2012 Kia Sportage SUV Crossover Pros & Cons

Kia Sportage SUV Crossover Pros and Cons

  Inexpensive compared to competitor's versions

  Interior and exterior design are more then one would expect given the cost of the vehicle

  Good transmission and handling makes this Crossover more fun to drive than competitor vehicles.

  Although not very powerful base engine, there are plenty of options, like the SX trim option that enables consumers to get a more powerful and efficient engine.

  Many good standard technology features including the Uvo hands-free interface and the navigation with Sirius.

  One of the safest cars for the class that it is in.

  The Rear seat don't recline and do not slide backwards and forwards

  Hampered front and rear visibility

  Smaller and has much less cargo space than competitor versions

  Too much plastic in the cabin

  The base engine is not very powerful and lacks the acceleration one would expect from the sports appeal of the car

  The stiffer suspension often causes a firmer ride to passengers with bumpy roads and grooved payment being uncomfortable to experience as a passenger or driver.