Kia Sportage (2005 - 2010) 2.0 CRDi XS (138bhp) 5d (2007/57) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

More concerned with practicallity than street cred.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Surprisingly impressed.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Quite possibly but new model has quite a price hike so would assess the market.

What are you likely to buy next?

Another 4x4.Like the high ride and robustness. Was a real winner this winter this winter and last in the snow.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£14,500

When did you buy the car?

April 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

I think so. Over £3500 off list price for a car 6 months old with 1200 miles on the clock.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Moved near the Surrey/West Sussex border and wanted a car that would stand up to the deplorable state of the roads.

What was the dealer like?

Excellant, couldn't have been more helpful without being to pushy.

What's it like to drive?

Excellent. None of the vague steering or wallowing on corners described in many reports(This is the European built 08 version). Biggest surprise was how well it cruised on the motorway with power to spare.

What's it like to park?

Not easy. Poor rear visibilty, big wing mirrors but diaappointing that rear parking sensors are not standard.

Have you had any problems with the car?

No. Did have a body vibration at a certain pitch of the engine but eventually found the jack was not securely fixed in the boot well.

What's most practical about your car?

Spacious, easy access.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

One handed drop down of rear seats.