Kia Sportage 2 Crdi 1.6 diesel auto

[Gemlou]

Hi all! Im looking to purchase a Kia sportage 2 crdi 1.6 diesel auto to tow my challenger swift 540 which weighs 1294 kg. has anyone got any advice or experience please would much appreciate it 😀 thanks

 

[trevormonty]

Sportage have good reputation as tow car, would be good match for 1300kg caravan. Only recommendation is go for AWD model.

Wet grass and front wheel drive aren't good combination especially if towing heavy caravan.

 

[audiorob]

I guess you will be aware that the Hyundai Tucson is the same under the skin which might broaden your options to pin down this variant.

 

[otherclive]

Sportage have good reputation as tow car, would be good match for 1300kg caravan. Only recommendation is go for AWD model.

Wet grass and front wheel drive aren't good combination especially if towing heavy caravan.

I’ve only been unable to exit wet CL s and on each occasion it was with three different four wheel drive cars and caravans in the range 1300-1400kg, not heavy. One being a serious off road car with all terrain tyres too. For years caravanners rarely had access to four wheel drive cars and yet managed. If the van has a mover then that can be a useful aid to exiting a wet or muddy pitch when the car is unable to tow the caravan off.

 

[xtrailman]

I have a AWD Sportage hybrid 230ps, I tested a FWD and even solo on wet roads it was difficult not to get wheel spin.

 

[Hutch]

You have to lock the AWD , otherwise the system doesn't lock in until the front wheels spin.
And you need a chunky tread pattern. Hankooks k117 or Avon. As7 or AX7.

 

[trevormonty]

You have to lock the AWD , otherwise the system doesn't lock in until the front wheels spin.
And you need a chunky tread pattern. Hankooks k117 or Avon. As7 or AX7.

I've just spent few nights on wet grass site, Vitara with road tires had no problems towing 1100kg caravan. Ground was level. Friends fwd campervan struggled, a FWD towing caravan wouldn't have had hope show.
Even with AWD still have to be sensible where you camp. Given its winter wouldn't put AWD to test on site that involves pulling van up wet grass slope.
I always place it in snow mode as auto will only engage rear ones front slips. By then front wheels have ripped the grass and are trying to start on mud.

 

[Gemlou]

Morning! Thank you all for your advice. I’ve decided to look into purchasing a Tiguan se 2 litre tai diesel manual 2017 150bps 2wd . Would this car be more suitable for towing a swift 1294 kg caravan ?? Thanks in advance 😀

 

[otherclive]

Tiguan would be eminently suitable. You could see your match on “Towcar.info” and compare to the Kia Sportage.

 

[Gemlou]

Tiguan would be eminently suitable. You could see your match on “Towcar.info” and compare to the Kia Sportage.

Thank you, silly question 🙈 I’ve just noticed my caravan has
Mass In Running Order Unladen (KG) – 1294
- Maximum Technical Permissible Laden Mass (KG) – 1500 which one is the over all kerb weight please? I’ve been going by 1294 kg is this correct 😊

 

[otherclive]

Thank you, silly question 🙈 I’ve just noticed my caravan has
Mass In Running Order Unladen (KG) – 1294
- Maximum Technical Permissible Laden Mass (KG) – 1500 which one is the over all kerb weight please? I’ve been going by 1294 kg is this correct 😊

No the important one is MTPLM of 1500kg. Kerbweight relates to the tow car not caravan.

 

[trevormonty]

No the important one is MTPLM of 1500kg. Kerbweight relates to the tow car not caravan.

Tiguan is heavier vehicle so on paper should handle bit better than Sportage when towing 1500kg.

 

[Buckman]

Tiguan would be eminently suitable. You could see your match on “Towcar.info” and compare to the Kia Sportage.

Our rental car to come back from Devon is a Tiguan. Once going it is comfortable to drive, but the steering felt too sensitive however that could be because I am used to the Jeep. Very nippy though and very sharp brakes .

 

[xtrailman]

You have to lock the AWD , otherwise the system doesn't lock in until the front wheels spin.
And you need a chunky tread pattern. Hankooks k117 or Avon. As7 or AX7.

There is no lock on the AWD hybrid, it's permanently in AWD with five percent to the front axle at all times.

Weight wise my 190pps Tiguan AWD DSG was 1755kg with a spare space saver, and factory fit towbar.

GTS Sportage hybrid 230ps AWD automatic is 1715kg with no spare or towbar.

 

[Beachball]

Morning! Thank you all for your advice. I’ve decided to look into purchasing a Tiguan se 2 litre tai diesel manual 2017 150bps 2wd . Would this car be more suitable for towing a swift 1294 kg caravan ?? Thanks in advance 😀

I would say it a great match