The 2008 Kia Sportage
Key Features
FUNCTIONAL EXTERIOR FEATURES
Sportage's exterior is designed for stylish looks and excellent functionality, including...
- Standard Roof Rails to accommodate bike racks, ski racks, etc.
- Rear Privacy Glass, keeps valuables out of sight and features a standard rear-window defroster to provide a clear rear view during inclement weather
- Standard Rear Window Washer/Wiper helps keep the rear window squeaky clean for excellent rearward visibility
CARGO AREA
Sportage's cargo area features outstanding cargo space and smart design for advanced functionality, convenience and security...
Specifications...
- 23.6 cubic feet of space with the rear seats raised
- 66.6 cubic feet of space with the rear seats folded
- 103.9 cubic feet of overall passenger volume
- Liftgate opens easily to lift courtesy of gas-strut lifters
- Flip-up glass allows cargo area access without opening the liftgate
- Under-floor storage compartment is perfect for first aid kits and tools
- 4 floor mounted tie-down hooks come standard
- Rear cargo cover (EX V6) ingeniously designed to move fore and aft with reclining rear seats
REAR SEATS
Sportage's versatile rear seat design enhances convenience and cargo carrying and people moving capabilities...
- Seats fold flat to extend cargo space and form a flat load floor for more usable cargo-carrying capability
- Seats recline to enhance passenger comfort and cargo functionality
THOUGHTFUL REAR PASSENGER FEATURES
Additional rear passenger features include...
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system helps simplify installation of approved child seats
- Child safety door locks ensure rear doors won't be accidentally opened
- Dual rear cupholders and garment hooks enhance rear seating comfort and convenience
FRONT SEATS
Sportage's versatile seats are designed to be functional for a wide range of people and cargo carrying applications...
- Front passenger seatback table helps accommodate long items like skis, ladders or surfboards and also serves as a convenient table area
- Full-flat reclining passenger seat folds to a flat position for relaxing, bed-like comfort
FRONT END DESIGN
Integral, multi-reflector headlamps, bold grille treatment, rugged lower fascia and fog lights (LX V6 Sport and EX V6) give Sportage "ready for anything" SUV looks...
- Mono-tone bodyside cladding and wheel arch moldings (EX V6) help protect body panels and add to Sportage's capable good looks
4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES
Standard 4-wheel disc brakes provide superior stopping power...
- Large discs and strong calipers deliver great stopping performance, solid pedal feel and resistance to fade under hard braking conditions
ELECTRONIC CONTROL ON-DEMAND 4-WHEEL DRIVE
Available on-demand 4-wheel drive helps Sportage handle rough roads and low traction situations for enhanced driver control. The system responds instantly to low traction situations...
- When sensors detect traction loss, a central controller engages a clutch pack in the coupling assembly to connect the rear wheels to the powertrain
- Engine torque is transferred to the rear wheels to improve traction and keep Sportage moving
- The 4WD LOCK feature allows the driver to "lock" the coupling assembly into 4WD by depressing a switch on the instrument panel
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
Standard on all models, Sportage's Traction Control System helps minimize wheel slip on rough or slick surfaces to help the driver maintain safe control of the vehicle...
- As sensors detect traction loss, the central controller applies brake pressure to the slipping wheel and diverts additional power to the wheel with traction
- With the combination of Electronic Control On-demand 4WD and Traction Control, Sportage may need only one wheel to have sufficient traction to keep the vehicle moving
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Standard on all models, Sportage's Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that alerts the driver to a low-pressure condition in one or more tires
- Sensors in each road wheel (not included in space-saver spare tire) continually monitor tire pressure
- When the system detects rapid deflation or gradual loss of tire pressure beyond specific limits, the system will turn on a warning light to alert the driver of the tire(s) with a low pressure condition
TRANSMISSIONS
Sportage offers two transmission choices...
- 5-speed manual transmission (I-4 only): - Provides smooth shift and clutch performance, excellent durability and enhanced fuel economy - Standard on LX I-4 model
- 4-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic® shifting: - Standard on LX V6 and EX V6, optional on LX I-4 model -Provides responsive, effortless shifting performance throughout the RPM range
RACK-AND-PINION STEERING WITH ENGINE-SPEED-SENSITIVE VARIABLE POWER-ASSIST
Variable power-assists rack-and-pinion system provides nimble and responsive steering and contributes to Sportage's car-like handling characteristics...
- At low engine speeds, the variable power system increases assist to make low-speed maneuvers like cornering and parking effortless
- At higher speeds, the system tapers off assist for a better, tighter road feel
MACPHERSON STRUT INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION
Sportage's MacPherson strut front suspension features coil springs and gas shocks for excellent ride quality and responsive, nimble handling...
