It has a great warranty. It was affordable. It is pretty reliable. It has some plastic components that in higher end vehicles is fiberglass or stronger material. It is safe. It is difficult to see out of the front of the windshield where the roof meets the hood.
The 2011 Kia Sportage has been a great vehicle for me. The main pros of the vehicle are that it is affordable, sporty, reliable, and there are many extra add-ons available. The upgraded sound system is excellent and I can really jam out!
My car has enough room for people, dog, cargo, decent gas mileage, and great to drive. It looks great, and wasn't terribly expensive. I bought it used, but it has held up nicely. I take my German Shepherd out all the time, and there is enough room for her in the back seat.
Good gas mileage. Lots of space in back for kids. Ac in glove department to keep items from overheating. Cheap car parts. Car was made in United States. No recalls, come with warranty from Kia. 4-cylinder car. Rides smooth and quietly.
It is hard to see out of the front passenger side windshield area where the roof meets the hood. (It is wide and can obstruct view of oncoming vehicle or pedestrian). It has some cheaper parts where higher end cars may have a pricier material (plastic vs. Metal).
I feel like I have not encountered many cons with the 2011 Kia Sportage. Some of the repair costs seem pricey but I think that is because it is a foreign vehicle. My tire pressure light also seems to come on a lot when there is no actual tire issue but I am not sure if that is a vehicle issue or a personal issue.
The main negative is the car easily falls apart when anything hits it. Someone opened a door next to my car and hit the side of my car. The ding is very noticeable. The lights also are not very bright during the night and make seeing hard.
The only few things wrong is I wished it had 3rd row seating. There is no sunroof or moonroof. There are no heated seats. No backup camera. Radio screen is small. Only comes in 3 different colors no matter the year of model.
The 2011 Kia Sportage has an average owner rating of 4.28 out of 5 which ranks it #12 of 26 other Compact SUVs.
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