Kia Sportage (2010 - 2016) 1.7 CRDi 2 5d Owner Review

1.7 CRDi 2 5d
Kia 2010 Sportage

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In their own words

Good to look at, slow, uncomfy with terrible handling, if you like to be scared shirtless everytime you drive it, then I can say buy one, if you value your life, then buy something else or you'll more than likely regret it.

How reliable do you find the car?

Vague steering on motorways, personally I find the steering terrifying, moving lanes at 65 ish on motorways is like driving with a seriously under inflated tyre, wobbles from side to side with the slightest of twitches.

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

Sadly no, the performance leaves an awful lot to be desired, pulling away/out from a junction, even in 1st gear its haphazard, before you know it, the vehicle that was 1/4 mile away is on top of you before you know it, very unnerving for all concerned, perfomance is woeful in all gears, turbocharged, I'm not so sure, the seats are dreadful, uncomfy bolster that feels as if it's still pushing your back in, even when its completely wound in so it's off, and don't get me started on the padding of the driver's seat, for me it's like sitting on a beer crate, half an hour and my peachy buttocks are agony, often meaning I have to swap with my wife to alleviate the pain and discomfort.
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Meets Expectations: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Martin Nettleship doesn't recommend this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Diesel
  • When purchased February 2019
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 22,000 miles
  • Average MPG 42 mpg