Kia Sportage SL — RossDrives

Verdict

BHP

134 bhp

0–60

10.4 s

Top speed

113 mph

MPG

39 mpg (US)

Used

$3,800-$11,000

Strengths

Schreyer-era styling
Big cabin step on
Refined diesel

Weaknesses

DPF clogging on short runs
No hybrid
Touchscreen primitive

Notable tech

Built in Slovakia
1.6/2.0 petrols, 1.7/2.0 CRDi diesels
6MT / 6AT
On-demand 4WD

Common issues

DPF clogging
Touchscreen freezes
AC compressor failure

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across SL's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.6 GDi petrol

BHP132

Torque161 Nm

0–6011.0 s

Top113 mph

MPG (US)36 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6MT

2.0 petrol

BHP164

Torque197 Nm

0–6010.0 s

Top116 mph

MPG (US)31 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox6AT

1.7 CRDi diesel

BHP113

Torque260 Nm

0–6012.4 s

Top109 mph

MPG (US)45 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6MT

2.0 CRDi diesel

BHP134

Torque320 Nm

0–6010.4 s

Top113 mph

MPG (US)39 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox6MT / 6AT