After extensive testing and research, CR determined this car to be:
- SAFE AND RELIABLE
- GOOD PERFORMANCE
- COMFORTABLE AND CONVENIENT
one of our 161 recommended SUVs
2024 Kia Sportage
Road Test Results
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Acceleration
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Fuel Economy
Ride
Noise
Usability
Owner Reports
Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
Highs
- Fuel economy (Hybrid)
- Composed ride
- Roomy interior
- Easy to get in and out of
Lows
- Lackluster acceleration (Regular model)
- Agility (Hybrid)
- Braking (Hybrid)
- Unintuitive gear selector (Hybrid)
Best Version to Get
We think the best version to get is the hybrid. It’s quicker, quieter, smoother-riding, and much more frugal with gas. We would go for the second-tier EX because it comes with blind spot warning, rear cross traffic warning, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power driver’s seat with lumbar-support adjustment, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, and rain-sensing wipers.
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