Episode 372 - Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi SX AWD

Date of broadcast: 02 November 2016

Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1995 cc, turbo diesel
Power: 130 kW @ 4 000 rpm
Torque: 400 Nm @ 1 800 - 2 500 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 72,46 kW/ton
Gearbox: Six-speed automatic, AWD
Wheels/tyres: 19-inch alloy, 245/45 R19 tyres

0-100 km/h: 9,5 sec
Top speed: 201 km/h
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres
Fuel consumption (claimed): 6,8 litres /100 km
Operating range (claimed): 912 km
CO2 emissions: 178 g/km

Pros: Well specced and comfortable. Sure footed handling.
Cons: Button-heavy interior.

Retail price: R567 995
Price as tested: R580 495

Prices correct on date of broadcast.

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Dull and boring interior together with ludicrous pricing...this is a complete miss. That central colour screen looks cheap and small with low resolution. This car is no where near R570, 000 good. Kia and Hyundai have become greedy. Their cars no longer represent good value and their cars are still not at a level to be charging such prices. Even a Tiguan is cheaper! I can not conceive the mind of a person who would buy this especially the top spec R600, 000 model. For a little more one can get a GLC or an X3 or a Q5. Who in their right mind says..."No, I won't have those, I'll take the Kia". This is absolutely ridiculous of Kia and they have some nerve selling it at those prices. They may as well spit in the faces of all the consumers buying this who don't know any better. This is why I am completely put off the Hyundai and Kia brand. For their prices, their cars are just sub par and that is unacceptable. I will not support these greedy brands and will never even consider one of their products.