 This is my second Kia. My first was a 2003 Sorento that I loved dearly, it just started getting expensive to maintain.  So I "downgraded" or so I thought.  I am always impressed with Kia and my Sportage is no exception. Gas mileage improves with every tank.  Great, smooth ride. I drove 3 different Hondas and no one ever pulled up next to me at a light to ask me about my Honda, but they have about both of my Kia's.  People are curious.  I love my Sportage, I loved my Sorento and I would recommend them to anyone. Oh, and I took it up to Breckenridge and over Loveland Pass a month ago and it performed flawlessly.