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Kia Sportage SL (2010-2015) (page 5 of 5)
Platinum, SLi, Si, Si Premium
YD.Melbourne
- 5 reviews
Just wow!
This is my first SUV and I went mad reading about SUV's priced under $40k. I checked out videos, read professional and amateur reviews about almost every brand. I test drove VW Tiguan, Mitsubishi ASX, BMW X1, Nissan Dualis, Mazda CX 5 and Kia Sportage.
I chose Kia Sportage MY12 Platinum Petrol, Signal red colour for the below reasons:
Looks - hands down winner when compared to any of the above SUVs or other SUVs under $40k category.
Features - The platinum range has most of the features. Please check Kia website for more details.
Power - 2.4l Petrol engine is a bliss to drive
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6 comments
What price, would be a good drive away price? I see that 37500.00 for the top of the range, including tinted windows, floor mats, full tank of petrol and road side assist for 5 years is ok.
I bought my Kia Sportage Platinum in 2010- first gen. Now I have several issues with it from squeaky upholstery on the passenger side door to its warning indicator for the gear box. The local dealer... Read more
is still trying to find the problem and holding my car indefinitely. So I don't have a car to drive to work. To think that this problem is a manufacturing issue, they don't give you much consolation at all for the inconvenience, not even a car to drive so I can go to work. I'm just an ordinary worker and my car equates to income. I can't afford to rent a car. The local dealer said they haven't got a spare car for me to drive. Period. I'm like feeling really disappointed in fact I'm beginning to regret buying KIA when I could have bought Subaru or Toyota or Honda range because their after sales service just excellent. I'm stock without a car for who knows how long ( they said they'll order parts from overseas...the other person said they don't know what's wrong with it). I don't know whom to ask for help now. Does anyone know? Any idea? Thanks. I'm just frustrated.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
bofbergAU
- Sportage SL (2010-2015)
- Selected Review
This car is a REAL surprise.
I have had the car (Diesel Premium) now for 5 weeks, it has 5500k on the clock. Originally getting 7.6l/100k's now down to 6.8, mostly highway driving, it seems to depend a little on the brand of diesel you get, it has tonnes of torque. It drives so much better than the Honda CRV we are replacing. I got the 17" wheels from the lower models rather than the std 18" because the replacement tyres are really expensive and the refer the look of the 17s and the more compliant ride.
If you are looking at this type of car it does exceed the current c...Read more
rop Japanese models. Friends that have been in the car are really surprised at how good it is. I highly recommend this car. Everything so far. The power, comfort and ease of use is great, its nice and quite on the highway. It has great range 700k+ in a tank. Handles really well. The wife doesn't like driving it (badge snob) which is fine with me as it is now my car. The service quotes are reasonable. Mazda dealers refused to give me any quotes! I really like the reversing camera vision on the rear vision mirror. So much of the car design feels like it was totally integrated, so consistent. The options, towbar, roof racks, cargo pod, floor mats etc were all reasonable priced. Also the dealer attitude was great at Great Western Kia in Sydney. On the test drive, here's the keys see you in an hour. At Mazda, you get to drive around the block with them in it, I think I was allowed to do a 2 km loop. If you are looking at getting a diesel in general a word of warning. Some brands use a small filler pipe to the tank so you can't use all the diesel pumps, there are large and small nozzles at the bowsers. This KIA is doesn't suffer from this design issue. Apart from no Sat Nav option, to find cons so far I need to seriously nit pick. Lets see. The steering feels a little vague on centre on the highway. The window sills are high, can be a vision issue for small kids. When using the manual gears change on the auto there is limited tactile feed back. The rear seats don't have variable recline and don't slide. But none of that really affects me. I wish the panoramic roof was an option though, not that useful in the Australian summer. Wish it had a place to put your coins, out of view.2 comments
replaced my 2007 cerato with the 2012 sportage platinum diesel. considered mazda cx7, toyota rav4, hyundai ix35, holden captiva5,mitsubishi asx, nisan dualis. the sportage styling impressed me immedia... Read more
