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2008 Kia Sportage

2008 Kia Sportage Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$16,050 - $22,895

Original MSRP:
$15,270 - $21,370

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2008 Kia Sportage Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 22V800000
Mfg's Report Date October 24, 2022
Component SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Number of Units Affected 71,704
Summary Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or driving.
Consequence A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the recall repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC253.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

2008 Kia Sportage Models & Prices

2008 Kia Sportage LX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr I4 Manual LX $16,050 $15,270 $249 / Month*
2WD 4dr I4 Auto LX $19,045 $18,110 $295 / Month*
4WD 4dr I4 Manual LX $19,545 $18,600 $303 / Month*
2WD 4dr V6 Auto LX $20,045 $18,940 $309 / Month*
4WD 4dr V6 Auto LX $21,345 $20,130 $328 / Month*

2008 Kia Sportage EX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr V6 Auto EX $21,395 $20,000 $326 / Month*
4WD 4dr V6 Auto EX $22,895 $21,370 $349 / Month*

2008 Kia Sportage Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING Features
LX EX
City 17/hwy 21 (2.7L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 17/hwy 23 (2.7L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 19/hwy 24 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans)  
City 19/hwy 25 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)  
City 20/hwy 25 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans)  
EXTERIOR Features
LX EX
2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers
Black pwr mirrors  
Body-color body-side cladding & fender flares  
Body-color heated pwr mirrors  
Fog lamps  
Multi-reflector headlamps
Pwr sunroof-inc: tilt/slide  
Rear privacy glass
Roof rails
Split-hatch tailgate-inc: flip open glass
INTERIOR Features
LX EX
12V pwr outlets-inc: (1) front/(1) rear
60/40 split-folding rear seat
Air conditioning
AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD/MP3 player-inc: (6) speakers  
AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers  
Cargo floor storage compartment
Cargo net & rear cargo cover  
Center console w/armrest, dual storage
Cruise control
Dual visor vanity mirrors
Flat-woven cloth front bucket seats-inc: adjustable headrests, 8-way manual driver seat adjuster, flat-folding front passenger seat  
Front/rear cupholders
Leather-wrapped shift knob  
Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel  
Metal-grain accents
Moquette cloth front bucket seats-inc: adjustable headrests, 8-way manual driver seat adjuster, flat-folding front passenger seat  
Overhead console-inc: sunglass holder, map lights
Pwr door locks w/two-turn entry system
Pwr windows w/driver one-touch express-down
Rear window defogger
Remote fuel door release
Remote keyless entry w/panic alarm  
Scuff plates
Tilt steering wheel  
Tire pressure monitoring system
Trip computer  
MECHANICAL Features
LX EX
16" alloy wheels
2.0L DOHC 16-valve I4 engine w/CVVT  
2.7L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine
4-speed automatic transmission w/Sportmatic
4-wheel anti-lock vented front/rear disc brakes
5-speed manual transmission  
Electronic stability control w/traction control
Four wheel drive
Front wheel drive
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Independent dual-link rear suspension
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
P215/65R16 tires  
P235/60R16 tires
Pwr assisted rack & pinion steering
SAFETY Features
LX EX
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
Driver & front passenger airbags
Front height-adjustable 3-point seat belts w/pretensioners & force limiters
Front seat-mounted side airbags
Full-length side curtain airbags
Lower anchors & tether for children (LATCH)
Rear 3-point seat belts
Rear child safety door locks
Side-impact door beams

2008 Kia Sportage Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
LX EX
AIR CONDITIONING  
LEATHER PKG -inc: leather seats & interior trim  
LUXURY PKG -inc: leather seats & interior trim, heated front seats, auto-off headlamps, electrochromic rearview mirror w/HomeLink garage door opener, deluxe scuff plates, body-color bumpers, AM/FM stereo w/cassette/6-disc in-dash CD changer, subwoofer, amplifier *Affects Color Availability*  
SPORT PKG -inc: black mesh grille, special gauge faces, AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD/MP3 player, (6) speakers, aluminum trim dash handle, bumper colored cladding & flairs, fog lamps, remote keyless entry w/burglar alarm, leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob, cargo cover, rear spoiler *Affects Color Availability* *Late Availability*  
PAINT Options
LX EX
SOLID PAINT (STD)
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
LX EX
** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST **
CARGO TRAY (PIO)
CARPETED FLOORMATS (PIO)  
CROSS BARS (PIO)
REAR SPOILER (PIO)
REMOTE STARTER (PIO)
SIDE STEP BARS (PIO)
TOW HITCH (PIO)
WHEEL LOCKS (PIO)

2008 Kia Sportage Technical Specifications

Brakes
LX EX
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x - TBD - 11.0 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.3 x - TBD - 10.3 x - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
LX EX
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 66.6 66.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 23.6 23.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft)
Engine
LX EX
Displacement 2.0L/121 2.7L/162
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 140 @ 6000 173 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 136 @ 4500 178 @ 4000
Exterior Dimensions
LX EX
Height, Overall (in) 66.7 66.7
Length, Overall (in) 171.3 171.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 7.7 7.7
Wheelbase (in) 103.5 103.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.9 70.9
Fuel Tank
LX EX
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.3 17.2
Steering
LX EX
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.06 3.06
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4 35.4
Suspension
LX EX
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear Dual-link Dual-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/stabilizer bar w/stabilizer bar
Tires
LX EX
Front Tire Size P215/65R16 P235/60R16
Rear Tire Size P215/65R16 P235/60R16
Transmission
LX EX
Drivetrain 2 Wheel Drive 2 Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual Automatic
Trans Type 5 4
Vehicle
LX EX
Front Head Room (in) 40.7 40.7
Front Leg Room (in) 42.1 42.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.7 56.7
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 103.9 103.9
Second Head Room (in) 39.4 39.4
Second Leg Room (in) 37.2 37.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.3 56.3
Weight Information
LX EX
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3230 3351

2008 Kia Sportage Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
Driver & front passenger airbags
Front seat-mounted side airbags
Full-length side curtain airbags
Front height-adjustable 3-point seat belts w/pretensioners & force limiters
Rear 3-point seat belts
Rear child safety door locks
Lower anchors & tether for children (LATCH)
Electronic stability control w/traction control
Side-impact door beams
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).