The 2011 Kia Sportage new levels of performance

The 2011 Kia Sportage is completely redesigned for the model year with sharp styling and new levels of performance. Its rather beefy, high tech appearance can be attributed to the few curves found in its body elements with angular headlamps, intricate tail lamps, and chopped window shapes.

The Kia Sportage is available in three trim models. The base level has many standard features which include 16-inch wheels in an aluminum cast, audio system with six speakers and a CD/MP3 player, auxiliary audio jacks, satellite radio, Bluetooth, air-conditioning, full power accessories, upholstery in cloth and titled steering wheel with controls for phone and audio. The next model up the Kia Sportage LX includes wheels 17-inches in diameter, exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, tinted rear window and a keyless ignition. The high end Kia Sportage EX has 18-inch wheels, glove box that is chilled, daytime running lights that are LEDs, a driver seat with power adjustments, fog lamps, telescopic steering wheel wrapped in leather, exterior accents in chrome, a climate control system with two zones, rear spoiler and roof rail. The EX and LX include some additional features such as a higher-end stereo system, rearview mirror with auto-dimming, a navigation system with voice recognition and a backup camera, leather upholstery, parking sensors for the rear, keyless entry, sun roof, front seats that are heated, and a driver seat that is ventilated.

Specs:

The engine is the Kia Sportage is a 16-valve, 2.4 liter inline four-cylinder with iron block and aluminum head and port fuel injection and produces 176 horsepower with 168 pound-feet of torque. The base model has a six-speed manual transmission while the other two models have a six-speed automatic transmission with manumatic shifting and the option of either two-wheel or four-wheel drive.

Fuel economy for the Kia Sportage is 22 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway and a combined rating of 25 mpg. The vehicle can make 0 to 60 miles per hour in 9.5 seconds and has a top speed of 114 miles per hour. The Kia Sportage includes many safety features such as a front side airbags, full length side curtain airbags, antilock disc brakes, active front head restraints and a stability and traction control system. The vehicle has been rated the highest for frontal and side impact by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The interior of the Kia Sportage has been improved over previous years. Although comprised of mostly plastic due to the price point of the vehicle, a low-gloss finish and masculine shapes help to make the interior look more upscale and contemporary. The higher up the line you go, the more luxurious the cabin , although all models offer passengers and driver sufficient legroom and headroom. With front and rear seats upright, the cargo capacity stands at 54.6 cubic feet.

The 2011 Kia Sportage is prepared to handle its competition with a muscular yet quiet ride and a unique and stylish look. The modern cabin and a new up-to-date powertrain with a four-wheel drive system make this vehicle one that deserves attention in the compact SUV class.

 

 

The 2011 Kia Sorento has been completely model

The 2011 Kia Sorento has been completely redesigned for the model year with a more rigid yet compliant carlike uni-body construction that makes this compact SUV handle more like a car and adds to the roominess of the interior.

There are three trim options available for the Kia Sorento, that being the base, LX and EX. Standard features on the base Kia Sorento include full power accessories, air conditioning, 17-inch alloy wheels, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, connectivity for Bluetooth, a trip computer, a stereo system with a CD and MP3 player, satellite radio and a six-speed manual transmission. The LX version has a six-speed automatic transmission instead, LED turn signals, heated outside mirrors in the same color as the body of the vehicle, a second-row armrest, and an additional optional package that includes heated front seat, a rearview mirror with back-up camera, rear parking sensors, fog lamps and roof rails. The EX version of the Kia Sorento includes all of the equipment of the previous version with the addition of 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control that is dual-zoned, keyless entry and ignition, leather seats, navigation with traffic updates in real-time, an audio system with ten speakers and a sunroof .

Specs:

The primary engine for the Kia Sorento is a 16-valve dual overhead cam 2.4 liter engine with four cylinders and port fuel injection and aluminum block and heads that produces 175 horsepower and 169 pound-feet of torque. The base model has a six-speed manual transmission while all other models include a six-speed automatic transmission.

The high-end version of the Kia Sorento offers an optional 24-valve dual overhead cam 3.5 liter V6 with port fuel injection and aluminum block and heads that produces 276 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque.

The base drivetrain is front-wheel drive with an option to upgrade to four-wheel drive. Fuel economy for the vehicle is dependent on the engine with the four-cylinder vehicle with front-wheel drive estimated at 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel drive Kia Sorento with the V6 engine is rated at 19 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

The interior of the Kia Sorento is attractive, well-made and user friendly, constructed of high grade materials. The front seats are not only comfortable but supportive and the second row can accommodate three adults. A third row of seats is optional on all models except the EX with the V6 engine, on which it comes as standard. The third row has folding seatbacks and is equally comfortable for adults as for children. Cargo space behind the third seat is somewhat limited when it is in upright position, able to handle only nine cubic feet. However, models without the third seat that can accommodate five people have 37 cubic feet of space with the rear seats up and 73 cubic feet of space when the rear seats are folded down.

The 2011 Kia Sorento is an SUV that is well put together offering a combination of comfort and handling with a smooth and quiet ride.