Is the 2010 Kia Sportage a good car?
Vehicle overview Let’s be clear right up front: The 2010 Kia Sportage is a good little crossover SUV. The only problem is that the hyper-competitive compact crossover segment is one of those places where being good might not be quite good enough.
What’s the best year for a Kia Sportage?
The best years for the Kia Sportage are the years 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. The models before the year 2017 were not a top pick for customers—they had low ratings and left customers unsatisfied. In 2017, the Kia Sportage underwent a huge remodeling and now is a high competitor on the market.
How reliable are Kia Sportage?
Kia Sportage Reliability Rating Breakdown. The Kia Sportage Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $462 which means it has excellent ownership costs.
Are Kia engines any good?
Kia is a reliable car brand. Overall, RepairPal gives Kia a 4.0 out of 5.0 reliability rating and ranks it third overall for reliability (out of 32 brands). However, RepairPal ranks Kia third overall and Toyota eighth overall, so Kias may be slightly more reliable.
The 2010 Kia Sportage offers great value in terms of equipment, and even the base model is packed with a ton of standard items. The 2010 Sportage comes in base LX or EX trim, along with optional all-wheel drive, and even in the entry-level model, the compact SUV comes well-equipped.
What kind of engine does a Kia Sportage have?
The 2010 Kia Sportage can be had with one of two engines and a choice of front- or all-wheel drive. LX base models get a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that puts out 140 hp and 136 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual gearbox is standard and a four-speed automatic transmission is available as an option.
What kind of engine does a 2010 Chevy Sportage have?
In the 2010 Sportage, you have a choice of either a fuel-efficient 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) technology and a respectable 140 horsepower on tap, or a 2.7-liter V-6 mill with 173 horses.
When did the Kia Sportage come out in the US?
The Sportage’s long-standing midpack status dates all the way back to the model’s U.S. introduction in 1995, when it broke new ground as one of the first truly compact sport-utility vehicles. Unfortunately, that original version was also rather crude, and it was quickly eclipsed by more refined entries from Honda and Toyota.
When did the Kia Sportage 3 generation come out?
The transformation of the Sportage, Kia’s compact SUV, was complete with the launch of the third generation model in 2010. Being a compact SUV the cabin is adequate rather than spacious, but it will carry five adults, even if the centre rear passenger will find it a little squeezy.
Who is the designer of the Kia Sportage?
In 2006, the designer of the Audi TT, Peter Schreyer, took the challenge to lead the design team of the Korean car-manufacturer Kia and the 2010 Sportage was the third model designed by him. Some of its cues were seen before on the Kia Kue concept-car in 2007.
What are the dimensions of a Kia Sportage?
Kia Sportage 2010 Dimensions. Dimensions for the 2010 Kia Sportage are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1855mm x 1695mm and can vary on the basis of model.