Largo Area Kia Dealer Reviews the 2013 Kia Sportage

Apr 13, 2013

It is possible to get a sporty SUV that is stylish and luxurious. Take a look at the 2013 Kia Sportage, starting at $20,000 for the base model. This SUV provides sports handling and more luxurious options than expected for an SUV. If you want to test drive the 2013 Kia Sportgage, come to your Largo area Kia dealer.

2013 Exterior Features

There is no mistaking the 2013 Kia Sportage for anything but a Kia because of the signature grille design across the front of all Kia vehicles. The lines of this vehicle are all angular and masculine. You can take this SUV off road if you like, because there is 7 inches ground clearance under the SUV.

Interior Features

On the inside, the 2013 Kia Sportage wows with LED lighting for both trim levels. It also features surprising blue seats. Passengers in the front and back seats can enjoy the panoramic sunroof – or can pull the included sun shade if it’s too bright of a day! If you need more room for cargo and less room for passengers, the backseat can be folded down flat. You will have 54.6 cubic feet of cargo space when the seats are flat.

The 2013 Kia Sportage comes standard with air conditioning, steering wheel controls, four speakers and satellite radio, and under floor storage in the back. On the SX, you receive power-folding side mirrors as a standard option, and can add it on to the EX if desired.

At the SX and EX trim levels for the 2013 Kia Sportage, you can upgrade to a push button start system, a cooling box, infotainment system, and a back up warning system to eliminate back up car accidents.

Power and Performance for the 2013 Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is an all wheel drive vehicle that offers a six speed automatic transmission as the standard option. The base model allows you to switch to a manual transmission if preferred.

When choosing engines for your Kia Sportage you have two options. A 2.0 liter turbocharged engine with 260 hp and gasoline direct injection for improved fuel economy and no reduction in power; or a 2.4 liter four cylinder with 176 hp that will pass cars and climb hills with no issues.

Fuel economy for both engines are decent, with the 2.4 liter offering 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway and the 2.0 engine offering 20 mpg in the city and a slight reduction of fuel efficiency of 25 mpg on the highway.