Driving Impressions
Much of the appeal of compact crossovers is in their ability to deliver some of the practicality of larger SUVs along with easier maneuverability and parking on city streets and in tight parking lots. The 2010 Kia Sportage is no exception.
Because the performance of the base model's four-cylinder is weak, we'd recommend stepping up to one of the V6-powered models. Even with the V6, the Sportage feels rather sluggish compared to many competitors, though it's probably just fine for most people's needs. On the open road, the Sportage feels nimble. The ride quality is a little firmer than the norm and handling is not exactly sporty, but neither is really objectionable.
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Yes, One Trim Is Really Called the “ !”
Dealers will have four trim levels with which to lure the young and
impressionable—Soul, Soul+, Soul ! , and the top-of-the-line Soul Sport. “!” is
pronounced “exclaim,” although we’d ...
Air bag - supplemental restraint system
* The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
(1) Driver’s front air bag
(2) Passenger’s front air bag
(3) Side impact air bag (if equipped)
(4) Curtain air bag (if ...
Keys
Record your key number
The key code number is stamped on the
bar code tag attached to the key set.
Should you lose your keys, this number
will enable an authorized KIA dealer to
duplicate the k ...