The 2015 Kia Sportage is a Fun to Drive Crossover

Apr 23, 2015

Small crossovers have become very popular with Gurnee-area drivers that love the space and versatility of a sport utility vehicle yet want a model that drives more like a car and less like a truck. The 2015 Kia Sportage fits those requirements and excels in the segment thanks to its sporty performance and nimble handling.

While a lot of compact crossover only offer one engine option, the 2015 Kia Sportage gives you two options to pick from. Let’s start by looking at the 2.4L four-cylinder engine powering the 2015 Kia Sportage LX and 2015 Kia Sportage EX. With this engine, the vehicle powers down the road with 182 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque delivered via front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive with a six-speed automatic transmission.

The power from the 2.4L four-cylinder is what you would find in a midsize sedan. It’s plenty to make the 2015 Kia Sportage fun to drive, but we realize at our Kia dealership serving Gurnee that some drivers want more juice. That’s where the 2015 Kia Sportage SX comes in.

The 2015 Kia Sportage SX has a smaller 2.0L four-cylinder with a secret weapon: a turbocharger. Modern technology lets a four-cylinder engine return 260 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. Edmunds.com says that is enough power for the 2015 Kia Sportage to go from zero up to 60 mph in only 6.5 seconds. That is quite fast for a vehicle this size!

At Classic Kia, we carry the 2015 Kia Sportage near Gurnee in a variety of trims with both engines available. Come on by to our location at 425 North Green Bay Road in Waukegan, Illinois where you can test drive both engines and see which one feels right to you. Don’t hesitate to let our Kia dealers know if you have any questions before your visit!