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Kia Sportage 2017

Kia Sportage 2017

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$13,090

The 2017 Kia Sportage range of configurations is currently priced from $6,800.

Our most recent review of the 2017 Kia Sportage resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.

Carsguide Family reviewer Nedahl Stelio had this to say at the time: I really like the way the Kia Sportage SLi felt while driving. It was super practical and fitted into my busy lifestyle well. It has an excellent warranty and is good value for money.

You can read the full review here.

This is what Nedahl Stelio liked most about this particular version of the Kia Sportage: The smooth drive, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Practicality

The 2017 Kia Sportage carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1900 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

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6.8L/100km (combined)
SUV
6 Speed Automatic
Diesel
Overview
Likes
The smooth drive
Apple Carplay/Android Auto
Practicality
Dislikes
Boot space
Interior styling
Loud up hills

Kia Sportage 2017 FAQs

If I want to upgrade my car should I trade it in or sell it privately?

The answer will come down (somewhat) to whether the car dealership you buy from wants your car as a trade-in or not. Even if it’s agreed that your Sportage will act as a trade-in, if the car yard in question doesn’t really want it, they won’t offer you much for it. Sometimes, a car dealer will even give you what’s called a no-trade bonus which is a few dollars off the price of the new car on the basis that you’re not lumbering them with a trade-in they don’t want to have to sell on.

You stand to make a little more by selling the Sportage privately, but only if you can be bothered with placing an advert and then having a stream of strangers in your driveway on a Saturday morning. Trading the old car in on the new one is the simplest, easiest way of switching cars, but as with any deal like this, don’t be star-struck by the trade-in price, because the extra you think you’re being given for the car will almost certainly be added on to the price of the new car. The important number with this type of transaction is the change-over figure; the actual amount of money you need to stump up to swap from one car to another.

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What car is big enough to sleep in the back of?

It's hard to give you a definite recommendation, as most cargo measurements are in litres rather than floor length, but I reckon most mid-size wagons and large SUVs would do the job for you. 

Most of these have a flat boot floor with the seats folded, and likely have ample body length for sleeping. 

So Mazda6, Skoda Superb or Ford Mondeo wagons are worth a look, plus large SUVs like the Mazda CX-9, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe

Don't be afraid to try them out for size at the dealers either. You'd certainly test out a mattress before buying right?!

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Kia Sportage or Subaru XV?

Both would be well suited on the basis of what you have told us. The top Sportage is more expensive than the top XV, but it’s more economical, the service intervals are a little longer, and it comes with a 7-year warranty compared to the XV’s 3-year deal. If you planned to keep the car for a number of years I would suggest the Sportage is the better choice, but if you turn your cars over regularly I would probably go for the XV.

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Kia Sportage 2017 Towing Capacity

The 2017 Kia Sportage has maximum towing capacity of 1900kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
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Kia Sportage 2017 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2017 Kia Sportage is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Kia Sportage currently offers fuel consumption from 6.8L/100km.
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Kia Sportage 2017 Wheel Size

Wheel size for the 2017 Kia Sportage will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models. The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
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