- Each front wheel reacts independently to road impacts to better isolate vibration and help maintain vehicle control
- Springs, shocks and bushings are precisely tuned to be responsive over rough surfaces
- Struts and Coil Springs tuned to provide good handling over bumps
- Subframe adds rigidity
- Stabilizer Bar helps reduce body roll when cornering
DUAL-LINK REAR SUSPENSION
Sportage's independent multi-link rear suspension provides balanced handling and load carrying capability and features...
- Coil springs and gas shocks for solid, low vibration performance
- Heavy duty rear stabilizer bar reduces dynamic body roll
UNIBODY CONSTRUCTION
Sportage's unibody construction means that the frame and body are integrated into one unit. Benefits of unibody construction include...
- A strong, rigid structure for enhanced crash protection
- Excellent foundation for precise suspension tuning
- Contributes to Sportage's car-like ride and handling performance
- Lowers noise, vibration and harshness
UNDERBODY COMPONENTS
Sportage's underbody is built with safety and reliability in mind...
- Stabilizer Bar
- Longitudinal Link
- Locating Link
- Lateral Link
- Fuel Tank
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Sportage comes very well equipped with all the convenience features customers look for in this segment...
- Power windows, mirrors and door locks
- Cruise control
- 2-speed intermittent wipers
- Digital clock
- Analog gauges with standard tachometer
- A power sunroof (tilt and slide) gives the feel of open-air driving
- Trip computer
- Power heated outside mirrors
- The safety and convenience of automatic headlamps
- Reduced glare with an auto-dimming rear view mirror
- HomeLink® garage door opener and remote device controller for advanced security and convenience
- The security of remote keyless entry with panic alarm system
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
REFINED INTERIOR
Sportage offers a stylish and refined driver-oriented interior with a host of standard comfort and convenience features:
- Convenient front console featuring overhead map lights, handy storage space and a 12V power outlet designed to accommodate a cell phone and charging cord
- Tilt steering wheel adjusts for various driving positions
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Roomy and comfortable front seats:
- 8-way manual adjustable driver's seat with armrest
- Adjustable headrests for added comfort and safety
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Plenty of seating space:
- Headroom (front/rear): 40.7"/39.4"
- Shoulder room (front/rear): 56.7"/56.3"
- Legroom (front/rear): 42.1"/37.2"
- Hip room (front/rear): 54.6"/54.6"
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Seat material:
- Standard cloth (LX), bolstered for firm and comfortable driver support
- EX V6 model features upgraded moquette seat fabric for durability and good looks
- EX V6 Leather Package adds the luxury and durability of leather seats and interior trim
- EX V6 Luxury Package adds leather seating and trim with heated front seats for cold weather comfort
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High performance Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC):
- Powerful fans provide fast cool down and warm up for the entire cabin
- Air filtration system filters keeps cabin air springtime fresh
- Driver left footrest for more comfortable driving position
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Convenient storage areas:
- Center console
- Map storage pockets in the doors
- Seat back storage
- Lockable glovebox
- Cargo net (EX V6 standard)
- Sport gauges (LX V6 Sport Package)
- Other thoughtful touches such as dual vanity mirrors, courtesy lights, handy assist grips and floor mats (EX V6)
- Leather wrapped steering wheel (LX V6 Sport Package, EX V6)
- Leather wrapped shift knob (EX V6 Luxury Package)
AUDIO SYSTEMS
Sportage's audio system is acoustically designed for superb sound quality in all seating positions:
- AM/FM/CD stereo with 6-speakers
- Provides fuller and deeper sound than competitors with only 4 standard speakers
- Adds advanced MP3 play capability and cassette player
- Adds 6-disc CD changer with 6-speakers, stereo with woofer and external amplifier for enhanced audio performance (does not include MP3)
2.0L I-4 DOHC ENGINE
The 2.0L inline 4-cylinder engine provides efficient and responsive acceleration throughout the RPM range. The advanced 2.0L Dual Overhead Cam engine features:
- A cast iron block and aluminum-alloy cylinder head for reliable and durable performance
- Multi-port fuel injection for efficient performance
- Sophisticated 16-valve design with 4-valves per cylinder for advanced performance
- Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) automatically varies valve timing based on your requirements. At low speeds, the valves stay open for a shorter duration. As speeds increase, so does the duration of the valve opening. This produces ideal combustion at any point in the RPM curve, which results in improved performance with reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions.
2.7L V6 DOHC ENGINE
Sportage's powerful 2.7L engine comes equipped with a standard 4-speed automatic transmission and provides the advanced V6 performance and power that many customers are looking for. The advanced 2.7L Dual OverheadCam engine features:
- An aluminum-alloy block and cylinder heads for reliable, quiet performance
- Multi-port fuel injection for efficient performance
- 24-valve design - 4-valves per cylinder provide enhanced performance
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