The Kia Sportage is a compact SUV that offers a comprehensive set of safety features, excellent versatility, and tremendous value, costing thousands less than the competition.

The Sportage is a five passenger vehicle that comes in two trims: LX and EX. The choice of front-wheel or four-wheel drive is available for both trim levels. Also an option for each is a 140 hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine or a 173 hp 2.7-liter V-6 engine. A four-speed Automatic is standard for all V-6 models, while a five-speed manual is standard on the four-cylinder LX. Standard safety features include all-disc antilock brakes, an electronic stability system and six airbags, including side curtain airbags.

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.

Well-designed and well-appointed. It's easy to see why the Sportage is miles ahead of the competition.

Some features described are available only as optional equipment.

�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).