2008 Kia Sportage LX

About 2008 Kia Sportage For 2008, the Kia Sportage continues to offer the same combination of comfort, convenience and safety features that have established it as a value standard in the SUV segment since its debut in 2005. Sportage comes with two engine choices: a 2.0-liter, 16-valve inline four-cylinder engine using Continuously Variable Valve Timing and generating 140 horsepower; or an available 2.7-liter DOHC 24-valve all-aluminum engine that delivers 173 horsepower. A five-speed manual overdrive gearbox mates to the 2.0-liter four-cylinder with an available four-speed Sportmatic transmission, while only the automatic is available with the 2.7-liter motor. Sportage comes in either two-wheel or full-time four-wheel drive. Sportage provides a long list of standard safety features including: six standard airbags (two advanced front airbags, two front-seat-mounted side airbags, and two full-length side-curtain airbags); four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brake system; traction control system; aluminum trim assist grips, and electronic stability control. Sportage comes in two trim levels: LX and EX both capable of transporting five adults in comfort, or fewer people and a wide variety of cargo with its innovative easy-to-use "Drop & Fold" rear seat. For 2008, the Sportage features embossed "L" and "R" markings for left and right sideview mirror controls.