2000 Kia Sportage EX review from North America
"An excellent bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong.
General comments?
Comfortable. I like the ruggedness, I don't feel like I'm going break it. Higher quality fit and finish than what I expected. Body on the frame with a good reliable 4WD system and a low gear.
A few negative things would be the sluggishness from start, though once up to speed I find it quite capable on the highway.
A few buttons could be better placed and better speakers on the stereo, though I like the CD player layout. It is very easy to use.
A better power locking system with buttons would be nice.
Some people complain of tippiness with the handling yet I find it quite stable. Going from a car to a SUV took some getting used to but once I did and realized it wasn't going to roll over on its roof in a corner then I found it good to drive.
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| Very good bargain for the $20,000 or less sticker price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 10400 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Escort LX 1992 |
| Date of Entry | 14th March, 2001 |