Test drive Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI, Korean SUV test – Road Test
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Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI, Korean SUV test – Road Test
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The Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI doesn't make much sense in Italy: a diesel alternative to the 2.0 CRDi with 185 hp. more powerful, consumes less and costs only 1.000 euros more.
La Sportage it's not only Kia best selling in Italy: SUV In fact, the Korean language influences the sales of an Asian brand so strongly (37,69% between January and August 2016) that it has practically become a brand in its own right. A name that has seduced motorists looking for a versatile and affordable vehicle for over 20 years.
In our road test we have analyzed the "worst" version of the Asian crossover: the one that is equipped with 1.6 T-GDI engine a Petrol from 177 hp Let's find out together I strengths и defects fourth generation "cousin" 4 × 4 Hyundai Tucson.
city
Don't be fooled by the 177 hp. and initials. GTLine (the only setup available with this engine): Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI our road test not SUV sports. The engine - not particularly nimble ("0-100" in 9,1 seconds) - turns out to be alive and alive at low speeds only in the mode Sports.
Chest of drawers with south pavé, real utility protezioni in plastic rough in the lower part of the body and on wheel arch. Parking section: Almost four and a half meters long (4,48 to be exact) is a lot, and the rear window could be wider. Fortunately, you can count on parktronic front and back and for profit Rear View Camera.
Outside the city
On country trips Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI prefers comfort to performance: the suspension is not too stiff, but Automatic transmission a double clutch with seven gear ratios that are fairly smooth when shifting gears, they might disappoint those who expect a sharp shot from this car.
Lo steering it is quite communicative for the category and turbo engine a Petrol - elastic at low speeds (but only in sport mode) - feels good on traction.
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La Kia Sportage is one of SUV more suitable formotorway: loan for suspensions soft on light descents, well-soundproofed cab and quiet engine. Also, the good feeling of safety at high speeds (when braking and changing direction) should not be underestimated.
All these advantages (present in the diesel version) fade into the background due to consumption very high version 1.6 T-GDI a Petrol our main character road test: Korean House announcesautonomy equals 825 km, but despite tank 62 liters it is impossible to drive 700 km with a full tank. If you are a kilometer grinder, you better bet on the most successful CRDi.
Life on board
One of the strengths Kia Sportage this is undoubtedly a space: for three adults they feel comfortable (and they can make a profit reclining backrests) AND trunk (503 liters, which becomes 1.492 with the rear seats folded) meets the needs of all passengers.
Le finish they have inaccuracies at the bottom of the dashboard, but they are more accurate than the "cousin" Hyundai Tucson (built on the same floor and equipped with the same engine) and the controls are ergonomic. Uncomfortable Parking brake a pedals.
Price and costs
La Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI GT Line object of our road test It has price on average for the category (35.000 euros), but it must be said that just 1.000 euros more with the same tuning you can buy a more convenient diesel version 2.0 CRDi (manual): more powerful (185 hp instead of 177) and much smaller thirst for fuel. The diesel option starts to pay off after only 30.000 km: count it.
La standard equipment of SUV Korean is incredibly rich: Automatic transmission a double clutch seven-speed, alloy wheels from 19", dual-zone automatic climate control, Cruise control, double chrome exhaust, fari bi-xeno self-directed, fog lights "Ice cubes" LED, navigator with an 8-inch screen, Rear View Camera and DAB, pedal board in aluminum, USB connector Back, folding mirrors electrically, front (electrically adjustable) and rear heated seats skin, light sensor, Rain sensor, parktronic front and rear, audio system JBL Bluetooth CD Mp3, panoramic sunroof and tinted rear windows.
La Kia Sportage it is very popular in the secondary market (also due to the long Warranty seven years or 150.000 km), but it will not attract many customers with engine 1.6 T-GDI a Petrol up to 177 CV. AND consumption declared (13,3 km / l) higher than one Porsche 718 Boxsters (which has 300 foals under the hood) and you need to ride with a light foot to stay above 10 ...
safety
On the item "vesting safety"For Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI our road test answers: air bag front, side and curtain, stability and traction control, towing stability control, Lane Keeping Assist System (alarm and automatic correction of movement out of lane), automatic detection of speed limit, predisposition Isofix, Hill Descent Control (DBC) and Pressure Control System bus TPMS.
Asian sports company won five stars в Euro NCAP crash test, brakes well and rolls less in corners than other rivals. It is pleasant to drive in mixed terrain (but not fun, mind you), it guarantees good visibility Front.
Specification
Technique
| engine | turbo petrol, 4-cylinder row |
| bias | 1.591 см |
| Maximum power / rpm | 130 kW (177 HP) @ 5.500 weights |
| Maximum torque / revolutions | From 265 Nm to 1.500 inputs |
| conviction | Euro 6 |
| Gearbox / traction | seven-speed automatic / integral |
Power
| Trunk | 503 / 1.492 liters |
| Tank | 62 liters |
Performance and consumption
| maximum speed | 201 km / h |
| Acc. 0-100 km / h | 9,1 with |
| Minuses. urb./extra/medio | 10,8 / 15,4 / 13,3 km / l |
| Freedom | 825 km |
| CO2 emissions | 175 g / km |
Usage costs
accessories
| Front airbags, side and fall off | serial |
| Cruise control | serial |
| Self-directional bi-xenon headlights | serial |
| Leather interior | serial |
| Satellite navigator | serial |
| Light sensor | serial |
| Rain sensor | serial |
| Ant parking sensors. and publish. | serial |
| Luke | serial |
| Metallic paint | 700 euro |
