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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.
How does the Sorento's fuel economy hold up in real world driving as Kia claims?
06 January 2025 07:22
In my hybrid Sorento I’m getting pretty close to the advertised numbers. It's not exact but I'm always in the ballpark. It really seems to shine in city driving.
How does the Sorento's fuel economy hold up in real world driving as Kia claims?
06 January 2025 07:22
I have a gas model and the fuel economy is decent, but nothing like what Kia is claiming. My sticker is usually about 3-4 mpg under that, which adds up over time.
How does the Sorento's fuel economy hold up in real world driving as Kia claims?
06 January 2025 07:22
I’m a PHEV owner and the efficiency is incredible. I can do my daily commute completely on electric, and even on longer trips I’m averaging over 40 mpg.
How does the Sorento's fuel economy hold up in real world driving as Kia claims?
06 January 2025 07:22
At best, I think Kia's numbers are optimistic. In mixed driving I get barely 22 mpg out of my 2.5T, a modern engine.
How does the Sorento's fuel economy hold up in real world driving as Kia claims?
06 January 2025 07:22
The key is to drive it right. You'll see great numbers if you don't constantly ride heavy on the throttle and do a lot of short trips. On longer routes, it can be surprisingly efficient, but only if driven gently.
How does the Sorento's fuel economy hold up in real world driving as Kia claims?
06 January 2025 07:22
In my hybrid, I actually get better mpg than advertised. This took some practice to get the most out of, but now I can hit 40+ MPG in mixed driving on a regular basis.
How does the Sorento's fuel economy hold up in real world driving as Kia claims?
06 January 2025 07:22
The economy is good, but not great in the real world. It’s better than my old SUV, but not the game changer that I was hoping for considering the price premium of the hybrid.
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