2005 Kia Sportage Buyer's Guide

Owner Reviews
4.5
2 Reviews
Overall
4.5
Value
4.0
Performance
3.5
Style
3.5
Comfort
4.0
Fuel Economy
2.5
Reliability
4.0

2005 Kia Sportage Owner Ratings & Reviews

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4.5
Overall
2 Reviews

2005 Kia Sportage - Excellent

SF
Woodbury, Minnesota
Overall
5.0
Value
4.0
Performance
3.0
Style
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Fuel Economy
2.0
Reliability
5.0
I love my Kia Sportage. I have 180,000 miles on it and it is still running strong. I have not had any major malfunctions and have kept up with regular maintenance for the ten years I have owned the vehicle. I have not had to put a ton of money into it and that, to me, speaks volumes on quality. It drives well, especially in Minnesota winter road conditions. It is a mid-size SUV, but is perfect for my lifestyle. On the off chance that I transport larger items (such as furniture when I moved), I was able to do so easily by folding down the seats. The 4WD is a life-saver in the winter. I felt safe with the air bag features and quality construction of the vehicle itself. When taking long trips, it is a comfortable ride and has space for the kids to move around. The gas mileage i... (more)
Story
One winter, while driving in the Twin Cities in Minnesota, the roads were really slippery. As vehicles were going way too fast on the highway and cars started slip sliding every which way, with my 4WD, I was able to maneuver between a mess of vehicles set on a collision course and came out unscathed! I came within inches of other vehicles heading right for me and my vehicle handled it beauti... (more)
Pros
My favorite feature of this vehicle is the size. It is a smaller SUV that fits perfectly into regular parking spaces. I also love how big it seems inside the vehicle. I have a lot of room when I go grocery shopping. When I transport larger items, it is simple to put the seats down in the back seat to accommodate larger items. I love how comfortable it is on long trips. I can drive ten hours without getting tired of sitting in this vehicle. I travel a lot and I never feel crammed inside my vehicle on those trips. I also love the shape of the vehicle. It isn't boxy and it doesn't lo... (more)
Cons
I do not have a long list of negative things to say about this vehicle. The biggest thing would be the gas mileage. For a small to mid-size SUV, I wish it had better gas mileage. I also don't believe it would be a comfortable ride for a tall person. I am an average size woman (5'6") and I know my 6'1" son has a difficult time when he drives my vehicle. Long legs are a problem. Not so much in the passenger seats, but in the driver's seat, it really doesn't accommodate long legs. I honestly don't have any other complaints. I have owned this vehicle for ten years and it really has ser... (more)

2005 Kia Sportage - Good vehicle for the $$$

ECM
San Marcos, Texas
Overall
4.0
Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Style
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Fuel Economy
3.0
Reliability
3.0
Like the storage room Like the storage in back that is not carpeted Dislike the length of the roof line for carrying sporting gear Engine/motor has been extremely reliable/dependable/low maintenance Do not like the blind spot on right rear Check Engine light on when purchased at dealer, went thru several repairs in order to eliminate the light, as they could not pinpoint all issues immediately but only in resolution of one would they find the other The car is noisy on the interior when in use, not ideal for conversation Is comfortable to drive Gas mileage never met the sticker standard advertised For small SUV handled very well on the road in wind Did not like the way glass/door on rear hatch was separated, friends would open the door rather than window by default of lever placement
Story
It's a good vehicle for an active lifestyle
Pros
Storage capacity Easy to maintain interior Low maintenance engine/motor
Cons
Short roofline for carrying kayaks and canoes

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