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#302263 11-Nov-2022 08:23

Anyone have a late model Kia Sportage ?

Any niggles ?

Looking at replacing the family wagon (2010 Mazda Premacy) with something newer next year, and the Sportage seems to fit the bill.....

Would mainly be used for daily duties such as dropping kids off, shopping, getting around Auckland and the occasional trip to Tauranga/Napier/Rotorua.

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#2994568 11-Nov-2022 08:31

I have a 2013 Kia Sportage, and my old man has a 2021 Sportage.

We both like them, both are the AWD diesel models. So far I have not had any issues with mine, owned it for just over a year.

Its not going to win any awards for speed but they both plug away nicely. Both cruise on the open road great, less body roll than I anticipated if you do drive the open road with a slightly heavy right foot.

Boot size is so far ok, and with the rear seats down you have a semi decent area to use.

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#2994574 11-Nov-2022 08:59

I've got a 2011 AWD Sportage, love it.

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#2994587 11-Nov-2022 09:52

Love our Kia Sportage EX (2019). The main reason bought this was we wanted to slide into our vehicle, not go down to enter and importantly not to climb up to get out. The Kia we just slide straight in and out, no struggling or pulling . Also the Kia has a very roomy feel all round and what we fit in it surprises us sometimes. The 2ltr is very responsive and all the other modern bells and whistles are just right. We had a Kia tow bar fitted mainly for our eBikes but the Kia also tows well.

All round a great vehicle. When we upgrade in a few years we will properly go for the smaller Kia version or hopefully an EV version.

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#2994595 11-Nov-2022 10:06

For not that much more money you could go towards an EV and also get a rebate.

For example, the BYD Atto 3: https://bydauto.co.nz/atto-3

I encourage you to go test drive some EV's as your use case will also be perfect for one.

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#2994610 11-Nov-2022 10:28

I'm not sure that diesel is a good idea nowadays. The better engine is diesel, when people comment saying car is good might be worth mentioning petrol or diesel

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#2994612 11-Nov-2022 10:29

michaelmurfy:

For not that much more money you could go towards an EV and also get a rebate.

For example, the BYD Atto 3: https://bydauto.co.nz/atto-3

I encourage you to go test drive some EV's as your use case will also be perfect for one.

I was a sworn petrol head. EV over my dead body kind of thing. But I completely agree. I have seen the light. Luckily I didn't get any diesels...

But 50 grand is too much money for most people, also you might still need a ICE to do the 1% of the time thing that an EV can't.

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#2994624 11-Nov-2022 10:54

There was a time when I lusted over the supercars of the world. Now I just think, they still make those dinosaurs ?

Anyway, maybe an MG4, if it turn up here soon(ish...)

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#2994655 11-Nov-2022 12:17

michaelmurfy:

For not that much more money you could go towards an EV and also get a rebate.

For example, the BYD Atto 3: https://bydauto.co.nz/atto-3

I encourage you to go test drive some EV's as your use case will also be perfect for one.

The MG ZS EV is also a similar option. When you consider the Clean Car Rebate/Fee (the entry level Sportage models incur a $1k fee on top of their price), the MG EV is cheaper to buy than the Sportage. It's also obviously far cheaper to fuel than the Sportage and will have a zippier feel to it

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#2994660 11-Nov-2022 12:28

Yeah I prefer petrol still, EV has its place etc, but not for me just yet.

Thanks for the feedback all, might tee up a test drive in the coming weeks and see what we think.

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#2994661 11-Nov-2022 12:29

I find it surprising that the likes of MG & BYD are being recommended. Would they not all be heaps of puss just waiting to break down in exciting new & expensive ways? I just can't see them being a sensible option, unless you want to constantly upgrade while they are still under warranty.

Sportage should be a good option. I love diesels & own a Sante Fe diesel at the moment, but would have to agree - buying a newer diesel is not sensible, especially anything with a DPF if it's primarily used around town. Hyundai/Kia seem to have a lot of trouble with petrol engines in the states, but you don't seem to hear about so many issues here. Not sure if they are made in the same location, or if they are even the same engines.

The Tucson is the same car as the Sportage - seems the Kia is often slightly cheaper. I reckon the Tucson before the current model is a pretty nice looking vehicle (for a SUV), more so than the Kia. Not sure what your budget is, but maybe something like this.

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#2994664 11-Nov-2022 12:33

wratterus:

I find it surprising that the likes of MG & BYD are being recommended. Would they not all be heaps of puss just waiting to break down in exciting new & expensive ways? I just can't see them being a sensible option, unless you want to constantly upgrade while they are still under warranty.

MG has a 7 year unlimited kilometres warranty (not just for the battery). The BYD has a 6 year/150k km warranty. These are substantial warranties for a new vehicle, most likely to overcome those assumptions.

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#2994669 11-Nov-2022 12:36

Obraik:

MG has a 7 year unlimited kilometres warranty (not just for the battery). The BYD has a 6 year/150k km warranty. These are substantial warranties for a new vehicle, most likely to overcome those assumptions.

Still means you have to buy either new or pretty new & replace often though or risk expensive repairs. Not everyone is in a position to do that.

I could well be wrong, time will tell no doubt.

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#2994672 11-Nov-2022 12:37

@wratterus not at all. Electric vehicles are simpler than an internal combustion car. The only real servicing you need to do is tyre rotations (and eventually replacing) as well as wiper fluid and wiper blades. Because you don’t really use the brakes (regen is used most of the time instead) the brake pads last way longer too.

There is also -heaps- of misinformation out there on electric vehicles. I honestly think if you’re considering buying a newer car then you should consider an EV. They’re great cars and you’ll never go back. You wake up each morning with a full charge and you’re not a slave to petrol pricing.

I understand some people may prefer petrol. That’s fine, but I really encourage anyone who is considering a new vehicle to drive some EV’s. There is a reason they’re popular, they’re nice to drive and with no yearly maintenance and no real ongoing costs they do indeed pay for themselves.

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#2994673 11-Nov-2022 12:37

wratterus:

Still means you have to buy either new or pretty new & replace often though or risk expensive repairs. Not everyone is in a position to do that.

I could well be wrong, time will tell no doubt.

When it's under warranty you're not paying for anything, other than consumables 😉

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#2994740 11-Nov-2022 15:04

michaelmurfy: @wratterus not at all. Electric vehicles are simpler than an internal combustion car. The only real servicing you need to do is tyre rotations (and eventually replacing) as well as wiper fluid and wiper blades. Because you don’t really use the brakes (regen is used most of the time instead) the brake pads last way longer too.

There is also -heaps- of misinformation out there on electric vehicles. I honestly think if you’re considering buying a newer car then you should consider an EV. They’re great cars and you’ll never go back. You wake up each morning with a full charge and you’re not a slave to petrol pricing.

I understand some people may prefer petrol. That’s fine, but I really encourage anyone who is considering a new vehicle to drive some EV’s. There is a reason they’re popular, they’re nice to drive and with no yearly maintenance and no real ongoing costs they do indeed pay for themselves.

Would agree. Just for entertainment check out a few of the EV's. I am a big petrol head; Monaro, SS Commodore and Landcruiser 200 in my drive way right now. Wife has got a Model 3 and it's my favorite car to drive by far and the one we use for road trips.

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