How Many Miles Will a Kia Sportage Last?

Kia's been improving the tiny SUV it's been cranking out since 1993, and the result is the Sportage. Just how excellent, though?

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When consumers have formed a negative association with your brand,

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it may be challenging to change their minds. That's a challenge Kia had to face when it developed new models.

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The Kia Sportage small SUV, which has been manufactured since the mid-'90s, has profited from the company's upgrades throughout time.

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Just how excellent, though? Let's see how long one can go on the road.

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Over time, the Kia Sportage has gotten steadily more dependable.

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