2017 KIA SPORTAGE REVIEW: GREAT VALUE, PACKED WITH AWESOME FEATURES

If one wishes to buy the 2017 Kia Sportage, then they will be in for a big, surprise as new owners will get more than what is expected. Kia has been working hard to earn consumer trust by considering bolder designs at a great price. The $33,000 EX AWD model will treat would-be buyers as it is pretty much loaded. There are also lower variants that still exceed expectations.

What are the overflowing features of the 2017 Kia Sportage?

The 2017 Sportage EX, for instance, will cost $27,000 but throws in a plethora of useful stuff. It already has shiny 18-inch wheels, leather seats that are heated (front only, power driver's seat that supports power lumbar), and last but not least: keyless access. There's also an option to choose a drive-mode; this is equipped on all 2017 Sportage. On top of that, there's the usual 5-year or 60,000-mile warranty, whichever comes first.

2017 Kia Sportage Dashboard

The 7-inch touchscreen may not occupy the dashboard well compared to the 8-inch variant but it does offer Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. That said, the audio/visual system will offer a handful of awesome features, according to Motor Trend. This includes a free Kia Sportage navigation system when hooked up with a smart phone - all it needs to work properly is a good data signal.

2017 Kia Sportage Premium Features

Kia car buyers can also add cash on top of the basic 2017 Kia Sportage price to get more goodies. The all-wheel-drive system will cost $1,500, a panoramic sunroof will cost another $1,900, other packages feature blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, power-folding side mirrors, heated steering wheel, LED interior lights, and a rearview mirror that automatically dims when a new driver does a high beam from the rear. The automatic emergency break system is also available for variants past the $31,000 price range.

The 2017 Kia Sportage features listed above are considered basic or sub-premium. For those who are willing to pay more, say the EX Premium package, expect more awesome features. More review stuff below:

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2017 Kia Forte Review: Specs, Features, Price And More

Kia is not usually the first name that comes to mind in terms of high performance vehicles. However, Kia vehicles are known to offer much for not a lot of money and the 2017 Kia Forte is an example of this. Here are the specs, features, price and other details that buyers should know about the new Kia vehicle.

The 2017 Kia Forte - Specs

According to Consumer Reports, the 2017 Kia Forte has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine capable of putting out 147 horsepower as a standard. Buyers also have an option for another powertrain with the 2.0-liter direct-injection engine that cranks out 164 horsepower. Accordingly, these powertrains are paired with a six-speed automatic and manual transmission. The 2017 Kia Forte has a fuel economy rate of 29/38 miles per gallon in the city and highway for the first engine while the second one gets 25 and 33 miles per gallon in the city and highway respectively.

The 2017 Kia Forte - Features

The 2017 Kia Forte also has its fair share of features both in safety and entertainment aspect. In terms of safety, the 2017 Kia Forte features side impact beams, electronic stability control (ESC), dual stage driver, passenger seat-mounted side airbags, low tire pressure warning, airbag occupancy sensor, rear child safety locks, anti-lock brake system (ABS) and driveline traction control as reported by Car and Driver. The 2017 Kia Forte also has a seven-inch touchscreen situated in the center of the dashboard for its infotainment. Additionally, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also supported by the 2017 Kia Forte.

The 2017 Kia Forte - Price

The 2017 Kia Forte has a base price of $17,340 as reported. The price goes up buyers move to higher trims. The top trim is tagged with a price of $23,345 and there are also discounts that can be availed by buyers.

A Decent Vehicle To Purchase

Given the fact that the 2017 Kia Forte has decent amount of power and loaded with the latest technology in terms of safety and entertainment, there are already benefits on the side of the buyers. Putting the price into consideration, the 2017 Kia Forte is a perfect car for those that are looking to get one but on a tight budget.

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Why the Sedona SX Might Make More Sense Than the SXL

Although a few options differentiate the Sedona SX and SXL, but with the technology package added, both come equipped with auto-leveling HID headlights, High Beam Assist, a 115-volt power inverter in the cargo area, front and rear parking sensors, a multi-camera parking system, adaptive cruise control, forward collision and lane departure warning as well as a heated steering wheel. Before adding any packages, the SXL’s $3,500 price premium gets you different front and rear fascia with chrome accents and chrome door handles. It rides on 19-inch chrome wheels instead of machine-finished 18s on the SX. Inside, you get dual sunroofs, Nappa leather, a leather- and wood wrapped steering wheel, and of course, lounge seating for two in the second row.

Although the Sedona SXL’s extra goods will make the Sedona look and feel more luxurious, they’re luxuries we can do without. The SX is really all we need. Unlike lower trim levels, the SX comes with an 8-speaker Infinity soundsystem plus navigation on an 8-inch screen. It’s a huge upgrade over the infotainment system in the lower trims.

We also prefer the Slide-N-Stow and removable second row over the SXL’s fancy lounge seats that make the Sedona a seven and not eight-passenger minivan. Although we have to get by without dual sunroofs, we get the added benefit of better mileage thanks to less weight (an EPA-rated 18/25 city/highway versus the SXL’s 17/22 mpg). Smaller wheels and thicker sidewalls may also contribute to our van’s nice ride.

Because of our needs, the Sedona SX was the right choice. But if you only need to transport seven and not eight passengers, don’t mind reduced gas mileage, and your kids can’t live without Nappa leather, consider the Sedona SXL.

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One Year in Kia’s Feature-Filled Compact Crossover

The outside-temperature display read a startling 118 degrees, but I couldn’t have been any cooler inside the 2017 Kia Sportage. To cope with a surprise Southern California heat wave, the Sportage did its part with air-conditioning and a feature you still don’t see much under $35,000: cooled front seats. And although it’s cool Kia offers so many features at reasonable prices, there’s a lot more to owning a car than an impressive optional and standard features list. Sportage sales surged through the first half of 2016, and I’m looking forward to determining how much sense this new-for-2017 crossover makes for consumers brave enough to walk past top-sellers such as the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Escape.

