If you are looking for budget-friendly, efficient performance from a new small SUV, there are an excellent variety of options. The 2020 Kia Sportage is a super example of this. It has all you are looking for in an efficient SUV, plus the exceptional Kia 10-year / 100,000-mile warranty to provide super peace-of-mind. This Kia compares favorably against the also-capable Ford Escape.
The Sportage features a 2.4-liter inline-4 engine that creates 181 hp and delivers an estimated 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway. The Ford Escape has a 1.5L inline-3 engine that provides an estimated 27 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. So, you can expect excellent fuel economy and sporty performance from both. Technology in the Kia Sportage includes an 8-inch central touchscreen for easy control of many features, Bluetooth® calling capability, and comfortable 17-step reclining rear seating. The Escape has a centrally-controlled SYNC® multimedia system with six speakers, and single-zone manual climate control.
Both SUVs have a variety of safety technologies. Sportage leads the way with Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist to monitor the road and alert the driver if a potential collision is detected. It also has Pedestrian Detection and the dynamic control of Electronic Stability Control. A similar system called AdvanceTrac® provides great handling in a variety of conditions for the Escape. This SUV also comes with the SOS Post-Alert Crash System™ to summon assistance after an accident.
The feature-filled 2020 Kia Sportage comes in at a more budget-friendly price than the Escape. The starting MSRP of the Sportage is a reasonable $23,990. The Escape comes in at a higher $24,885 and features a much less impressive warranty than you will receive with the Sportage. Visit Thelen Kia in Bay City, MI for a test drive of the efficient and fun-to-drive Kia Sportage today!
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Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.