tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post1348626190759604878..comments2024-03-24T20:30:55.379-07:00Comments on Subcompact Culture - The small car blog: Review: 2011 Kia Sportage EX AWDAndy Lilienthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-16810555070318064852011-07-07T07:40:26.579-07:002011-07-07T07:40:26.579-07:00• Yes, there is underfloor storage under the cargo...• Yes, there is underfloor storage under the cargo deck.<br /><br />• Although the car can be had for as little as $18,295 (not including destination), you're getting a 2WD version with a manual transmission. And my guess, is you'd have a hard time actually finding one of these. <br /><br />Again, this was a fully-loaded EX. I do agree with you on the manual trans/AWD thing, too. However, it looks like we're part of the 8% who actually <i>want</i> a manual transmission in a new car!Andy Lilienthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-424095837104247522011-07-06T22:01:31.910-07:002011-07-06T22:01:31.910-07:00-It has the Soul's high load floor. I wonder i...-It has the Soul's high load floor. I wonder if there's a storage compartment underneath it.<br /><br />-$30k is a lot for a car that starts at $18k (and is available with the same powertrain you tested for $21). I guess the industry is trending back towards the arm's-length option list. Too bad only the ultra-decontented base version's available with a manual, though.nlpnthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16925589671848667697noreply@blogger.com