Kia Sportage tops small CUVs in Consumer Reports test

The 2011 Kia Sportage hit in which both the Nissan and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Juke recently carried out in a CUV shooting from Consumer Reports. After CR, Kia has managed to effectively straddle the line between a full-on SUV and a civilian sedan with its offer. This is mainly due to the fact that the Sportage is a lot to the interior without falling on her face in the fun-to-drive department. While the Juke provides unique styling and plenty of performance, buyers are forced to make major sacrifices in the hold section.

Meanwhile, Consumer Reports found the Outlander sport too much DNA with the standard Outlander take on the title to share.

Everything was not all rosy and sunny but with the Sportage. CR noted that the vehicle has planted drive a highway, but that the acceleration was "comfortable". In addition, the Korean CUV a stiff ride and lots of road noise at speed. The tester for this particular competition was wearing a $ 23,790 MSRP and the company's 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 176 hp. CR says that the vehicle 22 miles per gallon combined managed in his tests. Hit the jump for the press release.

Kia Sportage with turbo engine debuts in Canada

The 2011 International Truck of the Year has a new engine available under the hood. Kia Canadian fans can now head over to the dealers and get the 2011 Kia Sportage SX that has a direct-injected 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. We would expect to follow the U.S. to suit in a very short time.

Coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission, the turbo-mill has a relatively flat torque curve with peak power rpm 1800-3000 rpm. When screwed in the 2011 Sonata, the 2.0T with 274 hp and 269 pound-feet of torque is designed. We expect the Sportage SX to produce similar numbers, including the 30 + miles per gallon highway fuel economy numbers.

The car shown in Canadian dealer showrooms by the end of winter. At a price of $ 36,995, it comes with standard features including the new UVO entertainment system, similar to the Ford Sync is loaded. Check out the full press release after the break.