The Kia makes a good first impression, its as-tested $32,595 price representing a completely loaded model before moving from the volume engine to the upgrade option. The standard naturally aspirated, 181-hp, 2.4-liter inline-four produces 175 lb-ft of torque, is mated to a six-speed automatic, and in our long-termer has a $1,500 all-wheel-drive system. Above our EX model in the Sportage line is the SX, which is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-four making either 237 hp with all-wheel drive or 240 hp with front-wheel drive, plus 260 lb-ft in either configuration. EPA-rated fuel economy isn’t class-leading with either engine, even with the EPA’s new test procedures for 2017; a Sportage 2.4 AWD is rated 21/25 mpg city/highway. In the Motor Trend-exclusive Real MPG tests, our Sportage achieved a 19.4/28.5 Real MPG rating, falling below the EPA’s city estimate but exceeding the rating on the highway.

Thanks to a couple packages, our Sportage EX with all-wheel drive includes a panoramic sunroof, power-folding side-view mirrors, a power-operated front passenger seat, active safety tech that can apply the brakes to reduce the impact of an imminent collision, an 8.0-inch touchscreen display, a heated steering wheel, navigation, heated and cooled front seats, and a power-operated liftgate that opens automatically when it senses you’re carrying the key fob near the opening for a few seconds.

We’ve also got polished 18-inch wheels, leather seats, and Kia’s Drive Mode Select feature, which can vary the car’s responsiveness and the weight of the steering. What we won’t ever have is the problem of seeing the same car on every block in suburban neighborhoods across the U.S.—leave that to the RAV4 and CR-V.

Kia might still draw in customers with its generous warranties, but value is a double-edged sword with the Sportage. Unlike many competitors, Kia offers a larger five- and seven-seat crossover, the Sorento, for only a few thousand dollars more than a Sportage. We expect our 2017 Sportage EX, with its smaller size, front/rear parking sensors, and rearview camera, to be easier to park than the Sorento. Compact crossovers can also be cross-shopped against similarly priced midsize sedans, but ultimately, the Sportage competes in a segment full of options. What it can offer compact-crossover buyers is something we’ll comprehensively answer in the year ahead.

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New Kia Rio Commercial Showcases Five Interesting Features

Kia doesn’t put out run-of-the-mill car commercials—and the newest 2016 Kia Rio commercial is no exception. The creative 50-second spot splices together five very short commercials, rolling them into one longer commercial. In fact, each of the five segments is so tiny that they even feature tiny people!

In the first 10 seconds, the commercial expounds on the Rio’s incredibly spacious interior. How big is it, do you ask? Well, it’s big enough for multiple Ant-Man-sized people to have a beach day on the sand-colored leather.

The second segment, which might be our favorite, highlights the new Rio’s awesome safety technologies—specifically the “Back Warning System.” Kia hints that this system is actually a set of Vikings keeping an eye out for your well-being, blowing into their warning horns to ensure you don’t hit the car behind you.

Kia then highlights the Rio’s cooling glove box feature—the perfect road trip feature. This glove box is so cold, that it is the perfect environment for tiny men to explore.

The final two spots focus on the Rio’s spacious trunk and high-strength steel body. In the latter, a Gerard-Butler-in-300-esque Spartan attempts to take on the Rio, coming out on the losing end.

Kia has given us some pretty interesting commercials before. While this one doesn’t feature a hamster committing disability fraud, it still is a refreshing change from the typical car commercial.

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The Talented And Stylish Kia Rio

The all-new Kia Rio is a handsome little beast from all angles with a modern interior and an elegant exterior.

The Kia Rio is arguably one of the better lookers in its segment with value for money price. The all-new Kia Rio has reasonable amount of kit, sporty ride with a decent level of comfort and control and full size spare which isn’t matched by many of its competitors. The all-new Kia has been recently freshened adding some kit and fiddling the model range adding some more choices.

Features

Rio’s sporty style has been enhanced with a revised bumper, grille and other minor body hardware changes while the interior gets a new style center fascia, audio unit design and metallic highlights.

The Rio sedan and its hatchback sibling are Kia’s smallest and least-expensive vehicles. Yet like every new car from the Korean automaker, the all-new Kia Rio packs style, features and value. This compact Kia Rio boasts fuel economy which makes it attractive to younger drivers and buyers on a budget. Equally impressive is that, like every other new Kia, the Rio includes a powertrain warranty good for 3year/100,000 km.

The Rio remains an impressive entry among compacts in market. The Kia Rio continues to be one of the best equipped small cars. The refreshed styling  new Kia Rio  along with full line up of Kia vehicles are now available from Kia Motors Fiji Showrooms, located in the corner of Grantham Road and Carpenter Street, Garden City, Raiwai Suva, and on the Main Street in Nadi town.

Kia Motors Fiji Service Centers are located on Carpenter Street in Raiwai Suva, and on the Khan Jan Drive, Wekamu Sub-division in Nadi, opposite the Nadi Temple.

All brand new Kia vehicles are backed by a 3year/100,000km warranty in Fiji.

Nuts and Bolts

• Reverse warning sensors
• In-cabin headlamp adjustment
• Air-conditioning
• Remote locking with in-built car alarm
• A height-adjustable driver’s seat
• Telescopic steering wheel
• Split folding rear seats
• Rear luggage cover
• Auto light control
• Cruise control & audio controls on a leather wrapped steering wheel
• Bluetooth hands-free
• An MP3-compatible/radio/CD audio system with USB and AUX ports all included as part of the standard package.

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