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The 2008 Kia Sportage.

Presenting the compact SUV that's big on style, comfort, performance and versatility - all at a great value. Now there's nothing to come between you and the lifestyle you love.

Sportage is available with a 4-cylinder engine with fuel efficiency of up to 25 mpg*** or a more powerful V6. Need 2WD or available on-demand 4WD? No problem. Whichever specification you choose, you'll enjoy a smooth ride without sacrificing power and off-road capability.

Confidence also comes standard as Sportage has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 5-star crash safety rating** in all four categories thanks to safety features like six airbags including full-length side curtains, anti-lock brakes and Electronic Stability Control.

All this, plus an unbeatable warranty, adds up to a truly outstanding compact SUV that's impossible to ignore.

***With 4x2 I4 transmission. Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates. **Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (safercar.gov). Model tested with side-impact air bags (SABs).

2008 KIA SPORTAGE

ENGINE	2.0L I4	2.7L V6
Type	4-cylinder, iron block & aluminum head	6-cylinder, aluminum block & head
Valve gear	DOHC w/CVVT	DOHC
Displacement	1,975 cc	2,656 cc
Compression ratio	10.0:1	10.0:1
Horsepower (SAE net)	140 hp @ 6,000 rpm	173 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE net)	136 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm	178 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
Transmission	5-speed manual, overdrive	4-speed electronically controlled
	4-speed electronically controlled	Sportmatic^® overdrive
	Sportmatic^® overdrive
4WD System	Full-time, electronic control on-demand	Full-time, electronic control on-demand

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase	103.5 in.
Track (front/rear)	60.6 in.
Length, Width, Height	171.3 in. L / 70.9 in. W / 66.7 in. H
Ground clearance	7.7 in.
Approach angle	29.5 degrees
Departure angle	28.7 degrees
Headroom (front/rear)	40.7 in. / 39.4 in.
Shoulder room (front/rear)	56.7 in. / 56.3 in.
Legroom (front/rear)	42.1 in. / 37.2 in.
Hip room (front/rear)	54.6 in. / 54.6 in.
Passenger volume	103.9 cu. ft.
Cargo volume	23.6 cu. ft. (rear seat up) 66.6 cu. ft. (rear seat down)

CURB WEIGHT	2.0L I4	2.7L V6
5-speed manual	3,230 lbs. (4x2) 3,411 lbs. (4x4)	-- (4x2) -- (4x4)
4-speed automatic	3,254 lbs. (4x2) -- (4x4)	3,351 lbs. (4x2) 3,527 lbs. (4x4)

CAPACITIES	2.0L I4	2.7L V6
Towing capacity	1,500 lbs.	2,000 lbs.

BODY & CHASSIS
Layout	Front engine, two-wheel or four-wheel drive
Body type	Steel unibody
Front suspension	Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension	Independent, dual-link w/struts, stabilizer bar
Steering type	Rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Turns, lock-to-lock	3.06
Turning circle, curb-to-curb	35.4 ft.

BRAKES
Type	Dual diagonal, split-circuit, power-assisted braking system
Front	11.0-in. vented discs
Rear	10.3-in. solid discs (4x2); 11.2-in. solid discs (4x4)

TIRES
Tires	P215/65R16 (I4); P235/60R16 (V6)

EPA FUEL ECONOMY	2.0L I4		2.7L V6
(City / Highway MPG)	4x2	4x4	4x2	4x4
5-speed manual	20/25	19/24	-- / --	-- / --
4-speed automatic	19/25	--/--	17/23	17/21

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