Rear-seat passengers will find getting in and out is fairly easy as the rear wheel arch does not encroach into the door opening as much as on many small vehicles. There is also a decent amount of head and leg room for a vehicle this size. Even more impressive is the fact the rear seats can be reclined up to 18 degrees for increased comfort, a feature usually only found on expensive luxury cars.
If it is cargo you want to carry the Sportage delivers the goods. First the back of front passenger seat folds down providing a table top for the driver and allowing for carrying long objects. The rear seat splits 60/40 and folds down almost flat without having to remove the headrests, which is a great convenience. Kia calls the arrangement "Drop & Fold" as the lower seat cushion automatically moves forward and down when the seat back is released resulting in an almost flat floor.
There is also a rear cargo storage area under the floor for holding tools or hiding valuables. A rear cargo cover (standard on the EX and optional on the LX) hides things in the back when the rear seats are in use. A net is also included to keep things from moving around on the floor.
The window in the rear tailgate can be opened independently so small packages or grocery bags can be placed inside without having to lift up the whole tailgate. Next Page