tely and the fact it won 4wd of the yr for 2010-11. months of internet research convinced me i should order the sportage. ordered august 2011, delivered jan 2012, just as well i wasnt in a real hurry to get it.vechile looks stunning in white. the led daytime running lighs give a touch of class no other small/medium suv has. 2litre turbo diesel has a little clatter but not excessive, 6 speed auto is very smooth unless foot is planted suddenly. dual zone air conditing is icey cold but increases fuel consumption considerably. front passengers seat shouls be height adjustable, electric and cooled like the drivers seat.unfortunately glove box isnt lockable but the cooling option for drinks is handy and convenient.inbiult gps woukd be nice but not avaliable, pity as this would made almost an ideal vechile. sunroofs are nice but rarely used in SA summers.Just an update, my Kia Sportage was written off in an accident in Sept 2012. I was sandwiched between two other cars. Fortuneately a police officer saw the accident. The car that hit me was written of... Read more
f and undriveable, this forced me into another car. After the impact only 1 of the 5 doors would close properly, though the chassis was reasonably ok it allowed me to drive 60km home without any noticeably change in the way the car drove, with the exception of a lot of wind noise because of the partially open doors. My only injury was a slightly sore right shoulder, from hanging onto the steering wheel, this cleared up in 2-3 days. My replacement car is the same (gotta love new for old insurance). At christmas drove from western Sydney to Brisbane on one tank!! 6.4L/100k, a full car (4 people and boot full), 4 stops, air con on all the way.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
kia convertSouth Australia, 5554
- 13 reviews
- 2 likes
Best little Runabout I have ever Owned
Plenty of positives. The best looking medium SUV on the market. Plenty of safety features for the price. Quality is equal to or betters the higher priced Japanese models. Alloys look stunning although tires will be expensive to replace. Air conditioning increases fuel consumption drastically. Smooth automatic which can't be felt shifting unless under heavy acceleration. Front passenger seat needs to be cooled and electrically operated like the drivers seat. Sunroof wont be used much in Australian summers. Would like to see the towing capacity i...Read more
ncreased especially with the torque available with the diesel motor. Fantastic car - so far the best I have owned. Styling, led lights (platinum), safety features, bluetooth, 6 speed auto, cooled and heated drivers electric seat Waiting period for delivery, bonnet opening because of an ill fitting headlight protector. Vision out of the back window. Front passenger seat needs cooling and electric. No GPS option.4 comments
Update on this vehicle - had problems with reversing sensors not turning off when towing. As company I bought the car from gave up Kia dealership and the nearest dealer is approx. 450km drive away war... Read more
ranty became a problem. Took 6 months to diagnose and fix problem. Also lots of call to Kia with promises of return calls which rarely eventuated. At least 5 full day trips to the dealership where car was purchased to fix problem (fixed on final trip thankfully). Had to pay for parts which did not fix the problem. Hoping for new Kia dealership to open soon. Still love the car but word of warning: "Be Careful with Warranty". Hoping my problems are an isolated incident as I am unimpressed with Kia Australia's lax attitude regarding Warranty. Trouble is new Kia cars have few problems nowadays and Kia sometimes appear unwilling to help when there is a problem.Reversing sensor problem solved - fault in the wiring. Still an air con leak 12 months after purchase - 5 times to dealership I bought it from Now not a Kia dealer. Have to wait for new Kia dealer to ... Read more
open here, been told dash has to be pulled apart to fix leak. 4 days work possibly no replacement car during this time. I still love the car but Kia customer service is appalling and am beginning to think next time buy the Hyundai equivalent even if the ix35 doesn't look as good or drive quite as nicely.1 year on and air conditioner leak still not solved. New Kia dealer has opened in Port Lincoln now and hopefully they can solve the problem. Am not happy with the way Kia has handled this problem. The... Read more
fact that they do not contact you when they say they will. This should have been fixed long ago and now they kept asking if the vehicle had been in an accident (it hadn't). Earlier I had even suggested the car go to a Hyundai dealer (it's virtually the same as ix35), but why wasn't this acted on.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Neil16164CANBERRA
Worth waiting for.
