Faults:

None.

General Comments:

This is my third Sportage, so my level of satisfaction speaks for itself.

My first was six months old and I upgraded a year later.

My second was a year old and my third I've had from new two years ago.

It handles like a car, yet easily slips into 4WD when needed.

It's easy to park.

Good all round vision.

Faults:

Nothing that needs urgent attention, but it has a few little niggles :-

Noisy transfer box (4wd).

Rear hatch is difficult to shut.

General Comments:

A powerful, reliable and good looking car, although it's only a base model it has electric windows, central locking and a 4 speaker stereo system.

The car is so comfortable you do not realise you are driving a 4x4.

Fuel consumption is average for a 2.0 twin cam, (30+45).

Faults:

Air conditioning, fuel filter, central locking (2), exhaust, chrome door handles, leaking diff, incorrect rocker cover, and others. Some parts allegedly fiitted incorrectly at one service dealer. Parts originally hard to come by for dealers. The car has covered less than 24,000mls, has a FSH, never been off road but build quality is a major problem. Passed 1st MOT but advised wheel bearings needed adjustment and also h/brake. Less than 3 months after a 24,000ml service.

General Comments:

I like the drive and feel of the car etc but have been let down badly with build quality and reliability. There are at least 4 Kia dealers in my area who now no longer deal in Kia cars and only 1 that will service. My car has been in repair for about 10 days in the time I have had it and I know that mine isn't an isolated case.

Faults:

A door rubber replaced under warranty.

General Comments:

Stylish - quick - second car.

Cruises well at motorway speeds.

Comfy round town.

About 25mpg - ok.

3 yr warranty - excellent.

2 extra seats fitted (Scotseats).

Wife loves it.

A very good decision.