2016 Kia Sportage: His Turn – Her Turn Car Review

2016 KIA Sportage
#discoversportage

Sold over 6 million KIAs since 1994
Sales are up 17%

The all-new 2016 KIA Sportage crafted for the urban pioneer.
Sporty, Dynamic energy, powerful, agility, tension, seductive, precision

1.6″ longer and 1.2″ Wider and 55 lbs. lighter. But 51% stiffer chassis.
New design on front end and integrated headlamps, Lower wider grills, standard DRL’s, and ice cube driving lights.

2.4L 4 cyl GDI 181hp / 175 torque
FWD: 23/30/36 mpg
AWD: 21/25/22 mpg

2.0L Turbocharged
240 hp / 260 torque
FWD: 21/26/23 mpg
AWD: 20/23/21 mpg

FWD and AWD
17, 18 and 19″ allow wheels ( LX, EX, SX)

Upgraded 6-speed automatic transmission
Increased brake size for shorter distances.
New AWD Dynomax System with immediate response, all time AWD. It’s more efficient and makes the car more fuel efficient.

Inside:
Dramatic surfaces, cleaner lines and more sophisticated.
Upgraded seats
Larger panoramic roof
Driver centric console tilts 7.2 degrees
More soft touch surfaces.
More head and legroom.
Better visibility
Flatter folding seats
Cargo screen and dual luggage floor
Smart lift gate
Lower lift over height in back.
Love the flat bottomed steering wheel!

Audio Harmon Kardon Premium Audio System
Apple Car Play and Android Auto
320 watts and 8 speakers
Clark-Fi music technology

UVO with apps to integrate your life.

Safety:
Forward collision
Autonomous emergency braking
Blind-spot detection with lane changed assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Lane departure warning
Rear alert for vehicles approaching quickly, give you a warning

Drive impressions:
Better steering response
Seats more comfortable

Pricing:
LX FWD – $22,990
SX AWD – $34,000 2.0 L Turbo only

Heated front seats – $1500
Android Auto and Apple Car Play – $1505
Leather seats – $2590
18″ allow wheels $650

Competitors:
Hyundai Tucson
Honda CRV
Toyota RAV 4
Ford Escape
Subaru Forester
Mazda CX-5
Nissan Rouge

61% residual from ALG


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Car Courtesy of Kia
Destination: outside of San Diego, California
Aired: March 29, 2016
Music: by AudionautiX.com
Disclosure: Free Royalty Music

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