Bro, do you have the GT Petrol?

Wa 2000cc also slow meh?

4WD is heavy. High FC too. 2WD variant faster and lighter.

But not until flip at corner gua. U pecut 200kmph ke

If wanna speed then will choose Honda Civic liao.

[quote=Duckies,Apr 3 2018, 03:27 PM]
Bro, do you have the GT Petrol?


GT petrol currently not in stock . Petrol Mid spec got and the GT diesel .

2013 Sportage AWD can whack up to 160kph. That’s it. No further.

Got so noob or not? City also can whack up to there. Heck even my Myvi also can do that. You got lemon unit ke?

First, it is a heavy car. The 2000cc is underpowered. Rims at 18 inches too big. If downgrade maybe can do 200kph. There is a 2000cc turbo sold in Korea and US. This one is just perfect.

Wa like that HR-V with just 1800cc or CRV with 2000cc mampus jor?

These 2 came with smaller rims. Both using Civic engines and better gearbox. Sportage gearbox very slow at changing gears.

Hmm...I really need to test drive and see see

If u can afford it, opt for the diesel turbo model. Plenty of power to challenge Hilux and Triton.

Don't really need the Diesel power cause I am just a casual driver. Once a month drive highway balik kampung

As many has suggested, there aint much difference unlike the market perception.

I would suggest take two models of the same segment like campry vs optima; in your case sportage vs toyota/honda and ask for couple of parts price to compare...(you could use parts such as alternator, compressor, absorber, tie-rod, etc)

You can start with some part sellers here in LYN itself, or could check with spare part shop as well.

This is a must do prior to narrowing down to a specific brand, do go for a test drive and get a feel.


BTW, your earlier statement generalizing Peugeot, vw, and ford as problematic car is not fair; sinilar to many been making to hyundai/kia models. Ya specific models do have issues but not all the models la

This post has been edited by VeeJay: Apr 3 2018, 04:27 PM

I've heard too many bad cases from forumers, /k, friends and even relatives so forgive me to have such perception. They might have models that are good but I will still not go for it

As I said. Sportage has 2 variants. I owned both the Kia Sportage AWD 2013 and Peugeot 3008 2012 so I know how to push both to the limits. Been doing so for years.

Chassis wise, the 3008 is superb. Less cabin noise than Sportage. Gear shift also faster. Only issue being 2WD is the rear tends to fishtail at corners. Luckily traction control is there to correct it.

More and more of my friends are driving Korean cars.

Servicing a Kia/Hyundai at service actually cheaper than Honda.
Cerato
Oil filter rm19.10
Engine air filter rm60.90
Minor service labour rm70

Rio
Oil filter rm17.22
Engine air filter rm46.90
Minor service labour rm70

City
Oil filter rm31
engine air filter rm83.67
minor service labour rm120

Replacement part price such as bumper, lamp, side mirror also about the same if comparing same segment.

The only advantage of common Japanese car is buying part outside sc maybe can get cheaper price. But do you change bumper, side mirror, alternator every year ?

Now internet era can source part online like ebay even lazada also got sell korean part.

This post has been edited by Effy92: Apr 3 2018, 09:58 PM

While i wish to help clearing TS' doubt, on the other hand the selfish me wished that less people gets this rare gem which i own.

I've met a number of owners who are owning their 2nd or 3rd KIAs. If KIA is a "lousy" car, there will not be repeat owners.

Frankly i don't know about prices of those major replacement parts, bcoz i was nvr required to during the tenure of owning my 1st KIA which is still going strong. Why worry about spare parts when a KIA car only requires normal maintenance services in at least 5-7 years?

shhhhh!!!!

If you are most town driving, its even better with diesel. The torque is a lot higher, meaning easier to stop and go at the traffic light.

And yeah... the 2.0 liter engine is very not suitable for such a heavy SUV.

Honestly, if you are looking for the most tech-loaded SUV, the new CR-V is the best because of its Honda Sensing.
(It is a shame Naza did not bring the REAL fully loaded Sportage - it has all the tech as the Honda)