Considering that the first Kia Sportage did not drive like a car,
the 2008 Kia Sportage has been designed with enough attention
to detail. Sharing its platform with the Hyundai Tucson SUV, the
latest Kia Sportage features a unibody construction and a four-wheel-independent
suspension. Available in the LX and EX trims, the 2008 Kia
Sportage is equipped with an array of impressive features and
specs.
The
2008 Kia Sportage can be powered by a 2.7-liter, V6 power
train generating 175-hp. At speeds below 20-mph, the driver can
lock the driveline into a 50/50 power split just by pressing a
button on the dashboard. When negotiating through dirt roads,
and heavy snowfall terrains, the 2008 Kia Sportage offers
7.7 inches of ground clearance. To smooth out the bumps on the
road, the Kia Sportage comes with a fully independent MacPherson
strut front suspension and dual link rear suspension.
Key
safety features on the 2008 Kia Sportage include side-impact
airbags, four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, side-curtain airbags,
traction control, stability control, electronic brake-force distribution
etc. Standard features such as power windows, power door locks,
16-inch alloy wheels wearing 215/65 tires, cruise control, privacy
glass, power sunroof, front fog lights, air conditioning, cruise
control, tilt steering wheel, AM/FM CD player with mp3 capability,
leather trim for the steering wheel and shift knob etc., add to
the josh of driving.
