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0 CRDi First Edition
Kia's stylish new Sportage is set to visit head-to-head with Nissan's Qashqai. Following on from our test of a Korean version, Auto Express got the opportunity to test a UK-spec car.
While the full range comes to the united kingdom in November, Kia has begun right-hand-drive production early, and right from the start of August, 800 First Edition models go on sale to mark the new car's debut. We took an evaluation drive in the limited run machine to find out what buyers can get.
One thing that immediately strikes you is how radical it's. Kia is keen to emphasise that it's a crossover first and foremost, so gone would be the boxy utilitarian lines of their compact SUV predecessor, replaced by a swooping, uncluttered shape.
Neat details like the sharp light clusters,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], gaping grille and smooth tailgate help the newcomer stick out. First Edition models include standard LED running lights,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], while our car was finished in vivid Techno Orange, creating much more impact.
Climb aboard, and it is clear that the focus is on quality. The doors close with a solid thud,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], while the neat dashboard has subtle gloss black trim, white and red backlit displays and a simple, attractive layout.
Space is generous, and while the narrow window line looks good externally, it does not result in the cabin feel claustrophobic. The First Edition isn't left wanting for kit, as leather,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], cruise control, a reversing camera and heated seats front and back are standard. Actually, the only real choice is whether to select from manual or auto gearboxes.
Our car came with the former, and all First Edition models have a couple.0-litre CRDi diesel with improved power and lower emissions, and an all-new intelligent four-wheel-drive system. More often than not, the transmission drives the front wheels only,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but up to 40 percent of power could be directed to the rear wheels in slippery conditions.
The Sportage has been designed with UK roads in your mind,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and it proves comfortable and delicate, even though suspension can fidget on rougher tarmac. A tall driving position provides a great view out, but that stylish rear end means visibility out the back is spoilt.
There's lots of power from the 2.0-litre diesel, while the six-speed gearbox has a positive shift. Steering is responsive, if your little lifeless, and the Sportage doesn't suffer too badly from body roll in corners. However, it cannot quite match the Ford Kuga for sharp handling.
Overall, though,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the new Sportage sets a new quality level and design that Kia is aiming to maintain using its next generation of models.
You may say that's still good value against the opposition,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but no matter how you look at it, this is still a budget make. The inside though improved continues to be less than more mainstream standards, and journalists are already making excuses about the driving experience with one eye on the affordability get-out excuse (prior to the prices were announced when sub-20K prices were assumed).
Until Kia can legitimately challenge a Ford Kuga for on-road driving competence, a VW Tiguan for interior quality and a Skoda Yeti for capable off-road ability, I'll take my money elsewhere.
To follow up from Gavsmit's comments: The latest generation of Kia's are well built and DO match up with the competition as well as on many areas they well surpass them. I suspect you have not driven the new generation Kias. Kia's of old were cheap and chearful. new Ceed, Soul, new Sorento and new Sportage) and excellent cars, however it will take many years to get rid of the old brand image. Look just how long it's taken Skoda!
We have a new Ceed SW along with a Soul. Both of them far surpass your competition in quality, specification, value and warranty. The Ceed is 95% there in terms of drive ride but the Soul is just about 70%,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], however on style it beets everything.
In my recent past I've had much more expensive and premium cars (like a new Range Rover Sport, new LR Discovery 3, various Volvo, BMW,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Mercs and Saabs) and I can honestly state that the Kia quality on the new generation cars is better than that market segment.
It is just badge snobbery and once Kia have shaken off their old image,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], their share of the market is going to be massive. They styling from the latest generation Kia's (except the Ceed) is really bold and impressive and whats underneath lives up to it too.
As for the Ford Kuga,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], a buddy recently tested one against the Hyundai ix35 (Sportage with various clothes) and also the Kuga was horrifically poor in contrast, the Hyundai felt better built, was faster, quieter, handled better, had a far better gearshift within the spoon-in-porridge ford affair and was specced to the hilt, not the mention it had been a few £thousand less than the Ford and looks better too. try closing the bootlid about the Kuga and let me know honestly that you don't fear it comes down to to fall to the floor in pieces. The Sportage is the ix35 underneath and looks even better IMO, I have without doubt it'll do very well, and actually,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], lots of people who care about magazines for example That are probably the exact same those who have flocked to Kia and Hyundai recently simply because they clearly expect more for his or her money.
As was once stated, range/lamd rover drivers are just in it for the badge. My brother brought a Range Rover last year. Within 30 days the turbo choose to go and it has experienced and from the garage ever since. My Kia has been doing 150,000 and is still going strong. When i arrive in my car everyone goes ooh and ahh and 'I have to have one!' just like a kid in a toy store!! So yes it is desirable and to state that most of the 800 first edition already made have gone in a single month alone speaks for itself, doesn't it?!
I've purchased a new First Addition Sportage and love it. The drive is really relaxing and positive it's nice to have a little power under the bonnet. Seating space is great both front and back and the boot space is great for the needs. I've were built with a towbar fitted so that as yet not towed our caravan. One problem for me is the pairing of my Blackberry Bold 9700 and the cars Bluetooth will pair however fails the next time you begin the vehicle. Kia's reaction to this really is they aren't likely to issue an update and it appears it's all Blackberry phones. Can't believe that this type of major phone won't work and they aren't likely to repair it,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]? If you are having similar problems tell us,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
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