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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Sophisticated and spacious interior
To complement the striking exterior, Kia Rio's interior design has also been
transformed, with a clean sophisticated theme. The concept follows the corporate
Kia interior philosophy with the chara ...
Panoramic Sunroof
If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,
you can slide or tilt your sunroof with the
sunroof control lever located on the overhead
console.
The sunroof can only be opened, closed,
or tilted ...
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Rio offers a bit more head room than the typical
sedan, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the typical
sedan provides a bit more head- and le ...