Longwood, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/08/2011 -- Orlando Kia North, one of the leading dealers for Orlando Kia shoppers, is happy to offer car buyers the 2011 Kia Sportage. The 2011 Sportage is a smooth vehicle that will offer ample interior space while maintaining an easy, compact structure. This vehicle is also capable of presenting car buyers with the top entertainment and convenience features and options. This vehicle presents the best in its class so let’s look at some of the features that will make car buyers go crazy.

The 2011 Kia Sportage provides Orlando Kia drivers with a long list of standard safety features. As the proud ‘Top Safety Pick’ winner of the 2011 Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS),’ the 2011 Kia Sportage is everything shoppers in the small SUV market are looking for.

The Sportage has been described by Edmunds as “sporty, fun-to-drive handling and plenty of premium features,” and also said that the 2011 Kia Sportage “might be the new standard for compact crossovers.”

With a four-cylinder engine and a roomy interior, Orlando Kia shoppers can enjoy the functionality of the Kia Sportage no matter what their needs. It has plenty of legroom and headroom in the front and the rear of the vehicle, and the rear seats split and fold flat for a level cargo floor, which offers 67 cubic feet of storage. Compared to the small cabin of the Hyundai Tucson, the Sportage offers driver and front passengers plenty of shoulder, leg, and headroom, while also offering rear passengers large side windows that extend into the far back providing a spacious backseat.

Orlando Kia Fans Love the 2011 Sportage

The base LX trim of the Sportage is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine which is capable of up to 176 horsepower. It comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission for the FWD and an optional electronically controlled 6-speed overdrive with Sportmatic.

Not only does the Sportage offer Orlando Kia North drivers a powerful engine, but they will also enjoy a fuel efficient engine. The Sportage offers drivers better fuel economy than the Tucson. Kia drivers can expect to get 22 city miles per gallon and 31 highway miles per gallon with a manual.

All trims come standard with traction control and four-wheel antilock disc brakes. They also come with Electronic Stability Control, Electronic Brake Distribution, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and Brake Assist System. There is also a Hill Start Assist Control as well as a Downhill Brake control to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward while trying to pull away from an uphill gradient.

The 2011 Kia Sportage also surrounds Kia drivers with more standard features on all models. Standard technology features include an AM/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite audio system with SIRIUS Satellite radio capabilities. Other standard features on both trims are auxiliary and USB audio input jacks to connect with MP3 players and Bluetooth wireless technology connectivity. They also come with steering wheel-mounted voice activation controls for compatible mobile phones.

For more information on this vehicle at Orlando Kia North, please call (888) 636-0476 or visit http://www.orlandokianorth.com.

About Orlando Kia North
Orlando Kia North offers the best new and used Kia vehicles in the region. Whether you’re in the mood for an SUV or just need a simple sedan, Orlando Kia North has it. With great prices and affordable financing, a great Kia vehicle could be yours today.

Orlando Kia North also offers a top of the line service center as well as an experienced and courteous staff.

Contact:
Orlando Kia North
615 N US Highway 17-92
Longwood, FL 32750
888-636-0476