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Consumers tend to be thrilled when they can get features and style of much more expensive models in a wallet-friendly package and the 2013 Kia Sportage SX is a perfect example of the Korean brand's value-packed reputation. For the traditionally staid compact crossover class, the Sportage's styling is daring and edgy. Beefy 18-inch wheels and 235-width tires bulge out of the Sportage's short 103.9-inch wheelbase. Around back, dual exhaust tips signify this is the hot-rod SX turbo model.

Since it was introduced in 2011, Kia has made a few running changes to the Sportage SX. Fuel capacity has grown from 14.5 to a still-modest 15.3 gallons and highway fuel economy has improved by 2 mpg on the FWD model and 1 mpg on the AWD model to 29 and 26 mpg, respectively.

It may be a bit of a stretch to compare the Sportage SX to the much more expensive, exclusive, and refined Range Rover Evoque, but looking over the spec sheets, there are similiarties. Both are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4, overall length is within four inches between the two models, and the difference in wheelbase is less than an inch. But there's a big difference where it matters for a lot of consumers: the bottom line. The Sportage starts at over $16,000 less than the Evoque. Even at the Sportage's lower price point, you get ample equipment that includes dual-zone climate control, a power-adjustable driver's seat, leather seating surfaces, LED driving lights, and pushbutton start. Our fully loaded FWD SX tester included navigation with a backup camera and the Premium Package, which adds heated front seats, an air-cooled driver's seat, Homelink integrated garage door opener, and heated exterior mirrors.

Now we know that the Sportage SX doesn't skimp on the goodies, but what's it like to drive? A similarly-equipped 2011 SX FWD model we tested managed a 0-60 time of 7.3 seconds and a quarter-mile of 15.7 seconds at 88.6 mph. Those numbers are not quite as good as the Toyota RAV4 V-6, the current reigning speed champ of compact SUVs, but in real-world driving conditions, the Sportage's 260-hp engine never leaves you yearning for more power. The engine's broad, flat torque curve peaks at 269 lb-ft and provides ample rotational force from 2000-5000 rpm, making highway merging and passing a breeze. Just don't expect Lexus-like refinement from this feisty mill. Compared to the more common applications of the powerplant in the Kia Optima, Hyundai Sonata and new Santa Fe Sport, the engine's forced-induction character is not masked and muffled as much as it is in the others. The turbo's whooshing sound under boost is clearly audible, but considering the Sportage SX's market positioning, product planners probably figured a little bit of boy-racer personality coming through wasn't the worst thing.

Kia fitted the Sportage SX with aggressive, low-profile rubber so between that and its short wheelbase, there's no reason to expect a pillowy ride. In fact, it's a bit on the bouncy side -- not annoyingly or objectionably so, but enough to definitely get a clear sense of the road texture and topography. Also, quick transitions with elevation changes can sometimes upset the Sportage's balance. And the one downside to the torquey turbo four is that at wide-open-throttle on our FWD model, it does exhibit some torque steer, and can feel a little squirrely at full whack.

Getting back to the interior, while it's undeniably jam-packed with features, the Sportage's humble roots show in some areas of the design. The driver's power adjustable front seat cushion does not uniformly lift or lower -- the rear of the seat cushion moves up and down, with the seat pivoting at the front. The outside temperature gauge is counter-intuitively embedded within the "trip" menu, which is accessed by a pair of small buttons on the left edge of the gauge binnacle. Somewhat surprisingly, given that this is a compact-sized crossover, it's a bit of a stretch to reach the touch-screen head unit.

Ultimate cargo and passenger volume falls a little short of the class leaders, the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, but that may be beside the point. Objectively, the Sportage may be in the same class as the Honda and Toyota, but its bold styling is a stark contrast to the Honda and Toyota's conservative lines. And the SX model, with its powerful turbocharged engine, will likely appeal to a totally different buyer than even the RAV4 V-6. The CR-V and RAV4 may be the perfect starter cars for young families, but the Sportage SX is clearly targeted to singles and couples that aren't totally ready to give up style and power as they transition into adult and familial responsibilities.

If you're in the market for a small crossover that packs plenty of style and power into a package that won't stress your monthly budget or credit score, the Kia Sportage SX is an attractive choice in a class generally characterized by anonymous styling and function over flair.

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Top 10 Lowest Priced New Cars

Lowest Priced New Cars - 01 - 2012 Nissan Versa - MSRP $10,990

The 2012 Nissan Versa sedan is the latest edition of a vehicle that has long lead the price wars with its extremely frugal MSRP. The lowest priced new car money can buy is actually fairly roomy for a subcompact, and standard equipment includes air conditioning, a CD player, and a trip computer. Under the hood, the Nissan Versa delivers 109 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque, output that is sent to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. Fuel mileage for the value-leading Versa when paired with the manual transmission shows as 27-mpg city and 36-mpg highway.

