Performance
In terms of horsepower, the average sedan packs quite a wallop and will knock the Rio down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
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Driving
The Kia is available with 2.0-litre or 2.7-litre V6 petrol engines, but we
prefer the 2.0-litre turbodiesel. There's a fair amount of diesel clatter at
idle, but once on the move it delivers power ...
Driving Impressions
More horsepower equals more pleasant riding and driving. The new V6 provides
more than adequate torque for city driving and highway cruising, and is a
significant improvement over the previous-gen ...
Ultra-compact six-speed automatic transmission
Developed by the Hyundai-Kia Group for fitment in a wide range of future
vehicles, the all-new six-speed automatic transmission now available for the new
Kia Sportage is ultra-compact - and can fe ...