There doesn't appear to be a Sportage specific thread so thought I would open one up.
After nearly ten years of ownership, we've decided it's time to retire the Corsa 1.2 for something better and a bit different. Very much like the look of the Kia Sportage, budget is likely to be the 1.6 base model - that will still do us nicely. So before heading off down the dealer next week to start the ball rolling, just wanted to get a feel from any Sportage owners on here how they are in daily use? Will be doing a mix of town and longer distance driving, more of the latter in a couple of years when I (hopefully) retire. How are they for space and comfort compared to the Corsa? I'm assuming the boot/hatch area is more spacious, maybe not enough to get a couple of bikes in but less of a challenge bringing long or bulky items back from the DIY (or taking to the tip).
One of the appealing aspects of the Sportage is the 7 year warranty, 5 year service package for just under £600 and of course no MOT on a new car for four years. So in return for £19k OTR that's at least 4 years free of any exceptional costs. The only downside is I've read somewhere KIA garages and agents can sometimes be a PITA to deal with if things go wrong. Also if it did kick off big time in Korea, not sure where they would source the parts from... And I will miss the auto (Easytronic) box on the Corsa but the cheapest Sportage with an auto box is way up the mid range £25k price level so guess I will need to get used to changing gear again.
After nearly ten years of ownership, we've decided it's time to retire the Corsa 1.2 for something better and a bit different. Very much like the look of the Kia Sportage, budget is likely to be the 1.6 base model - that will still do us nicely. So before heading off down the dealer next week to start the ball rolling, just wanted to get a feel from any Sportage owners on here how they are in daily use? Will be doing a mix of town and longer distance driving, more of the latter in a couple of years when I (hopefully) retire. How are they for space and comfort compared to the Corsa? I'm assuming the boot/hatch area is more spacious, maybe not enough to get a couple of bikes in but less of a challenge bringing long or bulky items back from the DIY (or taking to the tip).
One of the appealing aspects of the Sportage is the 7 year warranty, 5 year service package for just under £600 and of course no MOT on a new car for four years. So in return for £19k OTR that's at least 4 years free of any exceptional costs. The only downside is I've read somewhere KIA garages and agents can sometimes be a PITA to deal with if things go wrong. Also if it did kick off big time in Korea, not sure where they would source the parts from... And I will miss the auto (Easytronic) box on the Corsa but the cheapest Sportage with an auto box is way up the mid range £25k price level so guess I will need to get used to changing gear again.
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