My 2012 Platinum Sportage 2.0 Diesel automatic finally arrived on June 21 and it was worth the wait, I am glad I chose the Techno Orange colour even though all my friends and family assumed I would get white. This is my second Sportage, originally a 1997 model, still running and survived 2 teenage sons. I also had a 2005 Sorento. Driving the vehicle is a breeze once you get used to all the gadgets, I like the keyless entry and have got used to the proximity key and the start/stop button, the automatic is very smooth, you can hardly feel it u...Read more
nless you put your foot down then the turbo diesel springs to life, first time I did it the gear in the back cargo area slid up to the rear hatch. Cruise control, Bluetooth, radio controls are easy to access and use, Bluetooth occasionally fails to connect but I just turn it off on my Nokia C5 and then back on again and all is fine. I am very happy with the new Sportage and can recommend it to anyone. I was happy that I had checked out every review on YouTube and on the internet as I had a better understanding of the new Sportage and its capabilities. I liked that almost every extra that I had wanted was included, especially the SatNav. You can't help but be impressed when you sit in the leather seats, I have now clocked up 1700 Km across all sorts of roads and tracks and am very impressed with its handling ability, I couldn't fault its handling in heavy rain it just hung on to every corner, the auto wipers and headlights make driving even easier, I am amazed how good the Daytime Running Lights (LED) are, very effective. Check out the alloy nudge bar before you buy, the tubing stops short under the bumper and doesnt attach to the chassis, it is really just a driving light bracket, albeit an expensive one, the steps that were fitted to mine seem to collect all the dirt thrown up by the wheels, some 'ends' on the steps would be nice to stop this from happening.4 comments
Now had it for a couple of months and clocked up 2500 Kms. No problems found, the car is still a pleasure to drive. The Australian Platinum model doesnt have the electric folding mirrors and even mo... Read more
re disappointing was the fact that it doesnt have LED tail lights/brake lights which I thought the specs said it had :-(I am waiting for delivery of 2013 Platinum diesel. It comes with electric folding mirror. Don't know about LEDs. I decided to buy Sportage after reading all reviews here. Thanks guys.
Don't be enticed by the paint protection. They charge approx. $2000. Read some reviews about it. It doesn't last long. Not worth what you pay. I decided to do Pomponazzi glass coating DIY. It's South ... Read more
Korean invention. Can't believe its effect and durability.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Luke292AU
Style, performance and value
After test driving (almost) every comparable sized SUV on the market we concluded that no other vehicle offered the same drive, features and value as our Platinum diesel Sportage. It is a great, fun drive. Our first diesel, love the punchier acceleration and the many features. We are in Northern Queensland so the cooled drivers seat is a luxurious bonus. My daughter and wife love the panoramic moon roof.
It was not a decision entered into quickly. We tried to weigh cost, features, safety, economy, interior space, reliability and drive as our s...Read more
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gary35melbourne
Lovely USV
I have it for a month, this SUV is true excellence performs and value. My Sportage is 2.0 Platinum Diesel automatic and fully listed features. I'm learning of those feature one after one. My first 1500km service is in next week. That is a little adjust of my rain-wipe, other than that it's perfect. Highly recommend to everyone.
Standout styling, excellent performance and value.
Brake is a bit too sensitive.
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mackoAU
- 3 reviews
- 4 likes
Great runabout
We bought a Platinum. Parking very easy with camera and reversing sensors, diesel power and 6 speed auto outstanding, leather seats to firm, but heating and cooling systems are a good idea. Smart key is very handy when hands are full. Steering can be vague when straight driving, leg room in back seat ok, sunroofs should be optional (QLD summer), dual zone A/C another great feature. Rang Kia about 3 items. no1 where is the external amplifier which is part of the in-car entertainment system. Their reply: "we think it's in the roof lining and it i...Read more
sn't adjustable" (I think external means you should be able to see it). no2 where is the switch for the heated electric mirrors: "turn on rear demister" they said. no3 has vehicle got auto adjusting headlights: "not sure, lift the bonnet and have a look". Despite a couple whinges I still rate this vehicle 5/5 and Kia have bagged a winner here. Nearly everything No power seat passenger,satnav,5 comments
Were they able to do something about the bulge in the firewall that hits your left leg to the point you are not able to use the foot rest. They told me I would get used to it, and expected that to be... Read more
a sufficient answer, and as they said, the car was cheap. Lucky you didn't buy the Mazda if the was a diesel because it would be sitting at the Dealership for now, although Mazda was dragged kicking and screaming before they would admit the problem was a desigh fault.After nearly 3 yrs of ownership,I have noticed the rear springs have sagged about 25 mm.This is unusual due to nil towing and most of the time there is only 2 people using it.
