Kia Sportage 2010-2016 used car review

The Kia Sportage is a stylish, small SUV that drives like a car. It is very popular, which keeps prices high.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 4.2 out of 5

The good

Sporty, premium look for a mainstream SUV
Excellent and very car-like to drive
Good reputation for reliability

The not-so-good

High demand makes them pricey and a little hard to secure
Rear visibility restricted

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2011 Kia Sportage EX Urban

Price

$15,000 to $25,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2-litre four-cylinder, 122kW and 205Nm

Transmission

Six-speed automatic, all-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star ANCAP

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Full size tyre

Fuel economy

8.8-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4445mm

Width

1855mm

Height

1645mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 1600kg (braked)

Turning circle

10.6m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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