Lowest Priced New Cars - 02 - 2013 Chevrolet Spark - MSRP $12,245

The 2013 Chevrolet Spark is an all-new subcompact hatchback that represents the most affordable model in GM's entire lineup. The Chevrolet Spark may be tiny, and it might be cheap to buy, but it does manage to provide power windows, air conditioning, tilt steering, a stereo system, and 15-inch alloy wheels with every model. Horsepower is rated at 84, and the vehicle's 1.2-liter, four-cylinder engine is also capable of generating 83 lb-ft of torque. The lightweight Spark makes the most of its limited motivation by turning in a fuel mileage rating of 32-mpg in stop and go driving and 38-mpg on the highway when found in base five-speed manual trim.

Lowest Priced New Cars - 03 - 2013 Smart Fortwo - MSRP $12,490

The 2013 Smart fortwo Pure Coupe is a highly specialized low price car in the sense that the ultra-subcompact seats only two passengers and offers a stubby wheelbase that is designed for urban motoring. The Smart Fortwo Pure Coupe leaves the factory wearing 15-inch steel wheels, offers no sound system, and requires buyers to roll up their windows themselves, but it does feature a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. The Smart also comes with a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine (the lowest cylinder count in the United States) that provides 70 horsepower and 68 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed automated manual transmission is the only gearbox available with the Fortwo Pure Coupe, and fuel efficiency is listed at 34-mpg around town and 38-mpg during highway cruising.

Lowest Priced New Cars - 04 - 2013 Ford Fiesta - MSRP $13,200

The 2013 Ford Fiesta attempts to inject a little bit of fun into the affordable subcompact hatchback market by offering a well-tuned chassis and engaging styling right out of the box. The price of admission for the Ford Fiesta gives buyers a radio with an auxiliary input, tilt steering, power windows and door locks, and air conditioning. It also brings with it a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine that churns out a healthy 120 horsepower and 112 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission comes free of charge with the base model Fiesta, and fuel mileage shows as 29-mpg in city driving and 39-mpg on the highway.

Lowest Priced New Cars - 05 - 2013 Kia Rio - MSRP $13,600

The 2013 Kia Rio sedan is the price leader for the Korean car company, and providing value is the most important mission of this subcompact automobile. The Kia Rio is fairly well equipped given its status as a low price car, as it features a CD player, satellite radio, a trip computer, tilt steering, air conditioning, and heated mirrors with power adjustments - all without asking potential buyers to pony up any extra cash over its base MSRP. The Kia Rio is also thrifty at the fuel pump, posting up efficiency numbers of 30-mpg city and 40-mpg highway thanks to a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine that puts out 138 horses and 123 lb-ft of twist. A six-speed manual transmission is standard.

Lowest Priced New Cars - 06 - 2013 Suzuki SX4 - MSRP $13,849

The 2013 Suzuki SX4 sedan is a compact sedan which might not be as familiar as some of the other names on this list, but which is worth a look if price is a major factor when purchasing a new car. The entry-level Suzuki SX4 comes with power windows and door locks, tilt steering, a trip computer, 15-inch steel wheels - but no sound system. A 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine rests between the front fenders of the SX4, and it can be counted on to provide 150 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission handles the gear shifting duties for the compact Suzuki, and fuel economy is rated at 23-mpg city and 33-mpg highway.

Lowest Priced New Cars - 07 - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic - MSRP $13,865

Chevrolet's second entry on this list - the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic - is actually quite a bit different than its first. The Chevrolet Sonic's least expensive model is a sedan, and it offers more aggressive styling than the Spark. It's also somewhat larger and comes with features such as a radio (with aux input), tilt and telescoping steering, air conditioning, a trip computer, and a folding rear seat. The Sonic features 138 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque from its standard 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine, and when this unit is yoked to the entry-level five-speed manual transmission it delivers 26-mpg in city driving and 35-mpg on the highway.

Lowest Priced New Cars - 08 - 2013 Kia Soul - MSRP $14,400

Another repeat brand on this roundup of the lowest priced new cars is Kia, and the 2013 Kia Soul stands out from most of the other entries due to the fact that is a compact crossover, and not a traditional small car. This gives the Kia Soul substantial practicality for its price, and it also features a folding rear seat, a CD player, satellite radio, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, and a tilt and telescoping steering wheel as standard gear. Base Kia Soul models are outfitted with a six-speed manual transmission that works together with a 138 horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine to provide fuel mileage of 26-mpg city and 34-mpg highway. The engine is also capable of producing 123 lb-ft of torque.

Lowest Priced New Cars - 09 - 2012 Toyota Yaris - MSRP $14,115

The 2012 Toyota Yaris has been recently redesigned, but it doesn't stray too far from its welcome three-door subcompact hatchback formula. Larger than before, but still quite friendly when searching for narrow city parking spots, the Toyota Yaris offers power door locks, air conditioning, a CD player, a trip computer, tilt steering, and intermittent windshield wipers right out of the box. A 1.5-liter, four-cylinder that produces 106 horsepower and 103 lb-ft of torque pulls duty in the Toyota's engine bay, and a five-speed manual transmission helps the car eke out a fuel mileage rating of 30-mpg city and 38-mpg highway.

