2013 Kia Sportage EX Reviewed
If you're looking for a compact, high performance crossover SUV with the looks to match, look no further than the 2013 Kia Sportage EX. The EX is one of the four trim levels available including LX, SX and Base. The Sportage EX has a Convenience Package that packs a number of great features. They include fog lights, fabric upholstery and generously sized 18 inch alloy wheels. Other features are automatic headlights, automatic climate control for dual zones. The driver's seat is power controlled while the back seat has been made much easier to fold back. Entertainment has been upgraded to digital music storage, HD radio and a mini touchscreen interface.
The 2013 Kia Sportage EX is powered from inline engines of four cylinders. The 2.4 liter engine puts out 176hp and no less than 168 pound-feet of torque. It has a six-speed automatic transmission with a manual-shift feature that is an upgrade from the six-speed manual transmission in base models. The engine enables efficient acceleration and transmission both for fully automatic and manual modes.
Safety features have also been upgraded. The 2013 Kia Sportage EX and all other levels come with standard features like hill start and descent control, stability and traction control and anti-lock disc brakes. There are also the front seat airbags on the sides, side curtain airbags that are full length and front head restraints. In brake tests, the EX came to a halt from a speed of 60mph in a distance of 120 feet. This is a higher than average performance for this class of vehicle. Its safety standards have been recognized by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. A crash test by the institute gave the Sportage the highest rating for its performance in side impact, frontal off-set and roof strength tests.
Comfort for driver and passengers is provided with an interior air filter, lights for front reading and the cargo area and a storage compartment that is kept cool. The steering wheel and shift knob are leather trimmed, there are turnable signal- in mirrors and floor mats for the front and rear. You will constantly want to look into the two illuminated vanity mirrors and you'll find that you always look good in your 2013 Kia Sportage EX. You can dance to that with music streaming in through six speakers from the satellite radio or the CD player in the dash with Playback stereo.
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