Took it back to kia, explained problem with springs. rang me the next day to say that one shock was down by 10mm and they would replace it under warranty.I told them one faulty shock wouldn't make spr... Read more
ings sag, but they claim they didn't find any other problems.To cut a long story short Spring sag is a problem with kia sportage in a lot of countries and kia australia are towing the headquarters line by acting dumb when this topic is bought up. So all i can say is if they can't fix this little piddly problem with a recall, i will assume that there new 7 YEAR WARRANTY IS A LOAD OF B/S.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
dpsepAU
So happy I made the right decision
I needed to buy a bigger car and the 2011 Kia Sportage is so great for a family. It is spacious, great on fuel, and everything a modern car should have. Runs so smooth and has won awards for its safety.
the look,body,and safety.
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Questions & Answers
Anubhav chaudharyasked
I have a deal to buy kia 2012 platinum diesel 4wd for $15000 with 100000km on odometer. I am in a doubt whether I should buy this car or not as its Going to be 8 years old. Dealer is giving me extra 100000km warranty for extra $1200. Can anyone guide me is this a good deal to go for? Or i should buy a newer sportage?
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Check out car sales.com for comparative prices. It's done less than 13k per year so it's probably been well looked after and obviously not done much time on the road in 8 years. Price seems fine but low km is not always good for diesel particulate filters. If you buy it, fill it up with premium diesel and take it for a good highway run to clean it out. It's a kia, so mostly reliable.
Does it have a tow bar? Has it towed caravans? That can cause extra wear and tear on the rear suspension.
Mustaqasked
I bought my 2011 Kia Sportage platinum diesel turbo 2.0 L from auction. Driving for last 3 years with NO real issues. Recently it went very sluggish in lower gears no pick up etc. Engine light came up.
Diagnosed P0404 and suggested by NRMA that the Throttle body and EGR VALVE IS CLOGGED.
Throttle body and Turbine pump+ Mass Airflow sensor all were found very dirty nearly clogged. Cleaned with recommended cleaner sprays for each area now nearly new.
Started using BP Ultimate diesel has lowest sulphur recommended. Added diesel fuel additive to tank and replaced fuel filter.
After all that improvement noticed but not 100 % yet.
Engine light comes back after reset.
I am told EGR VALVE NEEDS proper cleaning. Could not do it with my mechanic he feels is bit too complicated to take it out for cleaning.
Any one can suggest how to clean my egr valve without opening/ dismantling from engine?? Mustaq nsw
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Far too complicated for me to answer, sorry. I bought my car new. Good luck, someone else may be able to help you. Maybe write direct to Kia?
Talk to the Kia people online, an see what they say, I don,t fully trust the N.R.M.A, at times, not fully happy with there mechanics, If Kia makes it then they should know about it, only a thought!!
Too much city/suburb driving is NOT good for diesels. Its not what their meant for! Common problem with all c ity/surburb diesel cars. Should have got the petrol version.
Nicci Steve H.asked
Changed battery and now the engine lite has come on .
Need assist to remove or will it disappear on its own please
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did u change it properly, like the manual says?Or did you do it the way most people change a battery, like in the past ?It matters You have to follow the earthing instructions exactly and did you get a battery that Kia advises, not a shop, It matters The shops will tell you its the right battery when its not at all ..
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have had my my12 platinum 8+ months now.Air conditioner developed a leak. rear slider on sunroof needs tightening, reversing chime for sensors does not turn off when reversing (towing) but otherwise h... Read more
appy with it. Dealer where i bought is no longer a Kia dealer possibly doe to kias inability to supply enough cars and not keeping dealers informed..