2011 Kia Sportage SX Review

Kia is energetically remaking its lineup and the redesigned 2011 Sportage small crossover is featured with an all-new styling. 2011 Kia Sportage SX adds a new range of four-cylinders, including a turbocharged engine. This vehicle gives tough competition to Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue, and Honda CR-V.  This compact crossover SUV is capable of accommodating five passengers with great ease; here's an insight to the nitty gritty of new Sportage.
Trim Levels and Options
The trim levels remained the same for 2011, and the new Sportage comes in base, SX, LX and EX trims. The turbocharged 2.0-liter engine will be available only on the SX trim
The standard features on 2011 Kia Sportage SX include air conditioning, tilt steering wheel with phone and audio controls, 6-speaker CD/MP3 player with satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, exterior mirrors, keyless entry, tinted rear windows, and USB/auxiliary input jacks.
It also consists of cloth upholstery, upgraded audio system, voice-controlled navigation system with a back-up camera, full power accessories, rear parking sensors, leather upholstery, ventilated driver seat, auto-dimming rearview mirror, panoramic sunroof, keyless entry/ignition as well as heated front seats.
Mechanical Specs
2011 Kia Sportage SX borrows a 2.0-L turbo four engine from 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T sedan, which pumps out about 274 horsepower and torque levels of about 269 pound-feet, in tandem with the six-speed automatic transmission.
Safety Aspects
The standard safety features for the upcoming Kia Sportage include active front headrests, full length side curtain airbags, antilock disc brakes with brake assist system.
Additionally, stability control system, traction control unit, front side airbags as well as hill start and hill decent control will also be on the offer.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given this crossover the highest safety rating for side impact protection and frontal offset tests, and it has performed fairly well in the road tests on the whole.
So, it turns out to be an excellent option against the new Honda CR-V and other competitors in its class.