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its also along with the Sorento as well, winner to be announced on Facebook October 19th.
To answer your question, I've never owned a Japenese vehicle, so I can't compare, but after nearly 3 years ownership of my Rondo I can't fault the build quality (still tight and rattle free as the day I bought it) and what little I've had in problems have been promptly been taken care of under warranty. Maybe that's why they offer a longer warranty than Toyota or Honda to take some of that worry away. All I can say is that I would not hestitate to buy another Kia providing it meets my requirements at the time.
I find that a lot of it is a "mind-set", due to Kia's so-so reputation in the past, but they have made dramatic changes over the last few years. You could get a bad one no matter the manufacturer, go read some of the Honda and Toyota forums to get an idea.
For example the Soul forum on Edmunds, 9 threads the one I normally use 234. The 2011 Sportage on Edmunds 1 thread, my other forum 99 just on the new model alone. - come on CarSpace wake up! :mad:
Also I agree with the rather low number of responses for the Kia threads here on Edmunds. Does anyone have a suggestion for a more active thread elsewhere?
Thanks.
Do you find the the front seats comfortable? Like I said the Florida rental nearly ruined me for even looking at a Sportage. Hopefully 2011's are an improvement. Overall from what I see on the road Hyundais and Kia are developing quite a following.
22 city probably means 25 or so for the highway... a bit lower than I had hoped. Locally a Sportage is priced the same as a Sorento. Only a few $100 dollars difference.
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Drove behind a 2011 Sportage yesterday...
The smallness of the rear window...
made be think of an armored car !
Window seemed small and very high up...
Can you actually see what is behind you?
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/January2011/13/c2330.html
and they also debut the UVO system
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/January2011/13/c2321.html
1. What oil filter number fits my car?
2. What is the pounds per square inch to tighten the brake caliper bolts?
Rick.
http://www.kiatechinfo.com/
http://www.kia.com/#/sportage/specifications/
So far so good. Only negative would be the radio sound quality. I may jsut have to fix the settings.
Leased from Quirk Kia in Ma no high pressure did most of the work via email.
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J
Exterior:
Standard 17-inch alloy wheels (LX; previously optional)
Interior
Available UVO in-car hands-free entertainment and communication system package (optional EX and SX)
New YES-Essentials seat treatment (integrated new anti-soiling, anti-static, and antibacterial fabric properties)
Added low washer fluid warning (with Supervision meter cluster only)
Added standard floor console and cup holder rubber mat
Added folding key (with keyless entry vehicles only)
Mechanical
No changes