2005 Kia Sportage Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　An all-new Sportage returns after a two-year hiatus. It's now a car-based SUV intended to compete with the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.

　　

zzdcar says

　　Thankfully sharing nothing with its predecessor but its name, the new Sportage offers compact SUV buyers a modern runabout in a stylish and roomy package.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Kia Sportage LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$171/mo  for Sportage LX

　　Sportage LX

　　LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) (Most Popular) - $15,900 MSRPLX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A) - $17,800 MSRPLX AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) - $18,200 MSRPLX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A) - $18,800 MSRPLX AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A) - $19,995 MSRPEX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A) - $20,300 MSRPEX AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A) - $21,700 MSRP

　　vs

　　$166/mo

　　Avg. Compact SUV

　　

2005 Sportage Highlights

Trim: LXEXLX

　　

Base MSRP	$15,900
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$171/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	23.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles