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'ECONOMICAL HIGH PERFORMANCE AND VERSATILITY' 

The all-new Sportage SX the replica up a notch by means of eye-catching exterior styling, a additional influential four-cylinder turbo engine, and sole center options.  As fraction of Kia's design-led transformation, the Sportage has twist out to be a physically powerful player inside the Kia line-up, offering astonishing authority and class-leading petroleum economy.

The Sportage SX joins the 2011 Optima turbo as Kia's next vehicle to characteristic the influential Theta II 2.0 so as to Twin-Scroll Turbo GDI engine and adds sole exterior and center skin and lavishness appointments to give customers a high-performance and high-value CUV.

In mixture by means of a extremely well-organized six-speed routine broadcast heavy the front wheels, (all-wheel drive optional), the new Sportage SX skin 260hp at 6,000rpm and 269lb.ft. of torque as of 1,850-3,000rpm as,at the same time as maintaining class-leading petroleum monetary system of 27mpg on the highway, improved supposed any additional turbo-equipped compact CUV on the marketplace today.

In adding to powertrain upgrades, the Sportage SX employs a sport-tuned completely self-governing suspension by means of firmer shocks and swagger tax for better handling and lively presentation in excess of non-SX models.

All Sportage heavy present an perfect mix of performance, petroleum efficiency and versatility for the compact CUV purchaser and by means of the adding of a additional influential turbo GDI engine, sole center appointments and better performance, the Sportage SX construct an by now appealing CUV still additional fun to drive.

One seem at the not obligatory Techno Orange tradition paint, tradition 18in. wheels and tradition center and we contain 'hot wheels' similar to one of my 'hot wheels' car.  From any angle you'll see a seem so as to brings you rear to the fun at what time growing up and playing by means of you a lot of hot wheels toy cars and trucks-big alloy wheels, bold paint scheme, and bold prospect design, correct now it can be yours in genuine life.

Up front is the signature Kia grille complete up in black by means of a chrome surround.  Bright cat's-eye lamp clusters cut eager on the front to the dispersal as,at the same time as downward underneath is one more 'bow-tie' styled air eating for the turbo's intercooler by means of a tasty chrome trim part wrap and foglamps at the side.  The uplifted hood seamlessly enters the steeply raked windshield A-pillars to an arching top so as to runs downward to the back hatchback.  A low-profile top rack keeps in agreement by means of the flowing lines.  The back protrudes out downward to the back bumper fitted by means of two broad oval exhaust tips.  A spoiler anxiety on top theater make downforce.  The back door is scalloped at the base and the lamp clusters wrap approximately the back to the sides.  A black contrasting strip runs the ,whole distance end to end at the base of the Sportage as of the front to the rear, still beneath the wheel-wells to shut the gap by means of the top of the tires charitable it a additional performance-edge look.  From the surface you'll see a 'hockey stick' chrome trim part approximately the greenhouse, big, chromed pull-out door handles and body-color sideview mirrors in a low, sleek package.  Nothing on the CUV marketplace moderator shut to the seem of the new Sportage SX.

The tradition orange and black seem is approved in,within the cabin counting orange stitching on the leather-wrapped/tilt/telescoping steering wheel, middle console and bucket seats joined by means of orange accents on the door panels and air vents.  It's complete healthy by means of genuine notice to detail.  The dashboard is divided eager on two compartments-driver's cockpit and front-passenger room by means of a flat middle stack featuring black piano veneer trim on the climate manage room and a middle console featuring dual cupholders, storage space bins and a two-tiered storage space bin by means of padded armrest.  The leather-wrapped gearshift is ringed by means of a chrome ring in,within and on the outer surface for a lavishness touch.  The steering wheel is small, ideal to improved manage by means of inputs and skin redundant buttons for the cruise manage and audio system.  The 'supervision gauge approach together is simple to see and appreciate by means of a trip-computer readout in the middle.  You'll too become aware of aluminum door sills at the base of every front door.  All buttons, switches and levers are simple to arrive at and completely illuminated for secure nighttime driving.  The back worktable seat is tear 60/40 to get bigger the cargo region and skin a pull-down armrest by means of dual cupholders an exclusive glove box so as to has a cooling function to stay refreshments cool on hot days.

Standard skin in,within comprise dual-zone climate control, by means of ionized air filtration, authority windows/door locks/sideview mirrors, keyless entry by means of alarm, trip computer, privacy glass, cruise-control, AM-FM-CD-MP3 audio scheme by means of USB and auxiliary inputs, power-adjustable driver's seat by means of lumbar support, Bluetooth phone and streaming audio, front/rear intermittent wipers/washers, grab handles on top of all passenger doors, dual map lights, dual lighted vanity mirrors, storage space slots at every door bottom, brushed aluminum door handles, thick cut-pile carpeting and front/rear ground mats.  Factory wrap up options in my examination Sportage SX built-in the techno orange/black color package, navigation by means of a premium audio scheme by means of outside amp, and subwoofer, SIRIUS transfer and reaview camera, heated front seats, shove button start/stop, auto-dimming reaview mirror by means of homelink, cargo cover, panoramic dual sunroof, back-up warning sensors, and heated appraisal mirrors.

Standard security skin comprise dual front higher airbags, front seat-mounted airbags, full-length surface curtain airbags, 3-point security belts for all seats, front lively headrests, ABS, traction control, contemporary constancy control, downhill brake/hill create help control, rollover protection system, a tire force serving system, front and back crease zones and steel beams in every door.

The all-new 2011 Kia Sportage SX has it all to stay today's age group content by means of a CUV so as to stands out in a crowd of additional CUVs, has abundance of transitory and trail-busting power, on street precision handling, versatile cargo hauling capability, the newest in customer automotive high-technology and security understanding to stay you and by means of passenger secure in the occasion of an impact.

The bottom cost for the new SX starts at now $25, 795.00 and my loaded replica stickered at $29,795.00, come again? additional might you ask for?

COPYRIGHT:2011:HARVEY SCHWARTZ

 

SPECIFICATONS

• Price: Base Sportage $18,295 As-Tested Sportage SX Turbo $29,790
• Engine: Twin-Scroll Turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder 260 horsepower @ 6000 rpm / 269 ft-lbs. torque @ 1850 rpm
• Suspension: f/r-MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar/multi-links, coil springs, gas-charged shocks, stabilizer bar
• Brakes: f/r-11.8in. vented discs/dual piston calipers/11.2in. solid discs/single piston calipers.
• Steering: motor authority assisted rack & pinion
• Turning circle: 34.7ft.
• Fuel tank: 14.5 gallons
• Wheelbase: 103.9in.
• Total length: 175.2in.
• Total width: 73in.
• Total height: 64.4in.
• Track: f/r-63.5/63.6in.
• Ground clearance: 6.8in.
• Approach angle: 28.1
• Departure angle: 28.2
• Headroom: f/r-39.1/38.5in.
• Legroom: f/r-41.4/37.9in.
• Passenger volume: 26.1-seats up/54.6cu.ft. seats folded
• Tires/wheels-235/55R18in./18X7.5in. shed aluminum
• 0-60 mph: *6.1 place (AWD examination figure)
• Towing: 2,000lbs. at what time correctly equipped
• Curb weight: 3,466lbs. FWD
• EPA mileage: 22mpg/city, 27mpg/highway