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The 2014 Kia Sportage range of configurations is currently priced from $7,400.
Our most recent review of the 2014 Kia Sportage resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Ewan Kennedy had this to say at the time: Expect to spend from$2000 to $4000 for a 2003 Kia Sportage 4WD;$5000 to $8000 for a 2006 4WD;$8000 to $12,000 for a 2007 EX-L 4WD;$9000 to $14,000 for a 2011 Si FWD;$11,000 to $16,000 for a 2010 Platinum AWD;$14,000 to $20,000 for a 2011 Platinum AWD or a 2014 Si FWD;$19,000 to $26,000 for a 2013 Platinum AWD;$23,000 to $31,000 for a 2016 SLi AWD;$25,000 to $33,000 for a 2015 Platinum AWD.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Kia Sportage: Great engine and drivetrain options, Suspension tuned for Australia on later models, Inexpensive to run and service
The 2014 Kia Sportage carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1600 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Kia Sportage 2014 prices range from $9,680 for the basic trim level SUV Si (FWD) to $16,830 for the top of the range SUV SLi (AWD).
As a guide you could expect to get $1500 to $3000 for your Laser. The RAV4 is a sound choice. You could get into a 5-star safety rated 2014 RAV4 for $20,000-$23,000, a similar 2012 model for $17,000-$20,000. You could also consider a Kia Sportage, Honda CR-V, or Subaru Forester.
It's hard to make recommendations without knowing much about what you want. The choices of vehicles for a family of four are many and varied, as you say. I would consider a Kia Sportage SUV, Toyota Camry mid-sized sedan, or a Ford Falcon is you want a large sedan. You would certainly be better off shopping for a one to two-year-old used car.
Both the CX-5 and the Tribeca are good choices; they're capable, well built and reliable. Others to consider are the Kia Sportage and Sorento. While they are Korean like the Captiva, unlike the Captiva they're very good cars, well built and reliable.
Kia Sportage Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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Platinum (AWD)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
7.2L/100km
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Platinum (AWD)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
8.8L/100km
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Si (FWD)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN |
Fuel Consumption:
8.7L/100km
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