Article From Truck Trend Magazine
2006 Sport/Utility of the Year Road Test & Review
| 2006 Kia Sportage |
| Base price range | $16,490-$22,590 |
| As-tested price | $23,965 |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, FWD/4WD, 5-passenger, 4-door SUV |
| Engine | 2.7L/173-hp/178 lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Curb weight, f/r dist | 3739 lb (59/41%) |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in |
| Length x width x height | 171.3 x 70.9 x 66.7 in |
| Max cargo capacity | 66.6 cu ft |
| Max towing capacity | 2000 lb |
| 0-60 mph | 10.3 sec |
| Quarter mile | 17.2 sec @ 79.4 mph |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 130 ft |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.72 g avg |
| 600-foot slalom | 60.7 mph avg |
| MT figure eight | 30.1 sec @ 0.51 g avg |
| EPA city/hwy fuel economy | 19/23 mpg |
| To sum up | A first-rate Kia no longer means traveling second-class. |
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