Kia Sportage

[sjones]

We are looking at purchasing a 2007 Kia Sportage 2Ltr CRDi XS 4x4, does anyone know the nose weight of this vehicle, we would also appreciate any comments good or bad as to how it tows and drives solo. Many thanks.

 

[Oldsalt49]

Hi Blade,

The Kia recommended nose weight for the Sportage is 75KG. Other than that I can't help with your queries.

 

[Douglas_374404558]

HI Blade i tow with an 08 Sportage plate same speck as you .i tow a 1460kg van with no problems great lowdown torque for starting off not bad of diesel either 24/26 towing 40/42 solo.

only problem i found was if i use T--CO fuel i get a very very small lowdown miss at low revs any other fuel no probs .Also only got 17,500 miles out of my rear tyres (Hancook make)originals would have liked a sunroof but for what you pay and what you get great vehicle, would recomend to anyone plus 7yrs warrenty

hope this helps make up your mind

cheers Duggie

P.S Anymore info required get back in touch

 

[Douglas_374404558]

HI Blade sorry forgot to say great solo also not a flyer off the mark but fast enough for me rolls a slight bit in the corners but all 4x4 do anyway .just found out last week that when starting off it starts off in 4WD up to 18mph then reverts to 2WD after that OR press the 4WD switch 4WD all the time but not over 35mph

cheers Duggie

 

[sjones]

Hi Douglas

Thanks for the positive feed back, we have since gone and put a deposit on the vehicle, could you please confirm the nose weight as we are still unsure. Many thanks

 

[Douglas_374404558]

Hi Douglas

Thanks for the positive feed back, we have since gone and put a deposit on the vehicle, could you please confirm the nose weight as we are still unsure. Many thanks

HI! Blade yes as said by others 75KG noseweight have a good tow and some fun with your Sportage .Keep an eye on yours for the lowdown miss on low revs its a known fault on a lot of Kia Sportage,s .good luck

Duggie

p.S. anymore info required get back on here will try to answer your Q