Used 2013 KiaSportage LX

Design & Exterior Presence

The 2013 Sportage brings a bold, athletic look to the compact crossover class. With its lowered stance, high beltline, and sweeping angles especially the pronounced wheel flares it gives off a confident road-presence.
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Details like the signature grille of the brand, dramatic headlamps, and a clean rear liftgate complete the look.
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On the LX trim, youll typically find 17-inch alloy wheels, LED accent lighting along the headlamps, solar-glass and privacy glass elevating what many might consider base trim to something more upscale.
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Interior & Comfort

Inside, the cabin welcomes you with modern touches:

Standard cloth seats for comfy everyday driving.
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A 60/40 split-folding rear seat that gives you flexibility for passengers and gear.
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Convenient tech: auxiliary and USB audio inputs, Bluetooth hands-free and streaming audio, and steering-wheel mounted voice controls.
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For the LX especially: keyless entry with folding key, auto-adj side mirrors, one-touch down drivers window, sun visor extender nice touches that elevate the experience.
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The result: It feels sporty yet comfortable, practical yet nice a great blend for daily driving or weekend use.

Performance & Efficiency

Under the hood:

The LX FWD features a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with DOHC and CVVT (continuously variable valve timing).
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It produces around 176 horsepower and around 168 lb-ft of torque.
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The automatic transmission is a 6-speed electronically controlled with the Sportmatic mode (manual shift feel).
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Fuel economy is strong for the class: For FWD with automatic transmission it attains approximately 21 mpg city / 30 mpg highway.
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In short: you get enough pep for daily driving, and the ride & handling setup (MacPherson struts up front, multi-link rear suspension) helps it feel composed and responsive.
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Safety & Practicality

Safety was taken seriously:

Standard across all trims (including LX) are front and side curtain airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, ABS with electronic stability control (ESC), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), hill-start assist and downhill brake control.
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The roofline, body structure and suspension design work together to deliver quieter, more refined ride quality.
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Regarding practicality:

Seating for five.
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Cargo volume is decent (with rear seats up) and the split-folding rear gives you flexibility for larger loads.
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Tow capacity (for this class) is about 2,000 lbs enough for a lightweight trailer, small boat or extra gear.
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What Makes it Stand Out

The styling is more distinctive than many compact crossovers of that time it doesnt just blend in.

You get a strong warranty from the brand (5 years/60,000 miles bumper-to-bumper standard in many markets) which adds peace of mind.
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The combination of a fun-to-drive engine, modern suspension and the practical CUV layout makes it a compelling all-rounder.