Reviewing the details of an SUV can help buyers make an informed choice about whether or not it is the correct choice for them.

Mileage

The average miles per gallon for city driving for the 2012 Kia Sportage Base 4dr SUV is 20. On the highway, the average is 27.

Trim Levels

A vehicle’s trim level is made up of the add-on features and/or equipment that come 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 Specifications

On the basic 2012 Kia Sportage Base 4dr SUV drivers get a Internal Combustion.

Drivetrain Specs

The drivetrain determines how the wheels of an SUV move, as well as its safety and effectiveness in different situations.

Front-wheel drive SUVs gain engine power in the front wheels. This can lead to increased fuel economy and good handling in winter weather.

SUVs with rear-wheel drive have power directed to the back wheels. Drivers enjoy improved power, balance, and acceleration, but lesser performance in poor weather.

Four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are the other drivetrain types. With four-wheel drive, all wheels have power, but the vehicle can be driven in rear-wheel drive as required. All-wheel drive SUVs either have power delivered to all wheels at all times or only when needed for increased traction.

The 2012 Kia Sportage Base 4dr SUV is a FWD vehicle.

Transmission Specs

Transmissions are available as automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, continuously variable transmissions, and automated manual or direct shift gearbox transmissions. This specific SUV has a M transmission.

Styling

Some drivers are concerned with how their sport utility vehicles look, instead of merely how they function. This particular SUV includes the following interior colors: Black. Exterior colors include Black Cherry, Mineral SIlver and Bright Silver.

Seating Details

This Kia has seating spacefor up to 5.

Vehicle Length

The 2012 Kia Sportage Base 4dr SUV has a complete vehicle length of 175.00.

Cargo Details

The 2012 Kia Sportage Base 4dr SUV has 26.10 cubic feet of cargo space.

Steering Details

SUVs are usually heavy vehicles, which makes a reliable, easy-to-use steering system vital. The 2012 Kia Sportage Base 4dr SUV has a variable/speed-proportional steering system.

Interior Details

The 2012 Kia Sportage Base 4dr SUV has 2 rows of seating.

Towing Details

This Kia can be used to tow with either a dead weight hitch or a weight distributing hitch.The maximum towing weight is 2000 pounds.

Pricing

The MSRP is $18,500.