Had the base model with the 2.0 L petrol as a rental in Adelaide for 2 weeks. Absolutely the most comfortable compliant suspension I have experienced. More so than the higher spec models on larger wheels (with thinner sidewalls). I think for predominantly city driving, the petrol is fine. I was getting 7.4L/100 km and never felt like it was underpowered. Certainly the diesel would be better for country driving but it would take me 15 years to break even at the bowser on the higher upfront cost. Plus diesel particulate filters and city driving are not friends.
A radio personality was on Melbourne ABC774 this morning, and they went to great lengths to tell listeners that 'particulate filters' are really bad if it's not driven at speed regularly. They even suggested driving up the Calder Freeway on a weekly basis to clear the particulate filter. How realisic is that? Not at all!
@@letsseeifyep, pretty inconvenient and not something the car salesman ( or car reviewers) will tell you before you buy the car. I’m a diesel mechanic and would not recommend a modern diesel for urban duties.
Look at one of these last year. Drove the turbo petrol and the diesel. The diesel was leaps and bounds better to drive because it didn’t have a dual clutch. Ended up buying a forester s 2.5 it’s actually quicker and more comfy. Saved some money too. Also the quality was a bit nicer in the Subaru but I was expecting it to be so.
Good review thank you. The only thing I can't find out about the 2.0L 4cyl petrol engine in Australia, is whether the engine has a timing belt or timing chain?
yes get told 18 months 😂. I have to settle down for sx+ trim instead. The dealer treats me as if they do me a favor by selling their car to me. Crazy time that we live in
I am planning on buying a brand new Kia picanto. It’s going to be the base model . It’s going to be a massive upgrade from my current car ( 1991 Toyota Camry )
Went and test drove one on the weekend. Thought you guys were playing it up, but it drove really nice! Probably nicer than my Mazda 6, which is saying something. Also really like the look of it, but a bit worried its gonna suffer the mazda effect. You know when you LOVE the mazda 3, looks amazing, looks great, then they release the new model and suddenly the old one that you loved now looks like garbage? Strong suspect the next Sportage is gonna shit all over this one.
Great review test drove the 2lt petrol and them the diesel can't believe the difference only thing is my wife will only be driving short distances and diesels don't like that any other suggestions on what to look at
You certainly won’t save much on fuel with short commutes. Plus the diesel particulate filter will likely block up more frequently. Aside from the extra power, it’s hard to justify a diesel if you don’t do a lot of country driving.
your right. but the only thing which stopped me was the screens. base models have those two screens fixed on that same plastic .ould which looks far too cheap n makes you realise that you are driving base model. They should have just given the analog screen or two individual cut outs
I wouldn’t call the car reviewed a “ base model”, with the $7000.00 dearer power train vs the actual base model (2.0L petrol). Having said that, the cushy ride on the 17 inch wheels coupled with the punchier engine is a compelling combination.
As of March 2023, the wait time for a Sportage is around 6 months. Boy you still need a lot of patience for new cars. For the price of this model reviewed, I guess it aint too shabby.
Yeah I mean it's decently equipped but I'd spend either 3 grand less and get an MG HS excite AWD which has more equipment including auto climate/power boot etc and just has the best interior period for the price range or 2 grand more and get the MG essence X awd which is the fully equipped model with 360 cam, electric seats, genuine leather, heated seats, pan roof etc. I mean a truly luxurious car is within the same price bracket and although a petrol 2 litre turbo about the same performance to 100. Just personal preference of course. MG is having a major makeover later in the year which brings the interior quality up to look better than 100K Audis with gorgeous two tone leather and some other touches. But if you want a Kia, this one is a nice safe family car, sure, with a reasonable engine. One thing I can say about the MG is that taller drivers can fit, I am 193cm with long legs. Haven't sat in the current sportage so don't know.
@@asingularbowlofsoup8816 100mm is not that much considering the rear legroom in the MG is just as good or better. I am 6ft4 and people can sit behind me in the HS, so.
Why a total different interior design model is going to Australia? Why sending garbage there? Very curious the different infotainment, cluster and A/C and sound features. Even the seats and the USB plugins in them . OMG, what a difference. And don't come with base model, because it seems that in the rest of the world, the base model is more complete and better than in Australia. But, what the hell, its their problem. Buy whatever they want.
Thanks for the close up view on the instrument cluster. Those digits look like an oversized Casio calculator. What a dud. I wouldn't buy the base model for that reason alone.
its nice to see a review that isnt always on the top spec model that hardly anyone buys so good job guys.
Had the base model with the 2.0 L petrol as a rental in Adelaide for 2 weeks. Absolutely the most comfortable compliant suspension I have experienced. More so than the higher spec models on larger wheels (with thinner sidewalls). I think for predominantly city driving, the petrol is fine. I was getting 7.4L/100 km and never felt like it was underpowered. Certainly the diesel would be better for country driving but it would take me 15 years to break even at the bowser on the higher upfront cost. Plus diesel particulate filters and city driving are not friends.
A radio personality was on Melbourne ABC774 this morning, and they went to great lengths to tell listeners that 'particulate filters' are really bad if it's not driven at speed regularly. They even suggested driving up the Calder Freeway on a weekly basis to clear the particulate filter. How realisic is that? Not at all!
@@letsseeifyep, pretty inconvenient and not something the car salesman ( or car reviewers) will tell you before you buy the car. I’m a diesel mechanic and would not recommend a modern diesel for urban duties.
@@markscott2215 exactly.
Base model 2l fwd is awful to drive windy roads ..
