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Shelby, NC 28152
| 2017 Kia Sportage EX | 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport | |
| 22 city / 29 hwy | Fuel Economy (MPG)* | 21 city / 27 hwy |
| Standard | Destination Guidance | Optional |
| Standard | Keyless Ignition | Optional |
| Standard | Roadside Assistance | Optional |
| Optional | Premium Sound System | N/A |
Crossover SUV’s are popular models that are loaded with lots of features and offer an exceptional driving experience. Minivans have definitely lost their cool factor and they have been replaced by the Crossover SUV. They are similar to the minivan with third row seating and a huge cargo hold but don’t have the minivan stigma. They are also similar to traditional SUV’s but without the poor fuel economy or truck-like feel while driving.
Both the 2017 Kia Sportage and the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport are offered in either all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive but the Kia Sportage offers advanced options that the Santa Fe doesn’t. The Sportage includes a 2.4L Four-Cylinder that offers up to 181 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. This makes it one of the top base-level engines on the market. Plus, it has a refined six-speed automatic transmission system that gets up to 23 mpg city miles and 30 mpg on the highway. A 2.0L Turbocharged Four-Cylinder offers up to 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. It also comes with a remarkably engineered six-speed automatic transmission system that gets you up to 21 mpg city miles and 26 mpg on the highway.
The Santa Fe Sport offers a A 2.4 Inline 4-cylinder has a comparable 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque output but the mileage doesn’t add up as high. It only gets 21 mpg city miles and 27 mpg on the highway. The optional 2.0L Inline 4-Cylinder Turbo also has a comparable 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. However, you will only be getting 20 mpg city miles.
The interior of the 2017 Kia Sportage has a meticulous design created to the highest standards and provides a truly first-class driving experience for your morning commutes and cross country road trips. It also includes innovative features that the Santa Fe doesn’t offer including the following:
° An auto de-fog system that prevents and removes moisture from the front windshield and door glass.
° A 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat that includes power lumbar support which is standard in EX level models and above.
The 2017 Kia Sportage also features several types of cutting edge technologies including:
° The Harman/Kardon Audio System that includes crystal-clear speakers, an external amplifier and a powerful subwoofer.
° A Class-Exclusive Smart Power lift gate that lifts automatically with your Smart Key so you don’t have to stand in the rain with your hands full of grocery bags waving your hands and feet to get the lift gate to open.
° Android Auto/Apple CarPlay lets you sync up with either your iPhone or your android to regulate your music choices, navigation or other apps while driving.
Depending on the features you want, Crossover SUV’s are versatile and can be great for a daily commute or driving the kids to school and soccer. Crossovers are based on the platform of a passenger car for a great ride, comfort and fuel economy. They can come in compact, midsize and large size crossovers and a light-duty four-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive system that is optional. The 2017 Kia Sportage and the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe are two such options in the Crossover SUV category, they are both available in either all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive but they do differ in other categories according to Edmunds.com.
Stop by our Kia dealership today to take the 2017 Kia Sportage for a test drive. You’ll enjoy the performance and innovative features that the Kia Sportage has to offer.
* EPA estimated MPG may vary by transmission, trim and individual driving behavior.
** The Kia Soul and Sportage received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact MPVs and Small SUVs, respectively, in the J.D. Power 2016 Initial Quality Study, based on 80,157 total responses, evaluating 245 models, and measures the opinions of new 2016 vehicle owners after 90 days of ownership, surveyed in February-May 2016. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.