Kia Sportage 
Though recently spruced up, the overabundance of hard interior plastics betrays the age of this compact SUV. The Sportage offers two four-cylinder engines, two six-speed transmissions and optional all-wheel drive. The 182-hp base engine can be coupled to a manual or optional automatic transmission, while the SX model ,with the 260-hp turbocharged engine, is only available with the automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
Pros
- Elegant silhouette
- Excellent warranty
- Basic equipment is complete
- Good choice of engines
Cons
- Average soundproofing
- Imperfect rear visibility
- Imprecise steering
- Hard plastics in the passenger compartment
- Overly firm suspension
