Kia Sportage test drive review

When the new Kia Sportage made its big debut, I made it a point to get over to my Waukegan Kia dealer to give one a test drive. Being a long-time SUV-lover, I figured that I would give the newest addition to the SUV family a try.

I was very pleasantly surprised with what I found from this Kia. From the moment I sat down in the luxurious leather bucket seats I realized that this Kia meant serious business. As I looked around I also noticed that it had enough room for a small army. The interior boasts retractable seats, and when they are down, 67 cubic feet are available for cargo, which is actually more space than some larger SUVs offer.

Once we started driving, I was very impressed with all of the driving features that this Kia has to offer. As my Waukegan dealer explained to me, this SUV comes equipped with a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder, 140 horsepower engine and has a counterpart that is available as a 2.7 liter, V6, 173 horsepower hoss. I drove the former, and it was a very impressive ride. The engine has a Steptronic transmission, so basically with the tap of my finger, I could manually shift the gear I was in. It was simple and easy (and tons of fun).

And it also comes with plenty of safety features such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and has been given Five Star Ratings from the NHTSA for its frontal and side impacts.

Overall, I was very impressed with the quality and the performance during my Waukegan Kia Sportage test drive. The Sportage has plenty of space for every aspect of life, along with a ride that is easy to handle and an acceleration that will excite anyone. So if you are looking into finding a new SUV, take it from someone who has been obsessed with them for years. The newest addition the SUV family is doing the name proud and the Waukegan Kia Sportage will have SUV fans everywhere wanting a test drive of their own.