Look at one of these last year. Drove the turbo petrol and the diesel. The diesel was leaps and bounds better to drive because it didn’t have a dual clutch. Ended up buying a forester s 2.5 it’s actually quicker and more comfy. Saved some money too. Also the quality was a bit nicer in the Subaru but I was expecting it to be so.
Hooray for analogue aircon dials. You know exactly where they are without being distracted and searching on a screen.
Unfortunately there are only 4 fan speeds, so really hard to get the flow you want.
@@markscott2215 ...but can you get it nice and cold. That's the ice breaker for summers in central Oz.
Good review thank you. The only thing I can't find out about the 2.0L 4cyl petrol engine in Australia, is whether the engine has a timing belt or timing chain?
How about the manual version ?
Funny how KIA still advertise the GT Line diesel but you cant actually order one as it has a massive wait time.
yes get told 18 months 😂. I have to settle down for sx+ trim instead. The dealer treats me as if they do me a favor by selling their car to me. Crazy time that we live in
Still better than RAV4 and corolla cross. Had been told 30months wait time. I think would have a facelift already.
@@ifillam751130 months!? That’s wild!
@@elyse6688THEY TOLD ME 30 Years🤡
I am planning on buying a brand new Kia picanto. It’s going to be the base model . It’s going to be a massive upgrade from my current car ( 1991 Toyota Camry )
Hey guys! I just bought a hyundai i30 base model and was wondering if you could do a review on one?
Went and test drove one on the weekend. Thought you guys were playing it up, but it drove really nice! Probably nicer than my Mazda 6, which is saying something. Also really like the look of it, but a bit worried its gonna suffer the mazda effect. You know when you LOVE the mazda 3, looks amazing, looks great, then they release the new model and suddenly the old one that you loved now looks like garbage? Strong suspect the next Sportage is gonna shit all over this one.
Great review test drove the 2lt petrol and them the diesel can't believe the difference only thing is my wife will only be driving short distances and diesels don't like that any other suggestions on what to look at
Thanks! The Nissan Qashqai is a good alternative for small petrol SUV!
@@CarSauce how about a mid size suv
@@CarSauce What a dumb reply. Clearly talking about mid size and you reply with that hahaha. CarSauce sucks.
The 1.6 turbo was garbage too. It wasn’t slow but the dualclutch was disgusting to drive
You certainly won’t save much on fuel with short commutes. Plus the diesel particulate filter will likely block up more frequently. Aside from the extra power, it’s hard to justify a diesel if you don’t do a lot of country driving.
What do you think about base model cars? Are they better value always? 🤔
Absolutely! After a while you realise you don't need every bell and whistle.
It was with the Ford Escape..... It would chop this thing as a base.
your right. but the only thing which stopped me was the screens. base models have those two screens fixed on that same plastic .ould which looks far too cheap n makes you realise that you are driving base model. They should have just given the analog screen or two individual cut outs
I wouldn’t call the car reviewed a “ base model”, with the $7000.00 dearer power train vs the actual base model (2.0L petrol). Having said that, the cushy ride on the 17 inch wheels coupled with the punchier engine is a compelling combination.
Only need a car to take u from point A to point B u not going to live in the car , luxury is wast on money
ffs finally found a test with base model, thanks mate :)))
Place the microphone under his chin will look part of his beard. Love the funny car reviews
As of March 2023, the wait time for a Sportage is around 6 months. Boy you still need a lot of patience for new cars. For the price of this model reviewed, I guess it aint too shabby.
It’s getting better tho! Hopefully back to normal supplies within 2 years
@@CarSauce Lol yeah, once again - patience!
Can you review the Kia sorento v6 next please 🙏🏽
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Yeah I mean it's decently equipped but I'd spend either 3 grand less and get an MG HS excite AWD which has more equipment including auto climate/power boot etc and just has the best interior period for the price range or 2 grand more and get the MG essence X awd which is the fully equipped model with 360 cam, electric seats, genuine leather, heated seats, pan roof etc. I mean a truly luxurious car is within the same price bracket and although a petrol 2 litre turbo about the same performance to 100. Just personal preference of course. MG is having a major makeover later in the year which brings the interior quality up to look better than 100K Audis with gorgeous two tone leather and some other touches.
But if you want a Kia, this one is a nice safe family car, sure, with a reasonable engine. One thing I can say about the MG is that taller drivers can fit, I am 193cm with long legs. Haven't sat in the current sportage so don't know.
The Sportage is much longer than the HS
@@asingularbowlofsoup8816 100mm is not that much considering the rear legroom in the MG is just as good or better. I am 6ft4 and people can sit behind me in the HS, so.
I would definitely buy a MG HS, but getting MG spare parts in my country is a hassle and expensive
Why a total different interior design model is going to Australia? Why sending garbage there? Very curious the different infotainment, cluster and A/C and sound features.
Even the seats and the USB plugins in them . OMG, what a difference. And don't come with base model, because it seems that in the rest of the world, the base model is more complete and better than in Australia. But, what the hell, its their problem. Buy whatever they want.
this kia diesel has more power and torque than my triton
😅
The infotainment plastic bezel around the screens looks absolutely nasty. And the array of blank buttons definitely screams base model.
Thanks for the close up view on the instrument cluster. Those digits look like an oversized Casio calculator. What a dud. I wouldn't buy the base model for that reason alone.
Buy a Skoda peoples, plenty of Oz stock
Will be great for Uber drivers
Got to be honest Kia has really fucked up when they designed this model 🤦♂️ it looks horrific the previous model is far better looking inside and out
I like it!
Looks fine
I like this look too.
Manual is the real base model and the cheapest
Over priced garbage. 10k over value.
Don't buy it.