Source: Pixabay The Kia Sportage is one of the most popular compact SUVs for feature lovers. Designed to come with a wide range of different features and functions at any trim level, this SUV is meant to give consumers a lot of bang for their buck, which is great considering how expensive and competitive the car market is getting to be. But what about the Kia Sportage remote start? Does this vehicle come with one, and is it effective?

Kia Sportage by Makizox — CC-BY-SA-4.0 The Kia Sportage is a good compact SUV that slots nicely between the three-row Sorento and the smaller Seltos. From its upscale cabin and refined driving quality, the Sportage manages to hang out with segment all-stars like the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, and Subaru Forester. If you’re looking to get behind the wheel of this compact SUV, one of the best ways is to get a Kia Sportage lease.

2020 Kia Sportage LX by RL GNZLZ — CC BY-SA 2.0 For years, Kia has been offering one of the best compact crossover SUVs on the market— and for many, it remains a hidden gem. But if you’re reading this, chances are you’re well aware of the capable Kia Sportage. The quality really shines through in the fourth generation and newer, which is the 2017 model year and onward. Though the 2015 and 2016 models are still reliable SUVs which should still be covered by Kia’s excellent warranty program, their design shows their age.

2018 Kia Sportage by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 Modern vehicles are sitting a lot higher off the ground when compared to their older counterparts. This is largely because more automakers are realizing that there is an increase in demand for more ground clearance. Since the debut of crossover SUVs a few years back, consumers are looking for car options that can tackle rough terrain better. They want an ordinary daily commuter that can offer enough ground clearance—a feature that has mostly been reserved for monster SUVs and trucks.