Wow, that's a good break down for the cost and maintenance fees! That's the information I am looking for!

Well, it's better to be safe than sorry. Don't wanna buy a car then ended up can't afford to repair just in case it broke down right

Initially was thinking CR-V because it's the most tech loaded SUV for now but it's ugly in my opinion

Plus I did some comparison, I think Kia Sportage is not missing much except the infotainment system is not as good as Honda but I can live with that

The diesel model of Kia Sportage is kinda out of my budget How's the petrol version performance? Easy to hit 140-160 on highway?

This post has been edited by Duckies: Apr 4 2018, 06:59 AM

Well, it's no surprise that people still have bad perceptions for Korean cars. Their SC is really bad, even the official ones from Naza. Only a few from Naza is actually reputable.

As for the car, I suggest you go for test drive then only try to find good deals online. All those in KL/Selangor can't give a good deal because they are mostly under Naza umbrella. The one not operated under Naza are the ones where you get better deals. You get additional discount and even 3 years free service. Additionally, some authorised sc are friendly and even help you install official kit that you bought from ebay like auto cruise module for Rio.

How's the SC in KL? Why do you say their SC is bad? Can you share some stories?

Was looking into this GT Petrol model from Ipoh branch.

Having own a Sportage GT Awd since 2011, I can say that the maintenance cost is almost comparable to Japs cars. The periodic servicing cost is about the same of my missus 2014 CRV Awd.
Minor servicing at SC cost me between 2 to 3 hundreds, while wear and tear/consumable parts like brake pads, wipers, etc, can be replaced or installed cheaper at outside workshop.
I believed for new models, Naza also gives 3 years free servicing, incl parts and labours, so ownership should be comparable to Japs cars.

Previously I tried walk in to their branch in kota damansara to enquire about something. The receptionist told me they only had junior technicians. Told me to go to Red Cube PJ.

Personally I really prefer the authorised sc in Kota Kemuning named JD Auto.

Thanks! That's the information I am looking for! How's the car performance and pickup?

Any bad stories on the service so far?

Actually, no... You do miss a lot from a Honda Sensing equivalent. The ones I'm interested the most is the LKA and Active Cruise. But yeah... The new CR-V is, at best, not as good looking as the old ones. The back is hideous, and what's up with the very tiny turn signal?!

My wife used to send her Rio X at Falim SC. She said its OK even though the place is quite run down and most of the technicians are new and inexperienced. I mean, I have to godek godek the HU myself to get the Mirrorlink to work, because they said there are no such thing (it's in your brochure for God's sake!). On the flip side, easy to get appointments la...

From what I gather, the best northern SC is still Georgetown branch

YES!! The back is hideous! I prefer the old CR-V design

My hometown is in Ipoh but I am in KL most of the time. So if I were to go to a SC, it would be in KL

Performance wise, the NA 2.0l engine is not the best pair for a mid-size SUV with AWD.
It will struggle for hill accent or overtaking, and the fuel consumption is very bad especially if you are stuck in traffic jam.
For 2011-2016 AWD model, many users including myself only gotten about 300-350 km range on full tank of 55l for city driving.

I'm driving a 2018 Mazda CX-5 2.2D Fwd now and on almost the same full tank, I'm getting about 650-700 km
I've considered the 2018 Sportage 2.0l Diesel but I opted for the CX-5 due to the look and driving dynamic

As for KV SC, try NSS Glenmarie or KIA Setapak.

Your AWD Petrol or Diesel model? The Mazda CX-5 was on diesel but the old Kia Sportage is on Petrol?

Also the specs I am looking at should be GT 2WD only Not sure if it'll fare better against the Petrol AWD

This post has been edited by Duckies: Apr 4 2018, 02:13 PM

Interesting...since we have owners with CX5 Diesel and Sportage Diesel as well, could both of you share your consumption mileage (km/L or L/100km) Thanks.

As for my Sorento, City driving I'm getting around 9km/L as an average; with 40km/h driving speed

For Highway, I havent really had a change to record, although had done many trips to Ipoh and Kulim, just that due to the trip circumstances, I had to stop in between for town driving within the trip....so no pure highway records, but guess should be getting around 12-13km/L

This post has been edited by VeeJay: Apr 4 2018, 02:10 PM

Ahh...diesel as well. I wonder how many km/L for petrol specs

If that's the case then should be still acceptable. Cause the previous bro was saying this


That's like 50% lesser man!

This post has been edited by Duckies: Apr 4 2018, 02:41 PM

Thats good. And ya, mine is AWD as well (gasoline). Thought of diesel, but the diesel quality out of klang valley is questionable hence discouraged about it

waiting for widget to provide his mileage


maybe the gas tank is different in size? km/L or L/100km should provide better comparison.

This post has been edited by VeeJay: Apr 4 2018, 03:58 PM

I was expecting to be around 10 to 12 km/L for city drive That's for 2WD though. Do you think it's somewhere there?

On sportage cant you deactivate the AWD?

Encountered few times before on my CX-5 2.2D FWD.
But mainly when exiting from minor junction to main road.

My fuel consumption for mix driving is 15km/L.
On highway following speed limit with RPM around 2k, getting about 18km/L
For city driving, stuck at traffic jam, about 12-13km/L.
Mind you, my engine is not seasoned yet as only clocked 4k km on the odometer.

The full tanks on my CX-5 and 2011 Kia Sportage are 55/56l
I'm not sure what are the changes made to the new 2.0NA engine on the new Sportage.
But IIRC, the Nu engine on the facelifted 2013 model is more economical

Loving what I read so far in this tered... great info guys.
I always wanted to have a SUV for my next vehicle... maybe in another 5-6 years hopefully

The new ones? It'd better be. My 2014 K3 road noise is unbelievable. Even after changing to "quieter" tyre.

This post has been edited by shondown: Apr 4 2018, 08:42 PM

,mine is 2013 Sorento...the insulation, internal build and stability is great...no complaints...my only complaint is the info panel doesnt come with multiple mileage measurement, although the odometer meter is dual.

wow city driving is really awesome....did you note what was the average speed for city driving on your CX5?