1999 Kia Sportage SX review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap 4x4, but very poor quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Poor metal used rear of chassis had to be welded.
Whilst replacing the cambelt, several nuts snapped again - poor metal.
Fuel tank guard corroded and disintegrated.
Top of fuel tank corroded.
Electrical faults plague this vehicle.
Fuel gauge faulty.
Central locking faulty.
General comments?
Nice looking car and good value for money.
Car like performance.
Very basic interior.
Ride very hard and unforgiving, but comparable to similar vehicles of this type and age.
Very uneconomical around town; 20mpg!
Dare not take it off road, as it may disintegrate due to the poor metal used.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 1 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Most recent distance | 62000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 8th November, 2009 |