2013 Kia Sportage Review

2013 Kia Sportage is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 174.80 in length and 64.40 in height. Made in South Korea, 2013 Kia Sportage has 7 trims priced by the manufacturer at 26,900 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2013 Kia Sportage. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 15.30 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 21 of gasoline in the city and 21 on highways.

Make: Kia
Model: Sportage
Trims Available: 7
Location: SOUTH KOREA
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $26,900 USD
MPG: 21 City / 28 HWY
Tires: 235/55R18
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Kia Sportage 2013 Trims

2013 Kia Sportage LX FWD

Engine: 2.4L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 30 HWY

2013 Kia Sportage EX FWD

Engine: 2.4L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 30 HWY

2013 Kia Sportage EX AWD

Engine: 2.4L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 27 HWY

2013 Kia Sportage LX AWD

Engine: 2.4L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 27 HWY

2013 Kia Sportage SX FWD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 28 HWY

2013 Kia Sportage Base FWD

Engine: 2.4L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 27 HWY

2013 Kia Sportage SX AWD

Engine: 2.4L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 25 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • KNDPC3A28D7532259
  • KNDPC3A68D7488069
  • KNDPC3A20D7372748
  • KNDPC3A24D7503096
  • KNDPC3A66D7388990

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 17V224000 started on /Date(1490932800000-0400)/.

Summary: Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

Consequence: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.

Recall 18V907000 started on /Date(1545195600000-0500)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.

FAQ

The 2013 Kia Sportage is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2013 Kia Sportage so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2013 Kia Sportage is lower than $10,600.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2013 Kia Sportage that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2013 Kia Sportage can go 321.3 miles in the city and 459 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2013 Kia Sportage is its excellent fuel economy. 2013 Kia Sportage has a 2.4L V6 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 21/30 mpg city/highway.

Kia All models of 2013

Kia Forte

$19,000 - $28,400
21 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Forte 5-Door

$19,000 - $28,400
21 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Forte Koup

$19,000 - $28,400
21 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Optima

$19,000 - $28,400
21 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Optima Hybrid

$19,000 - $28,400
21 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Rio

$19,000 - $28,400
21 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Rio5

$19,000 - $28,400
21 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Sorento

$19,000 - $28,400
21 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Soul

$19,000 - $28,400
21 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Sportage

$19,000 - $28,400
21 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

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