2019 Kia Sportage vs. The Competition

The 2019 Kia Sportage has a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA's crash test results show that the Kia Sportage scored much higher than the Nissan Rogue in multiple tests. The results from the rollover test also showed that the Kia Sportage has a less risk of a rollover in a loss-of-control situation compared to that of the Nissan Rogue. Some other great safety features in the Kia Sportage are Electronic Stability Control, Blind Spot Monitor, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Lane Keeping Assist, Cross-Traffic Alert, etc. To find out more about these great safety features, feel free to stop into Raymond Kia or give us a call at (888) 474-5730! 

Technology 

In the 2019 Kia Sportage you don't have to worry about sacrificing technology or entertainment! This SUV is packed with features designed to keep you connected! Some of the features included in this SUV are an available Premium Harman Kardon audio system that offers crisp and clear sound, a Premium Navigation System that allows you to plan and view your trip without an issue, and the ability to connect your smartphone directly to its system without taking your hands off the wheel!The 2019 Kia Sportage also includes a push-button start, heated steering wheel, and much more! This SUV unlike the Nissan Rogue has many more features that you can learn about by visiting Raymond Kia today! 

The 2019 Kia Sportage is offered in three power-packed trims. To start off, the Kia Sportage has a starting price tag of $23,750 while the Nissan Rogue comes in a little higher at $24,920. The Sportage also offers the room for up to five passengers as well as 30.7 cubic feet of standard cargo space. If you need more space you can fold or split the 60/40 split-capable seats to create twice as more space. The Sportage also has a 2,000lb towing capacity, while the Nissan Rogue only offers 1,102lbs of towing. 

The Kia Sorento comes with multiple engine options whereas the Nissan Rogue only has one engine option. The base engine of the Kia Sportage comes with more horsepower than the only one in the Nissan Rogue. Starting off, the Kia Sportage delivers 181 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. If you want more power than that, the Sportage SX Turbo is what you may need. It's a 2.0-liter turbo and delivers 240 horsepower along with 260 pound-feet of torque.The Kia Sportage also comes standard with front-wheel drive. As you can see, the 2019 Kia Sportage has the one up on the Nissan Rogue. 

If you are interested in the new 2019 Kia Sportage, come down to your local Kia dealership in Antioch! We have a great selection of new 2019 Kia Sportage SUVs that are guaranteed to thrill. Set up a test drive today to see for yourself! We look forward to seeing you.