PaulThe Mallee, VIC
- 41 reviews
- 4 likes
The BEST Car I have ever purchased so far .........
I have had this New Kia Sportage Platinum 2016 for about two months now. I have had a couple of long trips away and found this vehicle to be exceptional!! Kia have really turned the corner with this vehicle they have produced. I have the Fiery Red colour and the 2.0 litre Turbo Diesel. I really can't fault this vehicle so far. Build quality both inside and out is exceptional. I love a clean and well set out dash and interior - and the Kia does not disappoint!! Easy to drive - holds the road really well - great on diesel fuel - and fun to drive....Read more
If I had to be picky - and I find this difficult to do with this Kia - the only down sides are no adaptive cruise and even with my seat fully adjusted back and down - my hair still touches the roof - and I am only just over 6 feet tall. There also doesn't seem to be a Kia Club (As there was with my previous vehicle a Hyundai) but I am sure this will happen eventually. This was meant to be my retirement car - planning to retire in the next 2 years - but I am not so sure. If Kia keep producing these types of vehicles I may change my mind. The reviews of this particular vehicle with diesel are also very promising.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
MoamamikeMoama
- 12 reviews
- 2 likes
Brilliant for family
The just superseded model (up to 2015) is a brilliantly engineered SUV with all the required safety features that were available when built (no self parking, but if you need this you shouldn'thave a licence). This superseded model is better looking than the new model (which looks like a cane toad with its eye perched on the bonnet). Has very comfortable seating, good drive ability, handles well, and great warranty although have not had to use it.
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malcSydney, NSW
- 8 reviews
- 3 likes
Initial Review - excellent
Traded in the 5 year old diesel Kia Sorento for a diesel Sportage as I wanted a smaller SUV with similar power, comfort and some extra gadgets (sat nav) to the Sorento. Its only done 1500 km but it has been excellent. Getting great fuel economy (6 litres/100km, 16 km/litre ) on the Freeway which is better economy than I got in the Sorento. Getting 12 km/litre around the city. Seems to have plenty of power, is quieter than the Sorento, very comfortable and all my golf gear fits in the boot. Styling could be better but this is a personal thi...Read more
ng. Plenty of cabin space, good air con, although no CD player (solved with a $90 purchase of a portable CD player with attachments from Jaycar so CDs can be played through the car's sound system). The Sorento was trouble free and expect the Sportage to be likewise (its got a 7 year warranty). November 6th 2017 Update: After 1 Year Excellent car having just completed its first year. Performance, fuel economy and comfort were the highlights. Noise level was not excessive and its been easy to drive. Nothing to dislike, although lack of a CD meant it was necessary to purchase a CD player that plugs into the dash. Fuel economy no worse than 9 litres per 100 km, best 5.7 litres per 100 km, average 7.5 litres per 100 km over 12500 km. No faults detected so reliability was excellent.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Kev HSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 29 reviews
- 1 like
- Sportage QL Platinum AWD, 2.0L Diesel, Automatic (2015-2016)
- Verified purchase
Lots of toys!
Having owned the previous model Sportage Si diesel, I had no hesitation in buying the new QL Sportage. This time I decided to go for the Platinum diesel model, which comes with lots of 'bells & whistles'. About the only feature that I miss is 'Adaptive Cruise Control' which would automatically match the car's speed when catching up to a slower car on the highway, with cruise control on. Other than that, the latest Sportage QL has just about all of the latest features. The first thing that I disabled is the 'Lane Departure Warning' which warns y...Read more
ou whenever it thinks that you are drifting out of your lane, way too sensitive & annoying. Really like the 'Blind Spot & Rear cross traffic Alerts', which have helped me avoid a few possible accidents. The rear camera & front & rear obstacle sensors are great in tight parking spots. Heated & cooled seats are fabulous & will make it much more comfortable when getting into a hot or cold car (the seat heaters have been a godsend over winter). The panoramic sunroof makes the car seem more airy & spacious & always gets positive comments from passengers. Bi xenon headlights are literally brilliant & really light up the road ahead & are the best headlights that I have experienced on any car. The new model is more economical than my previous model which would get about 7.0 lt/100 km on the highway (average 7.5 lt/100 km), where the new one gets down to 6.0 lt/100 km (Average 6.9 lt/100 km). The new engine doesn't feel quite as responsive to throttle changes, as the old one, but maybe this will improve as I put more kilometers on it (about 4,000 km so far). Ride comfort is not as good as the old model as the new model rides on 19" wheels vs 17" wheels on my old model. It is a little firmer, though not harsh, but I am happy to accept this in exchange for much better road holding & handling. Bear in mind that the Platinum version has 'sports suspension' & bigger wheels than the lower models, so the lower models should give a cushier ride. No reliability problems so far & my previous experience would lead me to expect none. So I am very happy with my new Sportage QL & would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
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lozzamvictoria, 3106
- 5 reviews
- Sportage QL Platinum AWD, 2.0L Diesel, Automatic (2015-2016)
- Verified purchase
Great car
Have just traded our 2013 Kuga Titanium Diesel on a new Kia Sportage Platinium Diesel I was particularly impressed with the finish on the Kia and was heavily swayed by the 7 year warranty, the car is really quiet, comfortable, well appointed and the selling Dealer Kia Blackburn couldn't have been more helpful the car feels so solid on the road and the fact that the suspension has been tuned for Australian conditions shows through. We also looked at Mazda CX-5 ( can't believe the top spec model didn't have rear air vents )and the Hyundai Tucson ...Read more
Highlander which is basically the Kia with a different body but not quite the same extras and lesser warranty The car is getting 7.2 l/100km around town which I find excellent and with previous diesels I am sure once we pass 11,000km the economy will improve even more. I love the space inside and all the extras in the Platinium are just fantastic. The torque of the engine while contributing to the economy also makes overpassing and climbing hills childs play. I would encourage anyone in the market for this size SUV to look pass badge snobbery and do yourself a favor and go and test drive a Kia like me you will be pleasantly surprisedSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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