Kia Sportage7 of 11Sales: 40,042 Percent change: +37 percent Starting price: $17,390 Why it's a winner: Decent mileage (four-cylinder model), low stickerLike the Kia Sedona among minivans, the Kia Sportage is the only model in its segment -- small, traditional truck-based SUVs -- with higher sales in 2009. The much bigger-selling Jeep Wrangler dominates the small-SUV segment, with year-to-date sales down 1.5 percent through October. The segment is losing customers to car-based crossovers like the Toyota RAV4. The Kia Sportage gets better gas mileage than many SUVs, up to 25 mpg with a four-cylinder engine. Rebates and other special promotions have also helped Sportage sales.<< Back to the '2009 Winter Auto Guide' table of contents Related Articles:Slow car sales good for buyersFind the best 2010 car for youNew & redesigned cars for 201010 biggest gas guzzlersRelated Links:How much should you put down?Monthly auto loan payment calculatorCalculate your payment and moreBuy or lease a caradvertisement
Sales: 40,042 Percent change: +37 percent Starting price: $17,390 Why it's a winner: Decent mileage (four-cylinder model), low sticker
Like the Kia Sedona among minivans, the Kia Sportage is the only model in its segment -- small, traditional truck-based SUVs -- with higher sales in 2009. The much bigger-selling Jeep Wrangler dominates the small-SUV segment, with year-to-date sales down 1.5 percent through October. The segment is losing customers to car-based crossovers like the Toyota RAV4. The Kia Sportage gets better gas mileage than many SUVs, up to 25 mpg with a four-cylinder engine. Rebates and other special promotions have also helped Sportage sales.
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