The 2012 Kia Sportage is part of a very popular segment of automobiles: the compact crossover SUV segment. The Sportage has immediately made a name for itself for the 2012 model year due to its attractive appearance. In fact the 2012 Kia Sportage Crossover is all about style. The base model has a starting price of $18,500 while the top of the line SX AWD costs $28,400. There are 2 engines offered. The first is a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder that makes 176 horsepower and 168 lb-ft. of torque. This engine gets a wonderful 21 MPG in the city and 29 MPG in the highway. But the real fun begins when you step up to the turbocharged 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine. This turbo powered engine produces a healthy 260 horsepower and 269 lb-ft. of torque. And the great part is this turbo engine is just as fuel efficient as the base model engine.

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