Kia Sportage

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The 2008 Kia Sportage.

Presenting the compact SUV that’s big on style, comfort, performance and versatility – all at a great value. Now there’s nothing to come between you and the lifestyle you love.

Sportage is available with a 4-cylinder engine with fuel efficiency of up to 25 mpg¹ or a more powerful V6. Need 2WD or available on-demand 4WD? No problem. Whichever specification you choose, you’ll enjoy a smooth ride without sacrificing power and off-road capability.

Confidence also comes standard as Sportage has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 5-star crash safety rating² in all four categories thanks to safety features like six airbags including full-length side curtains, anti-lock brakes and Electronic Stability Control.

All this, plus an unbeatable warranty, adds up to a truly outstanding compact SUV that's impossible to ignore.

Just follow a few simple steps and get a hassle free price quote on a new Sportage today. Or schedule a test drive at one of our 650 retailers and experience Kia quality and value firsthand.

Well-designed and well-appointed. It's easy to see why the Sportage is miles ahead of the competition.

EXTERIOR

16” tires w/alloy wheels
4-speed automatic transmission
Electronic-control on-demand 4WD
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Dual power mirrors (black)
Dual power heated mirrors (body color)
Multi-reflector headlights
Fog lights
Integrated roof rails
Body-color side cladding/fender flares
Rear privacy glass
Rear split-hatch liftgate w/flip-open glass
Remote fuel door

INTERIOR & CONVENIENCE LX I4

AM/FM/CD Stereo w/6 speakers
AM/FM/Cassette/MP3/CD stereo w/6 speakers
Air conditioning
Power windows w/one-touch driver’s express down
Power door locks w/two-turn entry system
Remote keyless entry w/panic alarm
Cruise control
Tilt steering column
Trip computer
Digital clock
Overhead sunglasses holder/map lights
Center console w/armrest & dual storage
Under rear cargo, floor-storage compartment
Rear cargo cover
Cargo Net
Front & rear 12-volt power points
Dual front & rear cup holders

SEATING & TRIM

Flat-woven cloth seat/door trim S
Moquette cloth seat/door trim
Leather seat/door trim
Heated front seats
8-way manual adjustable driver’s seat
Adjustable headrests
Flat-folding passenger’s front seat
60/40 split-folding rear seatback
Leather-wrapped steering wheel/gearshift knob
Metallic accents
Scuff plates

RESTRAINT & SAFETY SYSTEMS

Dual front advanced airbags
Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
Full-length side curtain airbags
Front & rear 3-point seat belts
Front seat-belt pretensioners w/force limiters
Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors
4-wheel disc brakes
4-wheel ABS brakes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Side-impact door beams
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Rear child-safety door locks

LUXURY PACKAGE (EX 2WD/4WD)

Body-color bumpers

Leather seats & trim

Heated front seats

Deluxe scuff plates

Automatic headlights

ECM mirror w/HomeLink ®

AM/FM/Cassette/CD changer stereo w/woofer & external amplifier

SPORT PACKAGE (LX V6 2WD/4WD)

Fog lamps

Black mesh grille

Dark metallic-gray cladding

Rear Spoiler (black)

Sport gauges

EX audio system

Leather shift knob & steering wheel

Cargo Cover

Keyless entry/alarm system

ACCESSORIES

Floor Mats
Step Bar
Cross Bars
Rear Spoiler
All-Weather Floor Mats
Sunroof Deflector
Sport Visors
Soft Cargo Organizer
Cargo Net
Cargo Cover
Front Mask
Hood Protector
Load Warrior
Ski Attachment
Remote Start
Tow Hitch
Mudguards
License Plate Frames

ENGINE 2.0L I4 2.7L V6

Type 4-cylinder, iron block & aluminum head 6-cylinder, aluminum block & head
Valve gear DOHC w/CVVT DOHC
Displacement 1,975 cc 2,656 cc
Compression ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Horsepower (SAE net) 140 hp @ 6,000 rpm 173 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 136 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm 178 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
Transmission 5-speed manual, overdrive 4-speed electronically controlled
- 4-speed electronically controlled Sportmatic® overdrive
- Sportmatic® overdrive
4WD System Full-time, electronic control on-demand Full-time, electronic control on-demand

DIMENSIONS