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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Powerful braking for rapid stopping
The Kia cee'd has a power-assisted all-disc braking system which delivers
excellent stopping power that is highly competitive in the C-segment. The large
diameter 280 mm ventilated front discs and ...
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from
its point of origin to the dealer. The Kia Rio is substantially cheaper to get
to the dealership than the typical seda ...


