Kia designed a new model of Kia Sportage in 2011. These has just started arriving at dealers, with cars.com reporting that over 1,500 dealers are showing new inventory for the Kia.
These normally pushes cash incentives like a cash-back deal on their new cars but the Kia Sportage is not showing these deals, and instead you can opt for a low lease offer.

The 2011 Kia Sportage is rightaway upon display during a Geneva Engine Show. When it goes on sale after this year, customers in alittle markets will expected be able to choose from 4 different engine options. Horsepower ratings on a dual motor-fuel as well as dual diesel motor fuel units operation from 115 PS (85 kW / 133 hp) to 163 PS (120 kW / 161 hp), with emissions as low as 138 grams per kilometer. Both manual as well as automatic transmissions will be accessible in sure markets, as will two-wheel as well as four-wheel expostulate versions.

Kia Sportage has 2.4-liter four-cylinder doesn’t accommodate much power but speed enthusiasts will find use with the upcoming turbocharged, direct-injected 2.0-liter inline-four for the SX trim. The future Sportage with forced induction, due in January, will make around 270 horsepower and is sure to delight those who fancy power in a relatively incognito group of small people-movers.

Specifications

Exterior

Body

• Chrome grille

Tires and Wheels

• Alloy wheels
• 16 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• P215/70R16 tires
• All season tires
• Temporary spare tire

Roof and Glass

• Variable intermittent wipers
• Rear defogger
• Intermittent rear wiper

Doors

• Manual flip-up lifgate window
• Rear liftgate door

Towing and Hauling

• Cargo tie downs

Measurements

• Width: 73.0 in.
• Height: 64.4 in.
• Length: 174.8 in.
• Ground clearance: 6.8 in.
• Front track: 63.5 in.
• Rear track: 63.6 in.
• Wheel base: 103.9 in.
• Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 26.1 cu.ft.
• Maximum cargo capacity: 54.6 cu.ft.

• Maximum towing capacity: 2000 lbs.
• Maximum payload: 1340 lbs.
• Gross weight: 4497 lbs.
• Curb weight: 3157 lbs.
• Angle of approach: 28.1 degrees
• Angle of departure: 28.2 degrees

Exterior Options

• Wheel Locks

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

• Base engine size: 2.4 L
• Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
• Cylinders: inline 4
• Valves: 16
• Valve timing: Variable
• Torque: 168 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm
• Horsepower: 176 hp @ 6000 rpm
• Turning circle: 34.7 ft.

• Base engine type: gas

DriveTrain

• Drive type: front wheel drive
• Descent control
• Transmission: 6-speed manual
• Brake hill holder

Suspension

• MacPherson strut front suspension
• Multi-link rear suspension
• Four-wheel independent suspension
• Front and rear stabilizer bar

Fuel

• Fuel type: gas
• Fuel type: regular unleaded
• Fuel tank capacity: 14.5 gal.
• Range in miles (cty/hwy): 304.5/420.5 mi.
• EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 21/29 mpg

Safety

Safety & Security

• 4-wheel ABS
• Front and rear head airbags
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Emergency braking assist
• Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• 2 front headrests
• 3 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Front height adjustable headrests
• Rear height adjustable headrests
• Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
• Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
• Tire pressure monitoring

Interior

Front Seats

• Front head room: 39.1 in.
• Front hip room: 53.7 in.
• Front leg room: 41.4 in.
• Front shoulder room: 56.7 in.
• Cloth
• Bucket front seats

Rear Seats

• Rear hip Room: 49.1 in.
• Rear head room: 38.5 in.
• Rear leg room: 37.9 in.
• Rear shoulder room: 55.1 in.
• Split-folding rear seatback
• Folding with storage center armrest

Power Features

• Power door locks
• Power mirrors
• 1 one-touch power windows

Convenience

• Cruise control
• Front console with storage
• Front and rear cupholders
• Front and rear door pockets
• Overhead console with storage
• Power steering
• 12V front and 12V rear power outlet(s)
• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
• Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Comfort

• Air conditioning
• Cargo area light
• Simulated alloy trim on dash
• Front reading lights
• Dual vanity mirrors

Instrumentation

• Clock
• Tachometer
• Trip computer
• Low fuel level warning

In Car Entertainment

• Mast antenna
• 6 total speakers
• AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
• Sirius satellite radio
• Auxiliary audio input and iPod integration
• 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
• USB connection

Telematics

• Pre-wired for phone
• Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone

Interior Options

• Cargo Net
• Carpet Floor Mats
• Cargo Cover
• Cargo Tray
• Cargo Mat

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2011 Kia Sportage base price is $18,295.