The Kia Sportage is one of the Korean auto maker's oldest and most award winning vehicles in its line up. It's been around since the 1990's, and ever since the vehicle has morphed into one of the best looking, and best selling vehicles in its class. 2011's Kia Sportage is a bit longer and wider than its predecessors, but still packs that "sporty" punch crossover fans desire.

With a Base Price starting at $18,295 (but options allowing you to hit $29,990) the Kia Sportage includes some industry top picks for performance. It's 2…

The Sorento has been Kia's best-selling vehicle for 16 consecutive months, since it first hit dealerships about a year-and-a-half ago. Reinforcing its position as an industry all-star, the crossover has more recently made a dramatic 10-point gain in ALG's 36-Month Residual Value Index. It now boasts one the leading residual value rankings among 2012 model year compact CUVs.

Kia suggests the Sorento's dynamic combination of class-leading power (191 hp) and fuel economy (32 mpg/hwy) is the primary reason spurring the vehicle's impressive jump in the Index. The newly-available 2.4-liter engine, featuring Gasoline Direct Injection…