Checked Kia Sportage 2017

[arkhitekt]

So I got a call from some survey company and they said we want to show you a car and get your feedback. The first thing that popped to my mind was Hyundai or Kia.

So I went to the location and it was a Kia. Specifically they showed me 2 trims of Kia Sportage, and my first impressions are: I am impressed

[nifiii]

Pics? Details? Engine? Options?

[arkhitekt]

Obviously pictures were not allowed at this point. There were 2 trims and as per what he told me it was a 2.0

One was base model with Keyless entry, Automatic tranny, Brake hold and parking sensors, 18” alloys. The other was some GT trim having HIDs, LED fogs, chrome mouldings, dual silencer, paddle shift, Leather interior, Panoramic sunroof, HSA, E brake, Brake hold, automatic retractable mirrors, door handle welcome lights, 19” alloys, lumbar support, fully powered seats.

I must say the cars felt very premium. Seats were amazingly comfortable. They didn’t tell me Hp or Torque figures. They were also surveying prices

[v9sDEF]

Prices surveyed?

[arkhitekt]

Yes features and prices surveyed. My guess is somewhere North or South of 4 Million for the top variant

[salmanbucha]

4 million?

[arkhitekt]

Atleast thats the question they started with when it came to price... lol. Would you buy it for 4 Million and my answer was: Not at all

[UJ]

Donot know ...but if in 4.0 million a serious SUV then I think about that.....with that specs...I drove once Kia in London....that was very funtastuc experience....rest technical sheet will convince.

[naizi_x]

and the lower trim price ? plus any idea when it will be launched and any other good details

[arkhitekt]

Lower trim expected around 3.5

[naizi_x]

it will be imported or local made when launched ?

[shari99]

I have used Sportage for a year not at all comfy was heavy on fuel as well, even without AWD option.
Despite this it's nice to have in Pakistan as it will bring variety to already limited range

[arkhitekt]

Not sure completely but initial units might be imported

[shari99]

2.0L is a bit underpowered for this car

[arkhitekt]

Was it the latest current model? Because this one felt promising.

[shari99]

No it was the outgoing model but they haven't changed the engine as far as I know

[Nabs]

4 million is good price considering its only local competitor Toyota Fortuner is 5.4 million and lacks basic features like push start, stability control, sunroof. I will definitely consider Sportage at 4 million price range.

[usman19854]

Imo 4 million is a decent price for a sportage in Pakistan but how it performs will depend on their marketing etc.

[khuram2703]

Yes, the same thing which BMW did for X1 by calling Randomly. Asking if you have a Grande, Civic, Vezel, we would like to call you for a servoy by hidding a vehicle under a top cover then after making a questionaire filled shows you the car in depth and gets an idea at which price the new car must be launched.

I have already attended this survey in last winter just like @arkhitekt did for KIA

[khuram2703]

KIA is gaining popularity in Germany and Scandinavia too....

One of my best buddies. Mechanical Engineer working with Opel told me the latest Facility being operated by taking a nice piece of land near Frankfurt..
Man.....they are giving a very tough time to German Auto Makers as per his feed back.
They hired people from Audi, Merc and giving the quality as per German standards. Also giving long term warranties of transmission and engine making trouble for German OEMs