Kia Sportage

The 2013 Kia Sportage ranks 7 out of 21 Afforable SUV's. This ranking is based on our analysis of 25 published reviews and test drives of the Kia Sportage, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

Though not as comfortable or spacious as other SUVs in the class, the 2013 Kia Sportage stands out with a strong safety score, nimble handling, attractive styling and plenty of standard features.

Details: 2013 Kia Sportage

The 2013 Kia Sportage seats five and has standard front-wheel drive. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed manual come standard, while a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are optional. The 2013 Sportage is available in base, LX, EX and SX trims. Each trim adds to the Sportage’s list of standard features. The SX trim also includes a more powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Aside from the addition of optional power-folding side mirrors, the Sportage sees few changes for 2013. As a result, this overview uses applicable research and reviews from 2011 and 2012, as well as the current model year.