Reviewing the specs of an SUV can help shoppers make an informed decision about whether or not it is the ideal SUV for them.

Mileage Info

Drivers can expect an average miles per gallon of 21 for city driving and 28 for highway driving with this particular SUV.

Trim Choices

A vehicle’s trim level is made up of the unique features and/or equipment that are included with it. This particular sport utility vehicle has 7 trim levels. The available trim packages are the AWD EX 4dr SUV, AWD LX 4dr SUV, AWD SX 4dr SUV, Base 4dr SUV, EX 4dr SUV, LX 4dr SUV, SX 4dr SUV.

Engine Details

The 2011 Kia Sportage AWD EX 4dr SUV comes with a Internal Combustion.

Drivetrain Specifics

The drivetrain sends power to the engine’s wheels and makes forward momentum possible. One kind of drivetrain is front-wheel drive, which means that engine power is sent at the front wheels. Similarly, rear-wheel drive means power is directed toward the rear wheels. Four-wheel drive is when power is supplied to all wheels but when a rear-wheel drive option is also available as needed. With all-wheel drive, the wheels will either always have engine power or will only have engine power when greater traction is necessary. Drivers of the 2011 Kia Sportage AWD EX 4dr SUV are equipped with AWD.

Transmission Specs

The transmission affects how an SUV works and shifts between gears. With an automatic transmission, shifting occurs without necessary driver engagement. Manual transmissions require the driver to change gears. Continuously variable transmissions, which do not use gears, and direct shift gearbox transmissions, which feature manual controls but an automatic clutch, are also common options. This SUV has a A transmission.

Styling

Some drivers are concerned with how their sport utility vehicles look, instead of only how they function. This particular sport utility vehicle comes with the following interior colors: Black and Alpine Gray. Exterior colors include Black Cherry, Clear White, Bright Silver, Signal Red, Twilight Blue, Mineral SIlver, Sand Track and Techno Orange.

Seating

This SUV can seat as many as 5.

Vehicle Length

The longer a vehicle is, the better the front protection. This sport utility vehicle has a vehicle length of 174.80.

Cargo Details

In the 2011 Kia Sportage AWD EX 4dr SUV, cargo can be stored in the 26.10 cubic feet of cargo space.

Steering Details

A quality steering system provides better control over vehicles. This is especially vital with larger vehicles, including SUVs. This Kia features a variable/speed-proportional steering system.

Interior Details

Sport utility vehicles can have as many as three rows of seating. This SUV has 2.

Towing

This SUV can be used for towing with a dead weight hitch or a weight distributing hitch. The maximum towing capacity is 2000pounds.

Cost

The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $24,795