Kia’s compact SUV, the Sportage, was given high praise by AutoPacific this summer, as it won the company’s 2017 Ideal Vehicle Award. AutoPacific’s Ideal Vehicle awards aim to honor vehicles that best meet the expectations and requirements of buyers. Read on to find out what makes the Sportage ideal!
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Best features of the 2017 Kia Sportage
The Sportage is Kia’s longest-running American nameplate. And in the summer of 2017, the SUV was honored for its stunning and contemporary design around a structure that is stiffer and more spacious than in previous models. Advanced driver assistance systems, significant suspension and steering improvements have all upgraded the Sportage’s capabilites. Intelligent all-wheel drive greatly improved the Sportage’s driving capabilities, while the best materials available and all-world craftsmanship create an upper-class experience. The cabin is roomier and more luxurious, and the interior features technologies that increase comfort, convenience, and connectivity. These features include a rear-camera display, Bluetooth compatibility, hands free phone buttons, and more.
Updates to the drivetrain provide better efficiency and performance, while changes to the suspension give the Sportage better ride and handling. The Kia Sportage is available in three distinct trim levels (LX, EX, SX Turbo) and comes with Kia’s industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty and five-year/60,000-mile limited basic warranty.
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What is AutoPacific?
AutoPacific is an automotive marketing research and product-consulting firm based in Tustin, CA, and with an affiliate office in the Detroit area. The firm also conducts proprietary research and forecasts for auto manufacturers , distributors, marketers, and suppliers around the world.
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