2012 Kia Sportage review
Kia Sportage highlights
Customer rating
(not yet rated)
Mileage (EPA estimate)
20 city, 25 highway, 22 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Kia Sportage?
- Sportage trims have been upgraded with Rear View Camera, Leather Seats, and Smart Key as standard equipment this year.
- Tow Hitch features are now available as options on select trims.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal gave the Kia Sportage an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Sportage 7th out of 29 among Compact SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Kia SportageKia Sportage features and specs
Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Running Boards
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.4L
Horsepower
176
Torque (ft-lbs)
168
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
14.5
Wheelbase
103.9"
Overall length
174.8"
Width
73"
Height
64.4"
Leg room
F 41.4"/R 37.9"
Head room
F 39.1"/R 38.5"
Front tires
P215/70R16
Rear tires
P215/70R16
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
300/2000 lbs.
Transmission
Manual 6
2012 Kia Sportage FAQ
The 2012 Kia Sportage is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 20 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- EX: 21 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- LX: 21 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- SX: 21 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
The Kia Sportage received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Kia Sportage as 6 out of 29 among Compact SUV
The 2012 Kia Sportage has received an average 4.2 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Kia Sportage, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Kia Sportage Reviews.
The 2012 Kia Sportage has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2012 Kia Sportage:
- Rear View Camera
- Leather Seats
- Smart Key
- Tow Hitch
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