What is Performance Like on the New Kia Sportage Near London, KY?

The new Kia Sportage is more than just an SUV that’s fun to drive. Thanks to the spacious interior, you get all the space needed for your loved ones. You can choose between a black cabin or a two-tone option that adds some pops of color. The Sportage also comes with an 8.0-inch touchscreen and the option of adding a 12.3-inch touchscreen along with a premium sound system.

As much as you love the interior, you’ll also love the performance of the Sportage. Get an idea of how the new Kia Sportage performs around Russell Springs, KY, and then contact us about a test drive.

Sportage Performance

Kia equipped the new Sportage with a 2.5-liter engine with 178 pound-feet of torque and 187 horsepower. While the engine works with the eight-speed automatic transmission, you can choose a front-wheel or all-wheel drive Sportage. Contact us to see which Sportage models we have in stock near Somerset, KY, with a trailer brake controller. These models can tow 2,500 pounds.

Kia claims that front-wheel drive Sportage editions average 25 to 32 miles per gallon. If you pick an all-wheel drive model, you’ll get between 23 and 28 miles per gallon. The Sportage X-Pro is a popular trim that averages 31 miles per gallon.

This is also the best model for those with off-road trips in mind. Designed for more rugged driving near Nicholasville, KY, and other areas, this trim has all-terrain tires that tackle any route and a built-in navigation system. You can even add remote OnStar® to get emergency services when needed.

Get to know the new Sportage and see its performance when you take a test drive around. Don Franklin Somerset Kia can help you pick the perfect time to explore the road behind the wheel. Call today or visit our showroom near Lexington, KY, for a new Kia Sportage test drive.