| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.2 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 21000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Corsa |
Summary:
Excellent value for money
Faults:
Seats are getting like an old sofa, but otherwise no complaints with the KIA Sportage.
General Comments:
I am very satisfied with my KIA Sportage. I have had no major problems at all, just general servicing and maintenance. It is a pleasure to drive and tows a caravan no problem.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd February, 2009
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0lt Automatic |
| Distance when acquired | 46000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 52000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel Astra |
Summary:
Had enough of hassles and want sell
Faults:
Faulty wiring caused me to get stranded twice & the car needed to be towed.
Loss of power & jerking, but the agents cannot find the fault.
Engine check light keeps coming on, the agents keep cancelling the light as they cannot find the fault.
Faulty window switches had to be replaced.
The car just got out of the workshop on Thursday, but is booked again on Monday for another diagnosis as the check light is on again.
General Comments:
This car spends more time in the workshop than with me however it has good looks & handles well off-road.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 6th January, 2006
I was looking for other reviews, but couldn't / didn't find any. I'm not so sure why?
The reason I am interested is because I am looking to purchase a 2003 KIA Sportage and I did notice the engine light on their reply was. It still had to be inspected. It is a used dealership. Do you still own your KIA or not? What would your advice be?