With its impressive list of safety features, dynamic styling and advanced technology, the 2013 Sportage has been named a “Best Bet” by The Car Book 2013.
“We are very proud to have the 2013 Sportage recognized as a “Best Bet” by The Car Book,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of marketing and communications, KMA. “As Kia’s longest running nameplate, the Sportage offers sleek styling, modern amenities and fun-to-drive performance in a capable compact CUV.”
The “Best Bet” distinction is based on objective information collected from government and independent sources that evaluate the safety and performance needs of the American consumer. Cars that have ratings in all of the key Car Book categories – safety features, fuel economy, rollover, front and side crash tests, maintenance and repair costs, warranties, insurance costs, and complaints, with the greatest emphasis placed on crash test performance – are potentially titled as “Best Bets.”
The Car Book is an annually updated guide to buying a new car, van, truck or SUV. It’s the one-stop shop for the latest safety ratings, dealer prices, insurance premiums, maintenance costs, tires and is published in cooperation with the Center for Auto Safety, the nation’s leading auto safety advocacy group.
“The Car Book, the consumer’s best guide to smart and sensible car buying, analyzes multiple new cars each year and selects the top picks for the American car buyer,” said Jack Gillis, author of The Car Book. “We appreciate Kia’s commitment to deliver high-value market choices for the American car buyer.”
About the 2013 Sportage
The 2013 Kia Sportage offers value-, image- and safety-conscious consumers a striking design and a standout combination of fun-to-drive performance, the latest in-vehicle technologies, and an abundance of comfort, convenience and safety features all at a tremendous value. The sleek and modern Sportage is available with either a 2.4-liter, 176 horsepower engine or a 2.0-liter, 260 horsepower Turbo GDI engine. Inside the cabin, the Sportage offers a host of available technology features, including Kia’s new UVO Powered by Microsoft® hands-free, voice-activated infotainment system. The 2013 Sportage features a starting MSRP of $19,000.
