- convertible
- 3,799 high price
- Seminole, FL
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- autoshopper.com
- convertible gasoline silver manual
2001 kia sportage review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. But many of them lack real off-road capability. When the tough get going, they're better off staying in the parking lot. kia sportage isn't one of these. if the sportage looks like a tough little truck, that's because that's exactly what it is. All for a very affordable price. The basic warranty now extends to five years or 60,000 miles, while the powertrain is warranted for 10 years or 100,000 miles. All 2wd convertibles come with the automatic; all 4wd convertibles come with the manual. walkaroundsportage sports sleek lines and contemporary, proportionate styling. The design is rugged and functional as well. Short overhangs, front and rear, help give the sportage an advantage off road over other small suvs, such as the honda cr-v and the new ford escape and mazda tribute. other impressive features belie its low price. Its body-on-frame construction is a true truck-style design; and its ladder frame has six crossmembers for increased rigidity. The exhaust system is made of long-lasting stainless steel. Front legroom (44. 5 inches) is generous, and headroom (39. 6 inches) is phenomenal. The spare tire carrier locks out of the way when fully opened, which is a blessing when loading groceries or baggage through the rear door. beyond the room, there are other nice touches inside the sportage. The top of the center console slides forward to provide a comfortable armrest. Both front bucket seats recline, and the driver's seat has an adjustable lumbar support. The optional leather upholstery package 900 on ex, $800 on limited) has full leather seat coverings, not just leather inserts. In addition to dual front airbags, it comes equipped with a smaller airbag intended to protect the driver's left leg and knee. the well-proportioned greenhouse allows good visibility in all directions. Controls are well placed and easy to operate, and instruments are easy to read. This engine was developed by mazda and adapted by kia. There's enough power to push the sportage down a straight and level freeway with relative ease, but there's a lack of gusto on moderate grades. That day, in two-wheel drive, the sportage easily lost traction at its drive wheels, even during normal acceleration from a stop sign. A flick of a lever put us in 4wd-high and solved the problem. The sportage was suddenly more sure-footed. on drier days on crowded california freeways, we found the compact size of the sportage a blessing. It slips in and out of traffic with an ease larger suvs can't match. When it comes to getting the most from the sportage, the manual transmission is much better than the automatic. Indeed, this back-to-basics quality can be part of its charm. Sportage 4x4 models are also equipped with a low-range transfer case for when the going really gets tough. This enables the sportage to go places unreachable in a cr-v, escape or tribute. Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Mirrors✔ Power Locks✔ Bucket Seats✔ Air Conditioning✔ Cruise Control✔ AM/FM✔ Alloy Wheels
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