Kia Sportage 2.0 diesel

[driverandrews]

has anyone had any experience towing with this vehicle. I have a Bailey pagient burgundy & at 1400kg this should suit the Kia in theory, but what about in practice. Comments much appreciated.

 

[Fubar]

Hi

we "traded-up" to a Sportage last year and I have been really happy with it.

our caravan is a lot smaller than yours (Eriba Familia 850kgs) but because I was new to caravanning wanted no probs towing - the Sportage acheives that.

mpg is probably not great (avg 35-36 mpg, although doesnt seem to drop when towing), but that seems to be the same with all Kia and Hyundai 4x4's.

basically we got a really good deal on ours, good price and the dealer threw in a free dog gate and towbar. touch wood no mechanical probs so far. If you can afford it go for the XS range, the XE range you may find a bit basic. or maybe consider the Hyundai Tuscon which I believe is the same car, but with a 5 year warranty.

the only thing that may throw you is the wipers and indicators being the "wrong" way round - it only affects me after I've driven a works pool car.

any other questions just ask. Mark (",)

 

[driverandrews]

Hi

we "traded-up" to a Sportage last year and I have been really happy with it.

our caravan is a lot smaller than yours (Eriba Familia 850kgs) but because I was new to caravanning wanted no probs towing - the Sportage acheives that.

mpg is probably not great (avg 35-36 mpg, although doesnt seem to drop when towing), but that seems to be the same with all Kia and Hyundai 4x4's.

basically we got a really good deal on ours, good price and the dealer threw in a free dog gate and towbar. touch wood no mechanical probs so far. If you can afford it go for the XS range, the XE range you may find a bit basic. or maybe consider the Hyundai Tuscon which I believe is the same car, but with a 5 year warranty.

the only thing that may throw you is the wipers and indicators being the "wrong" way round - it only affects me after I've driven a works pool car.

any other questions just ask. Mark (",)

Thank you for that Brave-Fart, I have a friend who has had one for about 18 months and he's over the moon with it, he says it's completely reliable and he would only change it for a Sorento. Alas, the Sorento won't go into his garage.

 

[sandt_374242043]

Hi

I tow my 1300kg Lunar with a 138 BHP Sportage. I have found the Sportage to be a great tug even better than my previous car a C5 HDI. The only concern I had when I bought the vehicle was would it be able to tow in 6th gear, well the answer is yes even up hill. MPG is excellent 350 miles plus on a tank of diesel when towing. No problems with stability even when my unit speed creeps up to ** mph. In the year I have had the car I have had no problems and found it well screwed together. Its first service also came in cheap

 

[Alex_374296729]

Well I tow with a TD4 Freelander an Aventura 316 at about 1125kg. Same sort of vehicle but I am interested in replacing it with the Sportage. If you hear of anything would be grateful if you could publish it.

 

[Alex_374296729]

I would like to hear comments about Kia Sportage or Hyundai Tuscon (seem to be similar vehicle except has 5 year warranty).

All commentators state there may be a prob with fuel consumption, is this true? Any probs with repairs, service costs etc.

Thanks

 

[Fubar]

Alex

not sure that there are many Sportage owners on here, you may have better luck on the Kia UK forums: http://www.kia-forums.com/index

as I stated before, I have had not one problem with the Sportage since I got it over a year ago - fuel consumption I get approx 335miles for every 50 litres of diesel, 35mpg I think.

Mark (",)

 

[Alex_374296729]

Alex

not sure that there are many Sportage owners on here, you may have better luck on the Kia UK forums: http://www.kia-forums.com/index

as I stated before, I have had not one problem with the Sportage since I got it over a year ago - fuel consumption I get approx 335miles for every 50 litres of diesel, 35mpg I think.

Mark (",)

Thank for that.

Very good site this one.

Alex