Additional Horsepower
The 2.4-liter 161-horsepower 4-cylinder engine has gained 23 horsepower from the early-2006 model and provides good acceleration below 60 mph—but average performance above that speed. The 2.7-liter 185-horsepower V6 has 15 additional horsepower and more torque for better performance, but is no barn burner.
The 4-cylinder provides an estimated 24 mpg in the city and 34 on highways with both manual and automatic transmissions. The V6 delivers 22 and 30 with the automatic.
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Vehicle break-in process
No special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
• Do not race th ...
Safety
The Kia Sportage boasts six standard airbags -- front and side-impact airbags
for both driver and passenger, and side curtain airbags for both front- and
rear-seat occupants. Four-wheel antilock d ...
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The Kia Sportage is a compact four-door SUV offered in two trim levels, LX
and EX. Both two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (which Kia calls 4WD) are
available. Standard features on the LX include ...