2008 Kia Sportage

Sportage Compact SUV - The only thing compact about it - is the price

Don’t be fooled by the name, the 2008 Sportage is big on many things. If your idea of compact is style, sport, capability, comfort, and safety all packed into one amazing SUV then Kia Sportage is for you. If you think compact means diminutive or small, that would only apply to the price of a new Sportage.

“You can get a well-stocked Sportage with V6 power and 4WD for thousands less than its competition, making it one of the best values in the small-SUV category.” – Edmunds.com

Kia Sportage is Ready to Take You Anywhere

Whether on or off-road, Sportage is ready to make it happen adding comfort and style beyond the task of just getting there. Pick from the ultra fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine or the more powerful V6, either way you’ll enjoy true off-road capability and money saving fuel economy. The automatic transmission comes with Sportmatic shifting that lets you choose between traditional automatic shifting and clutch-free manual sport shifting while available full-time electronic control on-demand 4WD provides traction control on any road conditions, even when there is no road.

“We admire its handling ability, impressive steering and braking, and optional 173-hp, 2.7-liter V-6”
– CarAndDriver.com

Sportage is Big on Safety

The Kia Sportage earned the government’s highest rating, 5-stars, across all categories of crash testing. And you’ll notice that every last safety feature Kia offers on the Sportage comes standard on every model, because you shouldn’t have to pay extra for the safety you deserve. Safety features include 6 airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control System, Tire-Pressure Monitoring System, and much more.

"The Sportage's standard safety features give you the sense that Kia has set itself up as Korea's version of [the] uber-safety-conscious Volvo." –The Detroit News

Room for Everyone and Everything

“In fact, most experts agree that the Sportage is a great value in its class.” – US News and World Report

Flat-folding front passenger’s seat and flexible 60/40 split-folding rear seats provide many flexible options for configuring the cabin for any combination of passengers and cargo. Handy storage compartments throughout keep things organized and out of your way plus under-floor storage in the rear cargo area. Stylish integrated roof rails allow you to add attachments for bikes, sporting gear, luggage, and anything else that won’t fit inside.

“Kia's goal with the Sportage is to combine the smooth ride, agile handling and refinement of a passenger car, the style and driving position of an SUV and the interior room of a wagon. And the company has succeeded.”
– Edmunds.com

2008 Kia Sportage Color Options