.
Is the Kia Sportage's fuel economy disappointing for a small compact SUV in 2012?
06 January 2025 07:29
This problem is solved completely by the hybrid version. Mixed driving returns me about 38 mpg, fantastic for an SUV this size. As far as fuel economy is concerned, the hybrid is the one to have.
Is the Kia Sportage's fuel economy disappointing for a small compact SUV in 2012?
06 January 2025 07:29
Reviews worried me about fuel economy but in real world driving it's not as bad as some would have you believe. It's not class leading, but it's not awful. I can live with the average 27 mpg that I get, as I like the rest of the car.
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