2000 Kia Sportage EX review from North America

There are only two things that have ever gone wrong with my KIA Sportage. The first was a slight rattling noise under the driver's side. I went to our local dealership and they replaced the center silencer cover because the original bolts had rusted and were coming off. Living in South Dakota with all of our snow, this is very understandable.

While at the dealership I mentioned in passing that I would like to get the power windows looked at some time, as they we not rolling down or up. The technician asked me when I bought the vehicle and I told him August 2001. He said that the windows were part of a service campaign that KIA was hosting and that he could fix them free of charge. Because the mileage was so low on my Sportage, he could also replace the center silencer cover under the warranty.

Basically, I had only two problems the entire time I've owned this vehicle, and both were fixed quickly and without charge. I had over $600 worth of service done that day and I didn't pay a dime! This car has run great since!

The interior is quite comfortable and roomy. I always have plenty of room for groceries or other packages.

The steering wheel and driver's console are well placed and comfortable to reach.

The 4-wheel drive is wonderful and has gotten me through many near-accidents on the snowy, slippery roads of South Dakota.