Interior Design and Special Features

Kia designed a functional, roomy and attractive interior for the Sportage. Most of the materials are of good quality and the build quality is solid. The rear-seat design allows for a flat load floor by the process of lowering its cushion into the rear footwell; removing the head restraints is not necessary. With the rear seat folded, the Sportage offers 67 cubic feet of cargo capacity, a good figure for this class.

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    Automatic transaxle
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    Under the Hood
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    Storage compartment
    These compartments can be used to store small items required by the driver or passengers. NOTICE • To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage compartment. • Always keep ...