Driving Impressions
The 2006 Kia Sportage provides a carlike ride while returning relatively sporty handling on par with that of most peers. Should you push too hard through a corner, the standard stability and traction control system will intervene to keep you headed in the right direction. Additionally, the Sportage's four-wheel independent suspension system helps smooth bumps without the jittery feel typical of many SUVs. Power from the standard four-cylinder is barely adequate, so we recommend you stick with the larger 2.7-liter V6. The four-speed automatic isn't quite as smooth as the five-speed unit in the CR-V or RAV-4, but it always manages to keep the V6 right in its power band.
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Emergency starting
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to
yourself or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow the jump starting procedures.
If in doubt, we ...
Storage compartments
These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the driver
or passengers.
CAUTION:
• To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage
compartments.
• Always ke ...
Choice of engines with enhanced economy and lowered emissions
When the full range of new Kia Sportage models is on sale later this year, it
will be available with four engines - two petrol and two diesel, ranging between
115 ps to 163 ps - manual and automat ...