Lowest Priced New Cars - 10 - 2013 Hyundai Accent - MSRP $14,545

There was once a time when this subcompact sedan would have headlined any list of lowest price new cars, but the 2013 Hyundai Accent has moved upscale not just in terms of MRSP, but also with regard to what buyers expect from the vehicle. The Hyundai Accent offers air conditioning, power windows and door locks, a CD player, satellite radio, tilt steering, and a folding rear seat. It also comes with a 138 horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that makes use of direct-injection technology to put down 123 lb-ft of torque while delivering fuel economy of 30-mpg city and 40-mpg highway. A six-speed manual transmission is included with the base Accent.

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2012 Kia Sportage Recognized by USAA as "Best Value" for Second Consecutive Year

United Services Automobile Association (USAA), a leading financial services provider to the U.S. military and their families, honored Kia Motors America (KMA) by naming the 2012 Kia Sportage to its second annual "Best Value" vehicles list, which identifies the top 2012 automobiles in 16 categories that give consumers the most bang for their buck.  The Sportage rose to the top in the Small SUV category, recognized for offering a competitive price and low insurance costs as well as being one of the Small SUV Top Safety Picks for 2012 from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

"The Kia Sportage being named to USAA's 'Best Value' list for the second year in a row is not only indicative of this utility's affordability factor, but also validates it as one of the most well-rounded offerings in its segment," said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing & communications, KMA.  "The Sportage is the ideal vehicle for anyone who seeks a lively crossover that's comfortable and offers an abundance of safety features and amenities."

"Best Value" automobiles offer the best financial value of all vehicles USAA evaluates as part of a broader rating system called USAA Preferred, which uses quantitative data to evaluate vehicles' cost, safety and reliability, among other key factors.  There are nearly 80 cars, trucks and minivans that are currently designated as USAA Preferred vehicles, and the "Best Value" list represents the vehicles that rose to the top of each category.

"The goal of the list is to help members identify vehicles that typically offer better safety ratings, lower insurance premium costs, higher fuel economy, better overall reliability and lower MSRP compared to other vehicles in the same category," said Steve Thompson, an assistant vice president at USAA.  "The Kia Sportage rose to the top as a vehicle that offers these key elements, making it a great buy for the value-minded consumer."

For more information about the USAA Best Value list, and the specific automobiles featured, visit www.usaa.com/bestvalue.

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Kia Motors America Records 24th Consecutive Monthly Sales Record In August

ia Motors America's (KMA) scorching summer momentum continued in August and delivered the brand's 24^th consecutive monthly sales record with 50,028 units sold. Sales over the same period last year were up 21.5 percent, and Kia is significantly ahead of last year's all-time annual sales record pace.

Kia's record-setting August was led by strong performances from the U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan and Sorento CUV with both topping the 10,000 unit mark for the fourth straight month and Optima became the third Kia vehicle to reach 100,000 annual units in company history. The ongoing popularity of the Soul urban passenger vehicle is a major component of Kia's 24-month sales streak, and the fourth installment of the iconic hamster advertising campaign titled "Bringing Down the House" is now playing on movie screens nationwide and will make its television debut on MTV's Video Music Awards on September 6.

"In a short period of time the Kia brand has transformed into a recognized leader in automotive design, and together with our lineup of stylish, fun-to-drive cars and CUVs and memorable marketing initiatives we have achieved another remarkable milestone with our two-year run of monthly sales records," said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of KMA and KMMG. "At Kia, we always have given our customers a lot for their money, and with an impressive collection of new vehicles and cutting-edge technologies on tap for 2013, the Kia brand is poised for future growth as we advance value to new levels of sophistication."

Kia's Unprecedented Growth
Kia Motors is one of the world's fastest moving global automotive brands; from 2009-2011 Kia launched more new vehicles in the U.S. than any other automaker, and under the guidance of chief design officer Peter Schreyer earned a reputation as an industry leader in automotive styling. Kia Motors America's full line of fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive cars and CUVs has earned critical acclaim and dramatically increased consumer awareness, perception and consideration for the brand. In 2011, KMA recorded its 17th consecutive year of market share growth, thanks in part to the largest increase of any major brand in perceived quality[2] and the industry's highest brand loyalty ranking[3]. Kia's U.S.-based manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia – KMMG – is responsible for the creation of more than 10,000 plant and supplier jobs and builds two of the company's best-selling vehicles in the U.S. – the Sorento CUV and Optima midsize sedan*. Kia's value and technology-laden lineup also includes the Sportage compact CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Optima Hybrid, Forte compact sedan, Forte 5-door compact hatchback, Forte Koup two-door coupe, Rio and Rio 5-door sub-compacts and Sedona minivan.