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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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 ...
Vehicle load limit
Tire and loading information label
The label located on the driver's door
sill gives the original tire size, cold
tire pressures recommended for your
vehicle, the number of people that
can ...
Remote keyless entry
➀ Lock button
➁ Unlock button
➂ Panic button (if equipped)
➀ Lock ( )
All doors are locked if the lock button
is pressed.
➁ Unlock ( )
Driver’s door is un ...


