I like the fact that it's a Jeep and spacious in the trunk part which is convenient when I have to take quite a few suitcases or I'm in the process of moving. It's in my favorite color red, and the previous owner put big tires on it which makes my sportage stand out, and people with more newer cars have complimented me on how nice my KIA Sportage is. It is really amazing on gas. I can travel back and forth over an hour away to visit family and friends and when gas is in the 2.50 range per gallon, I still only pay twenty five bucks to fill my tank up and it last me for a while. It runs pretty smooth and doesn't make any loud noises like some older model cars, which is awesome. The windows are some what tinted, but I wish it could have been more of an updated tint and not a cheaply looking plastic tent. Overall, it is a very reliable car and doesn't have any issues when it comes to driving and getting you where you need to go. I wouldn't trade it for a new 2017 model due to how good the older model is.

I went into the Kia Sportage from a car and worried about the gas mileage, but there was no need to worry. The Kia Sportage retained nearly the same gas mileage as my Ford Fusion. Along with good gas mileage, the Kia Sportage afforded me a spacious trunk with a 40/60 fold down flat back seats that could haul items in many configurations such as two passengers and several golf bags, loads of camping gear. Another selling point was the sleek look that continues to hold its look well among younger generation vehicles, my Kia Sportage design doesn't stick out and look old. With airbags all around, I originally chose the Kia Sportage for it's 5 star safety rating. I'm handing this vehicle down to my child later this year as a first vehicle and feel he will be very safe with this as his first vehicle. My EX version has a panoramic roof with the front that slides open to let in some fresh air and sunshine and all leather seats that are a must for parents with young boys who play sports. My two favorite features are the GPS that has saved me many times from being lost and the sound system. I'm able to make phone calls by voice activation, blue tooth my favorite play list and speakers that have lasted well over the years with a music loving teenager. I have two cons with this vehicle but neither or even both together would prevent me from buying this vehicle again. I wouldn't hesitate! One is that there are some blind spots on the sides of the vehicle, but once aware I've always been careful to look twice before switching lanes and do not have issues. The other con is that the top luggage rails did not fare as well as the paint job and has peeled. It's the only part of the vehicle that isn't still shiny, but thankfully it's not a large part on the vehicle and doesn't stick out. The 2012 Kia Sportage EX has been a reliable, useful, and sporty vehicle to drive and at a fraction of the cost for other similar cross over vehicles I've not regretted its purchase.