Faults:

Persistent problems with tracking - dealer unable to fix to my satisfaction.

Heat shield on exhaust rattles - replaced four times under warranty.

Rattle from 4WD transfer box. Sorted under warranty.

Perspex instrument cover cracked. Six month wait for replacement.

Poor finish on chrome wheel nuts and spare wheel support. Both rusted despite regular cleaning.

Untraced electrical gremlins left me stranded on one occasion (refused to start).

General Comments:

Good driving position. Comfortable interior, but poor fit and finish.

Ride is poor - the rear over sprung and under damped. This can be improved by carrying some weight (e.g.a couple of bags of sand).

Engine is noisy and thirsty (26mpg), but mechanically sound. (I believe it's from a Mazda 626)

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.