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for Kia Sportage 2.0

Rating Summary based on 13 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		9
  • 4 Stars
    		1
  • 3 Stars
    		3
  • 2 Stars
    		0
  • 1 Star
    		0

Detailed rating

  • Comfort
  • Features
  • Fuel consumption
  • Looks
  • Road Handling
  		• 3.6
  		• 3.8
  		• 3.7
  		• 4.3
  		• 4.1
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  • 44 of 44 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Sarah_B

    3 Stars Like Riding On Corpses. Diamond review 10/02/2002
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages This is a very affordable SUV.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages This is a very crappy SUV. Unless you only drive on paved roads for short distances, of course.

    I’ve had the privilege of driving a 1998 Kia Sportage 4x4 for the last few weeks. Actually, I should say that I’ve had the DISPLEASURE, as every time I get behind the wheel I find something else to hate about this, Korea’s weak attempt to bring Americans a Sport Utility Vehicle that Does Not Suck. They failed miserably, of course. The Sportage is a small SUV, capable of holding one driver, one front-seat passenger, three rear seat passengers, and a bit of cargo in the very back. The cargo space is limited; though the rear seats DO fold down to give more storage space. The ... more
  • 15 of 15 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    AllySB

    5 Stars 4 x 4 sporting fun 15/08/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages nice and high and robust enough for the kids

    Disadvantages Disadvantages spare tyre position

    The Kia Sportage - well I'm on my second one, so that says it all really. I owned one and loved it but for personal reasons sold it on and bought a saloon. Within a year I had replaced the saloon with another Sportage (I missed it so much). They are great. So, on and off I've driven a Sportage for around 5 years now. It's robust enough to take a number of kids on the school run as well as half the hockey team (and all the kit) to our matches. It doesn't get treated very well but always comes back for more. It seems to like it rough! As to my driving, I think that is a bit rough as well ... more
  • 0 of 0 Ciao users found the following review helpful
    5 Stars Quick review of KIA Sportage 2.0 by Country-Boy 27/04/2007
    I purchased a Kia Sportage XS TDI, last November. This is the most impressive car I have ever owned in terms of what you get for your money, since November I have driven 15,000 miles in real comfort, heated leather seats, quiet - even at high speeds, it almosts whispers at around 75/80 (Shhhhh). Off road - NO PROBLEM!!, with better off road tyres it would be even better, it is a real looker in bright blue and friends with other 4x4's are now re-thinking the next purchase, I have towed with it, followed big 4x4's down tracks that I didnt ... more
  • 5 of 5 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    eggman2

    5 Stars 100,000 miles in a Kia Sportage 13/09/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Good Turning Circle, economy, reliability

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Low torque engine, short weelbase gives choppy ride

    My Sportage has just clocked over 100,000 miles and in that time it has gone all over Great Britain, across France, over the mountains and into Spain mostly hauling my 5 berth caravan (an Abbey Alliance). During that time, apart from the usual oil, plugs and filter all that it has needed was a cam belt (replaced at 70K), tyres and exhaust, not bad for a cheap 4x4. It has been used in all weathers and has towed the caravan through muddy conditions that saw a Land Rover Discovery get stuck (I had to tow him out!). Snow is no problem, floods, mud, gravel, steep hills, rivers, nothing has stopped ... more
  • 5 of 5 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    GeliTifa

    4 Stars Cool designed car. Solid and compact 14/11/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Love the exterior which different design compared to normal bullets

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Smaller interior than expected compared to the outside

    Overall its a very good car... Considering owning it for 7 years since Feb 2000... A silver metalic colored, 2CC, 4DW automatic with extra manual gear (which I\'ve never use before as it has sufficient power for normal driving and also for highway, didn\'t really need it even when I was going up the slope too), fabric seats. Love the exterior most with its cool design. Like the more squarish shape which gives attitute to both the car and the driver. Don\'t really like the uniformality of most cars these days which has the bullet look or the roundish shape... Very suitable for people like me ... more
  • 18 of 19 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    JimPotter

    5 Stars The Sportage hits the Sand 30/04/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Affordable fun 4x4 action

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Splitting wheel hubs

    The Kia Sportage, well what can I say ? This vehicle has the grunt of a Range Rover but at a very affordable price! I have had this vehicle for 18 months and put it through all sorts of terrains, Sea, Rivers, Sand , Mud and normal Condtions. The Sportage handled all situations with guts and ease. Being a sports boat owner I use my Kia to tow the boat taking it from county to county, country to country and again in all situation the Kia pulls as if there is nothing there. The Kia's petrol consumption is good in all environments whether round town, or long distance, the Kia always gives you 265 ... more
  • 8 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Shaksper

    5 Stars Great...except when I groan 22/03/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Highly competitive on price.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Low power.

    Newly arrived in Colombia a 1st priority was to find a SUV that suited the terrain and my pocket. Should it be a locally manufactured "look-a like" (cheaper, but would it work?) or an imported authentic (ouch, the price!). My most recent references, a Mitsubishi Pajero, a Cherokee Jeep and a Chevrolet Grand Vitara had all provided me with mixed periods of joy and anguish. My choice finally came down to the Kia Sportage or a Toyota Suma, both at about the same price of $ 22,000 (2003 model). Further enquiries decided me on the Kia which suffered relatively few car thefts in comparison with "top ... more
  • 5 of 5 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    lyndon

    3 Stars Kia 23/07/2000
    User recommends the product
    I had one of these while I was on holiday in Florida. It was a great little 4x4 you sit high up in the seats so you can see over the traffic. The cruise control function (you tell it the speed you want to go and it'll stay at that speed until you break) was a great advantage on America as most of the roads are straight but it probably won't be as much use in England as most of the roads are curvy. The air conditioning is also an advantage on those hot summer days, the boot is relatively small but I still managed to get 4 suitcases in it though. ... more
  • 27 of 33 Ciao users found the following review helpful
    5 Stars Quick review of KIA Sportage 2.0 by Josie-lynn 07/02/2008
    I have had this 2.0 diesel sportage for nearly a year and love it. I love all the gagets inside, like the place to put sunglasses, bag hooks, 8 cup holders, under seat storage in the passenger seat and the seat warmers on the cold winter mornings!. All the little things that help you, especially with kids and the dog. It drives great. Its reliable. I do alot of mileage including motorway, long distance and country roads and it handles well. There is enough room for the family including two kids and a large dog. There should be more on the ... more
  • 13 of 17 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    bubbles57

    5 Stars Dog owners 16/03/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages If you are a pet owners(dogs) the large boot area is ideal for transporting your pet.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Bit heavy on petrol when just running on short trips. Motorway petrol usage excellent.

    Looking for a vehicle that suits all your needs? If you are a dog owner like myself then you will appreciate the Kia Sportage. Plenty of room for you and your human passengers but more importantly plenty of rear space for your dog(s). My dog used to suffer from travel sickness (quite distressing for dog and owner) when I had a saloon vehicle. However, since acquiring a second hand Kia Sportage, with it's higher road clearance (less noise) and great handling (less throwing about) my dog has enjoyed our trips out especially long distance driving. There is room to have a pet carrier or like me ... more
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